Global Impact Coalition welcomes first Korean member LG Chem
The Global Impact Coalition (GIC), a CEO-led collaborative platform for a net-zero chemicals future, announced LG Chem as its newest member. Notably, LG Chem is the first Korean company to join GIC.
Hak Cheol Shin (left), Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Chem, and Charlie Tan, CEO of the Global Impact Coalition.
“We are honored to have LG Chem join the Global Impact Coalition. Their presence strengthens GIC’s global reach, particularly in East Asia, a region central to the chemical sector’s future,” said Charlie Tan, CEO of the Global Impact Coalition.
As one of the world’s largest chemical companies and a leader in sustainable materials, LG Chem’s membership sends a strong signal to Asia and the broader industry that global collaboration is essential to developing sustainable and commercially viable solutions.
LG Chem has been a pioneer in sustainable innovation, from producing bio-based and recycled plastics to developing solutions that contribute to global energy transition goals. Through its membership in the GIC, LG Chem will collaborate with global industry leaders to scale sustainable technologies and explore new circular business models.
“Joining the Global Impact Coalition reflects LG Chem’s dedication to leading the way in sustainability. The GIC provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers and co-create solutions to accelerate the transition to a circular, net-zero future,” said Hak Cheol Shin, Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Chem.
LG Chem will work with other industry leaders on topics including sustainable methanol, improving end-of-life plastics recycling and utilizing AI to guide value creation along the chemicals value chain.
