# South Korean corporate sustainability and energy recognition

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> Updated: 2026-10-26T00:34:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

South Korean organizations have received various accolades for their sustainability and renewable energy initiatives.

The Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC) earned a Platinum award at the 2025 LACP Vision Awards for its sustainability reporting, ranking 49th globally. Additionally, KOBC received a Ministerial Citation at the 2026 Renewable Energy Day for establishing financial support systems for the offshore wind industry, including funding for specialized vessels and logistics hubs like Mokpo New Port.

Other domestic entities were also recognized during the 2026 Renewable Energy Day. Amorepacific received a Presidential Citation for transitioning to 100% renewable energy across its global sites. As the sole group recipient of a Presidential Citation at the ceremony, Amorepacific was recognized for its contributions to the development and expansion of the renewable energy industry. Having joined the global RE100 in 2021, the company completed its transition to 100% renewable electricity across all operations by 2025. The company was noted for its pioneering use of direct and virtual power purchase agreements (PPA and VPPA) in the Korean market and for sharing its expertise in power trading and settlement with public institutions to help stabilize the domestic market.

NH Nonghyup Bank was also awarded a Ministerial Citation for its commitment to the K-RE100 initiative and its efforts to meet total electricity needs with renewable sources by 2040.

## Claims

- The 2026 Renewable Energy Day ceremony was held at COEX in Seoul. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Amorepacific received a Presidential Citation for renewable energy transition efforts. (single source)
- Amorepacific aims to complete its transition to 100% renewable energy by 2025. (single source)
- NH Nonghyup Bank received a Ministerial Citation for its renewable energy contributions. (single source)
- NH Nonghyup Bank has secured 8MW of renewable energy through PPAs with Hanwha Solutions. (single source)
- NH Nonghyup Bank aims to use 100% renewable energy by 2040. (single source)
- Korea Ocean Business Corporation received a Ministerial Citation for offshore wind ecosystem contributions. (single source)
- KOBC approved financial support for Mokpo New Port to support offshore wind logistics. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Amorepacific receives Presidential Citation for renewable energy leadership

Amorepacific received a Presidential Citation for its successful transition to 100% renewable energy and its role in advancing South Korea's renewable energy procurement market.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-entities-receive-awards-at-2026-renewable-energy-day

### 2026-10-14: Korea Ocean Business Corporation wins Platinum at LACP Vision Awards

Korea Ocean Business Corporation's 2025 Sustainability Report won the Platinum award at the LACP Vision Awards, ranking 49th globally and 2nd among South Korean public institutions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/korea-ocean-business-corporation-wins-platinum-at-lacp-vision-awards

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