Merz selected as SDGBI ‘Excellent Group’

Recognized for ESG leadership across all areas, including strengthening supply chain sustainability

Demonstrated responsible management, specialized in the medical aesthetics industry

Merz Aesthetics Korea announced on the 29th that it has been selected as an ‘Excellent Group’ in the ‘2025 Sustainable Development Goals Business Index (SDGBI).’

Following its entry into the ‘Outstanding Group’ of the domestic SDGBI last year, the company advanced one step further this year to be named in the ‘Excellent Group.’

The SDGBI is a management analysis index based on the UN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals), published by the UN SDGs Association since 2016. It is a sustainable management analysis index used to measure corporate implementation of SDGs.

The index evaluates companies across four sectors—social, environmental, economic, and institutional—using 12 criteria and 48 indicators. These include environmental initiatives, socioeconomic impact, governance and institutional improvements, ESG-related financial activities, and the establishment of innovative infrastructure.

Reflecting the characteristics of the medical aesthetics industry, Merz has developed its own ESG Index, aligned with the UN SDGs, and practices ESG management from a structured, long-term perspective.

The UN SDGs Association annually evaluates ESG management performance based on the ESG Index. Its results showed that Merz has solidified its ESG management foundation, achieving an overall ‘A’ rating in the environmental, social, and institutional categories for 2 consecutive years since 2023. This year, such an achievement led to its nomination in the SDGBI Excellent Group.

In particular, Merz is known to have received high scores for strengthening supply chain sustainability and creating social value tailored to the medical aesthetics sector.

Merz practices ESG management throughout its supply chain, including carbon emission reduction and waste management. By obtaining approval for room-temperature storage (1–25°C) of its products, Merz reduced energy consumption associated with cold-chain logistics while enhancing product stability during distribution.

In addition, Merz introduced eco-friendly packaging, reducing box size by 34% to conserve resources and improve shipping efficiency, thereby lowering carbon emissions during transportation.

The removal of plastic trays is expected to reduce global plastic usage by approximately 12.77 tons annually.

To prevent medical device reuse and strengthen waste management, Merz has also operated the Ultherapy PRIME™ / Ultherapy ESG-Certified Clinic Campaign. This initiative expanded an existing used tip disposal campaign, implemented since 2018, into a broader ESG-driven program to encourage wider participation among hospitals and clinics.

In the social domain, Merz has carried out various social contribution activities based on its corporate mission, “Look Better, Feel Better, Live Better.”

From an organizational perspective, the company fosters an employee-centric culture and supports work–life balance through diverse internal programs. Structured capability development initiatives are provided to promote continuous growth, while the Merz Employee Council (MEC) plays a central role in strengthening employee-driven organizational culture, embedding ESG principles throughout the entire organization.

Su-Yeon Yu, General Manager of Merz Aesthetics, said, “This nomination is the result of the responsible management practices Merz has consistently pursued, as well as the collective efforts of all our employees. We will continue to lead the medical aesthetics industry toward sustainability through differentiated ESG management as a trusted company.”