Three Dong-A Socio Group Listed Companies Selected as 'ESG Best Companies' by Sustainbest for Three Consecutive Years

Dong-A Socio Holdings announced on July 3 that the three listed companies of Dong-A Socio Group have been selected as 'ESG Best Companies' for the third consecutive year in the comprehensive ESG evaluation for the first half of this year announced by Sustainbest.

Sustainbest conducts evaluations of Korean companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management levels twice a year, in the first and second halves, and announces the results. Based on asset size, the firm selects 50 listed companies with assets of 2 trillion won or more, 30 listed companies with assets between 500 billion and 2 trillion won, and 20 listed companies with assets under 500 billion won as ESG Best Companies in each category.

Dong-A Socio Holdings was selected for the third consecutive year as one of the 'ESG Best Companies' in the comprehensive ESG evaluation for the first half of this year announced by Sustainvest, with the three listed companies of the Dong-A Socio Group. Dong-A Socio Holdings

Dong-A Socio Holdings, Dong-A ST, and ST Pharm have each been recognized as ESG Best Companies for three consecutive years since their first selection in 2024, demonstrating sustained achievements in sustainable management.

In the ESG evaluation for the first half of 2026, Dong-A Socio Holdings ranked 23rd overall out of a total of 1,305 companies analyzed, rising nine places from 32nd in the first half of the previous year. Dong-A ST moved up one spot from 4th to 3rd, maintaining its position among the top companies, while ST Pharm ranked 13th, evidencing the group's strong ESG management across the board.

Dong-A Socio Holdings, the holding company of Dong-A Socio Group, and Dong-A ST, which specializes in ethical pharmaceuticals and new drug development, are listed on the KOSPI market, while ST Pharm, which focuses on active pharmaceutical ingredients, is listed on the KOSDAQ market.

A representative from Dong-A Socio Holdings stated, "Being selected as a Best Company for three consecutive years indicates that ESG management has become a solid system, rather than a temporary effort. Building on this foundation, we aim to establish a virtuous cycle in which non-financial activities lead to tangible improvements in corporate value."

They added, "We will continue to pursue unwavering growth and open a path of mutual prosperity, where the value of our stakeholders is truly recognized."

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