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Sae-A Trading named UN Global Compact LEAD company for second year
Sae-A Trading was named a LEAD company by the UN Global Compact’s South Korean network for the second year in a row.
It was the only apparel manufacturer among 10 selected companies from more than 360 local members.
The UN Global Compact is a global business initiative that encourages companies to follow principles on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.
Sae-A Trading’s 2050 net-zero target was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2024.
The company is expanding solar power and renewable energy at overseas factories and increasing its use of sustainable and recycled materials.
It says it will continue expanding its sustainability work across its global supply chain.
Sae-A Trading was named a UN Global Compact LEAD company for the second consecutive year.
It was the only apparel manufacturer among 10 companies selected from about 360 UN Global Compact Korea Association members.
The company was recognized for work including cutting greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of environmentally friendly materials.
Its 2050 net-zero target was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2024.
Sae-A Trading said it is expanding solar power and renewable energy use at overseas production sites.
- Who
- Sae-A Trading, an apparel manufacturing and export company affiliated with Global Sae-A Group.
- What
- It was named a UN Global Compact LEAD company for the second consecutive year.
- When
- The selection was announced on November 4, 2026.
- Where
- At the 2026 Korea Leaders Summit hosted by the UN Global Compact Korea Association.
- Why
- It was recognized for its sustainability work, including emissions reductions and increased use of environmentally friendly materials.
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Sae-A Trading began operating a dedicated sustainability organization.
The company elevated its ESG organization to a division and placed it under the CEO.
Sae-A Trading joined the UN Global Compact and received approval for its 2050 net-zero target from the Science Based Targets initiative.
The company was named a UN Global Compact LEAD company for the second consecutive year at the Korea Leaders Summit.
- Selection
- Second consecutive year as a UN Global Compact LEAD company
- Selected companies
- 10 of about 360 UN Global Compact Korea Association members
- Industry distinction
- Only apparel manufacturer selected in 2026
- Net-zero target
- 2050 target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2024
- Renewable energy
- Solar power facilities being expanded at overseas production sites
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What people are saying
Being selected for two consecutive years as a LEAD company of the world-leading global initiative UNGC is the result of continuously expanding Sae-A Trading’s role and value as a leader in Korea’s apparel vendor industry.
We will continue to lead ESG management and create meaningful change across the industry.