Celltrion Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Consecutive Year

Proving Responsible Management Through Global Standard ESG Evaluation

Celltrion announced on May 13 that it has been included for the second consecutive year in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class (DJ BIC) World Index, a global ESG evaluation indicator. This achievement comprehensively reflects Celltrion's ongoing efforts to enhance its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management system as it continues to expand its global business.

The DJ BIC is a global ESG index calculated based on the results of the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) conducted annually by S&P Global, which evaluates over 12,000 companies worldwide. It is recognized as a leading global ESG indicator that assesses a company's long-term competitiveness and sustainability across Environmental, Social, and Governance areas.

This year, Celltrion has been included in all three indices: DJ BIC World, Asia Pacific, and Korea. Notably, the DJ BIC World Index is regarded as one of the most prestigious indices, as it includes only the top 10% of companies in ESG evaluations among the top 2,500 companies by market capitalization globally.

Celltrion has set its vision as “Building a Sustainable Healthcare Service Ecosystem Based on ESG Management” and is undertaking systematic management activities across all areas of Environmental, Social, and Governance.

In the Environmental sector, Celltrion is systematically implementing greenhouse gas reduction initiatives based on its “2045 Carbon Neutral Roadmap.” The company also conducts Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) on 11 major products, managing the environmental impact throughout the entire process from raw material procurement to production and distribution.

In the Social sector, Celltrion has been recognized for its efforts to expand youth-focused recruitment, encourage parental leave, and improve its welfare system, earning the designation of “Korea’s Best Job-Creating Company” for two consecutive years. The company is also engaged in various activities to enhance access to healthcare, such as providing medical expense support for vulnerable groups and training medical personnel in developing countries.

In the Governance sector, Celltrion recently completed the cancellation of a record 9.11 million treasury shares (worth approximately 1.8 trillion won) last month. The company has also decided to cancel all of its recently acquired treasury shares worth about 100 billion won, continuing its shareholder return policy to enhance shareholder value.

A Celltrion official stated, “Being included in the DJ BIC World Index for two consecutive years once again proves that Celltrion’s ESG management system and execution are fully aligned with global standards. We will continue to systematically promote ESG management across all areas to achieve sustainable growth.”