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Kolmar Korea's Remarkable Achievement in Sustainable Growth

In a significant accolade, Kolmar Korea has been once again recognized by TIME magazine as one of the world's best companies in sustainable growth for 2026. This marks the second consecutive year that the South Korean cosmetics ODM manufacturer has made it to this prestigious list. According to the rankings released by TIME in collaboration with Statista, Kolmar Korea has solidified its position among the top 7% of over 4,000 global corporations assessed for their sustainable practices.

Criteria for Evaluation

The evaluation of these companies was based on three equal parameters: revenue growth, financial stability, and environmental impact, with a scoring system out of 100. The results showed that Kolmar Korea achieved a commendable total score of 81.02. This recognition not only emphasizes the company's stellar performance but also showcases its significant role in promoting eco-friendly innovations within the industry.

Kolmar Korea's Sustainable Practices

Kolmar Korea has made remarkable strides towards minimizing its ecological footprint. The company ranked second among South Korean firms for carbon emission intensity and secured a spot in the top 30% of firms globally for waste and water management practices. Their commitment to sustainable development emphasizes not only their internal initiatives but also their role in fostering a healthy ecosystem in the aesthetics industry.

One of the notable innovations from Kolmar Korea is its development of sustainable packaging solutions, including paper tubes, paper sticks, and one-hand pump paper packaging. These solutions have considerably reduced plastic consumption and have even garnered international awards such as IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards), iF Design Award, and Red Dot Design Award, underscoring their impact on global packaging trends.

Advancements in Product Development

Additionally, Kolmar Korea is committed to developing sustainable formulations and ingredients. Their lineup features Green Technology certified sunscreen filters, which are derived from anti-aging ingredient extracts. This innovation has resulted in an impressive reduction of carbon emissions by 83%. Moreover, the company’s biodegradable hair and body care products boast over 99% natural decomposition, significantly alleviating environmental strains.

As part of their sustainability efforts, Kolmar Korea has also achieved an impressive waste recycling rate of 84.8%, year-on-year decreasing landfill waste by 57.8% under its "Zero-Landfill" initiative.

Supporting the Korean Cosmetics Ecosystem

In addition to their internal sustainability efforts, Kolmar Korea actively supports the development of the South Korean cosmetic ecosystem by promoting cooperative growth initiatives with new independent cosmetic brands. They regularly hold seminars focused on beauty trends and marketing strategies, support pop-up stores for independent brands during the Seoul Beauty Week, and since 2023 have collaborated with partners to host CONNECT FOR GREEN seminars aimed at building a shared ESG value chain.

Commitment to Long-term Sustainability

Yoon Sang Hyun, Vice President of Kolmar Group, attributed this recognition to their comprehensive and long-term commitment to sustainable management. He stated, "Being recognized as one of the world's best sustainable companies for the second consecutive year reflects our dedication to eco-friendly management and technological innovation." Kolmar Korea continues to stand as a global ambassador for South Korea, responsibly driving a vision of environmentally friendly practices within the industry.

Kolmar Korea is poised to maintain its leadership in eco-friendly innovations as it continues to implement sustainable practices and support both local and global cosmetic initiatives.