Hanwha Systems Earns Top Global ESG Ranking

Hanwha Systems has reached an important success in sustainability. The company said it is the first defense firm in Korea

May 06, 2026
Hanwha Systems Earns Top Global ESG Ranking

Hanwha Systems has reached an important success in sustainability. The company said it is the first defense firm in Korea to enter a top global list for responsible business.

The company was included in the Dow Jones Best in Class Indices. This list is made by S&P Global. It checks about 600 companies in the Asia Pacific region. Only the best 20 percent are selected.

Hanwha Systems ranked at the top in the aerospace and defense group. It scored well in many areas. These include human rights, worker safety, fair work rules and supply chain control.

This is a big moment because the defense industry is often seen as less focused on the environment and social care. But this result shows that change is happening. More companies are now trying to follow better rules and act more responsibly.

The company has also shown strong results in the past. It has received high ESG scores for five years in a row. It also earned a top AAA rating from global rating groups that study company behavior.

Experts say this trend is growing around the world. Today investors do not only look at profit. They also care about how companies treat workers, protect the environment and follow fair rules.

Hanwha Systems said its goal is to improve safety and trust in all its work. It also wants to build better systems for the future, including space and defense technology.

This achievement may also help other defense companies. It shows they can grow in business while still improving sustainability.

In the end, this milestone shows a new direction for the industry. It proves that strong technology and responsible business can go together.