External Recognition
& Journey
CJ CheilJedang discloses the results of domestic and overseas evaluations of its sustainability management activities.
Included in the DJSI
for 10 Consecutive Years
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices was co-created by a global sustainability rating agency and investor, the S&P Dow Jones from the U.S. and a sustainability standards organization from Switzerland, called ‘RobecoSAM’. CJ CheilJedang is the first Korean food company to be included for ten consecutive years in the DJSI(Dow Jones Sustainability Indices) Asia-Pacific Index. As of December 23, 2024
Achieved Grade A in the Comprehensive ESG Evaluation by Korea Institute of corporate governance and sustainability
Korea Institute of corporate governance and sustainability is committed to promote a healthy capital markets by acknowledging companies that excel in corporate governance, social responsibility, and green management. We are delighted to announce that CJ CheilJedang has achieved remarkable ESG evaluation scores, earning a Grade A in the Environment, an A in the Social, and a B+ in the Governance Category By continuously enhancing our ESG performance and maintaining transparent information disclosure, we hope to lay the groundwork to launch as a top-tier global company. As of October 25, 2024
Acquired A rating
from the MSCI ESG Assessment
CJ CheilJedang acquired an A rating in the MSCI(Morgan Stanley Capital International) ESG assessment, which has adopted to inspect ESG risks and opportunities and integrate them into the management process upon MSCI’s investment decision-making. As of August 26, 2025
Included in the FTSE4Good Index for 7 Consecutive Years
The FTSE4Good Index is an ESG-focused index developed by the FTSE Russell Group, jointly established by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange. CJ CheilJedang has been included in the FTSE4Good Index for seven consecutive years. As of July 9, 2025
Our Journey
The path CJ CheilJedang walked for sustainability management over the years.
- 1953
- Founded CJ CheiJedang
- 1996
- Constituted CJ CheilJedang Group
- 1999
- Established the industry’s first dedicated social contribution department
- 2005
Presented CJ Welfare Foundation CJ Donors Camp
- 2006
- Established Cultural Foundation
- 2013
Proclaimed CSV management Organized Sustainability team
- 2014
Published Sustainability Report Engaged in UNGC
- 2015
Established CJ Breeding Corporation
- 2017
Established Environmental and Safety Management Policy Established Declaration of Human Rights Established Tax Policy Established Code of Conduct for Suppliers
- 2018
Received Grand Prize Presidential Citation of National Sharing award Established Eco-friendly Packaging Policy
- 2019
Set Sustainability purpose Established Sustainable Raw Material Procurement Policy Established of Supplier Code of Conduct Published Governance Report Joined WEPs(Women Empowerment Principles)
- 2020
Established Corporate Governance Charter
- 2021
Established Corporate Sustainability Committee under the Board of Directors Joined the UN pledge for Elimination of Child labor Declared Carbon Neutral & Zero Waste for 2050 Selected as Ministry of Employment and Labor’s best labor management culture company
- 2022
Presidential Citation for Sustainable Management, Korea UNGC Korea 2023 Lead Group Korea’s Best Job Creator Award Established a DE&I Policy Updated the Safety and Health Policy First place in Korea Sustainability index (KSI) in General Food Sector
- 2023
Hosted by Korean Standards First place in Korea Sustainability index (KSI) in General Food Sector 2023 Environmental Conservation Award in Indonesia Updated the Biodiversity policy Updated the Tax policy Selected for the Korea’s Best Job Creator Selected for the 2024 UN Global Compact (UNGC) Korea LEAD Group
- 2024
Awarded the Korea Management Registrar's ‘Hall of Fame’ First place in Korea Sustainability index (KSI) in General Food Sector Updated the Sustainable Packaging policy Updated the Biodiversity policy Updated the Tax policy Selected for the 2025 UN Global Compact (UNGC) Korea LEAD Group
- 2025
2025 SDGs Award for Marine Ecosystem Conservation Climate Change Grand Leaders Award Selected for the 2026 UN Global Compact (UNGC) Korea LEAD Group
