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Observed annually around the globe on December 3, the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) shines a spotlight on the importance of building inclusive, equitable and diverse societies. The theme of 2025’s IDPD, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”, is centered around growing community awareness, understanding and acceptance of those with disabilities to build a better future, together. Every year, IDPD encourages organizations worldwide to reflect on their role in creating environments where everyone is able to thrive. For Coway, the “Best Life Solution Company”, the matter of the inclusion of persons with disabilities is not merely a symbolic gesture tied to a single day; it is a continuous commitment rooted in the core belief that equitable opportunities enable individuals to enhance their well-being, confidence and social participation. Through ongoing support for disabled sports programs and cultural activities, Coway is contributing to a more inclusive ecosystem for people with disabilities in the company’s home country of South Korea. Championing Ability: The Coway Blue Wheels   The Coway Blue Wheels, Winners of the 2024 Korean Wheelchair Basketball League Championship Arguably the most well-known of the company’s efforts towards promoting disability inclusion, the Coway Blue Wheels, led by former national player Head Coach Youngmoo Kim, brings together many of the sport’s leading athletes, and is currently the only corporate-sponsored wheelchair basketball team in South Korea. With Coway providing sports equipment, training facilities and welfare support, athletes are able to focus on their performance in exceptional and dependable environments. The Coway Blue Wheels have won a total of 11 domestic and international wheelchair basketball competitions to date, rising to the prestigious position of being the top-ranked team in their league. Most recently, the team claimed victory in the 2025 Korean Wheelchair Basketball League’s regular season, further solidifying its reputation as a model for corporate engagement in disabled sports programs.   Students Participate in the Coway Cup Youth Wheelchair Basketball Competition Beyond their own athletic achievements, the Coway Blue Wheels also play a meaningful role in the socio-educational sphere. The team regularly visits schools and universities across South Korea, providing students with firsthand experiences that foster understanding and break down preconceived stereotypes about disabilities. This year, Coway also hosted its inaugural Coway Cup Youth Wheelchair Basketball Competition, with six local high school teams made up of both disabled and non-disabled students participating. The event not only encouraged inclusive sportsmanship among the high school students, but also helped cultivate a culture where diversity is appreciated, celebrated and championed. Amplifying Voices: Mulbitsori Choir In tandem to the company’s sporting initiatives, Coway also founded the Mulbitsori Choir in 2022 in order to provide visually impaired individuals with more creative opportunities. The choir’s name, ‘Mulbitsori’, contains a special meaning within itself; the beautiful melody (‘sori’ in Korean) of the choir is created as Coway’s representative symbol, clear water (‘mul’), comes together with the illuminating light (‘bit’) of the talented singers.  People with disabilities often have limited platforms through which to express their talents; the Mulbitsori Choir was created to change that. The choir offers members a space to develop their musical skills, build their confidence and share their artistry with wider audiences, thus transforming existing perceptions of disability through the power of performance.   Coway’s Mulbitsori Choir Performs at the 2nd Annual Mulbitsori Recital The Mulbitsori Choir has appeared on numerous regional and national stages, delivering moving performances that highlight both the skill and the spirit of its choristers. In 2025, Mulbitsori Choir earned top honors at South Korea’s 33rd National Choral Festival with the Disabled, a milestone that underscored the group’s excellence and growing potential. Coway also hosts its own annual Mulbitsori Choir recital, inviting company employees along with the community at large to experience the choir’s music and engage in artistic inclusion for its social, as well as its creative, value. A Long-Term CSR Vision Rooted in Empowerment Coway’s programs for the inclusion of persons with disabilities demonstrate the company’s dedication to sustainable, long-term support – not just short-term sponsorship. Through the provision of established environments where athletes and performers can train, grow and challenge themselves, Coway is enabling such groups to pursue their higher goals and take on new opportunities with confidence. This commitment mirrors Coway’s broader Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) mission, “Good Wave for People & Environment”. Known worldwide for its innovations in the clean water and air sectors, Coway also prioritizes wider social value by championing communities that are often overlooked. Through its support for disabled sports programs and artistic activities, the company is continuing its goal to contribute to a future where people with disabilities can participate fully, creatively and independently in society.   A Lunchtime Concert by Coway’s Mulbitsori Choir Engages Members of the Local Community As Coway continues to expand its inclusivity-based initiatives, it aims to deepen community engagement, broaden opportunities for youth participation and highlight the continued achievements of the Coway Blue Wheels and Mulbitsori Choir. By elevating stories of perseverance, talent and collaboration, Coway maintains that true inclusion is more than just a corporate social contribution strategy; it is a path to building a society wherein everyone is able to thrive.  

Coway's Water Sommeliers Established in 2019, Coway’s Water Taste Evaluation & Research Lab, located in the company’s Environmental Technology Research Institute (R&D Center) in Seoul, Korea, is home to a unique group of experts: nationally-certified water sommeliers. Coway is the only company in the industry operating a dedicated water taste research lab. Harnessing Science for Better Tasting Water Similar to their namesakes in the wine industry, water sommeliers are specialists able to evaluate the sensory qualities of water, ensuring that Coway’s water purifiers deliver water that is as enjoyable to drink as it is safe. By studying the factors that influence water quality and taste, they validate and enhance the drinking experience. This year, Coway certified 15 new water sommeliers, bringing the company’s total to 44 – the largest in the industry. Among them, 10 hold Advanced Level certifications, enabling them to lead training and education in water taste.   Coway’s Environmental Technology Research Institute (R&D Center) in Seoul, Korea Since the launch of the initiative in 2012, Coway has been expanding its water sommelier program in order to strengthen its research capabilities. The lab also pioneered the industry’s first proprietary water taste standard, the ‘GPT (Good Pure Tasty) Water Index.’ Today, water sommeliers play a central role in product development, assessing water taste and quality throughout filter design and testing processes. Their expertise ensures Coway is delivering to its customers water that is not only clean and safe, but that is also consistently pleasant across the company’s diverse range of markets.   Coway's Icon Water Purifier 2 (CP-7211N) Achieving International Certification and Recognition Beyond this taste expertise, Coway has also achieved international recognition for the water safety and performance of its products. Coway was the first in the industry to obtain global certification from the Water Quality Association (WQA), a recognized international certification body for water purifiers, back in 2008. Additionally, Coway’s filters have been certified by the WQA to a variety of leading industry standards, including NSF/ANSI 42 (aesthetic effects), 53 (health-related effects) and 58 (reverse osmosis systems). More than 80 of the company’s products carry the WQA’s Gold Seal Mark, a clear assurance of product quality, durability and safety. Setting the Global Benchmark for Water Expertise Moreover, Coway’s specialized overseas research & development (R&D) systems empower the company to develop custom products tailored to the specific requirements of each country it operates in. By collecting and analyzing water samples the world over, Coway has developed its proprietary “Water Map”, a database containing findings from approximately 2,700 water sources in 41 countries. This extensive catalog of samples allows Coway to deliver optimal and localized products and services that align with each region’s unique water characteristics. With the industry’s largest team of certified water sommeliers, advanced R&D capabilities and internationally-certified products, Coway continues to set the benchmark for water expertise. Coway’s mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver water that is safer, cleaner and consistently better-tasting, every single day.  

SEOUL, South Korea, August 26, 2025 –  Coway Co., Ltd., the “Best Life Solution Company,” has released its latest sustainability report for FY2024, the 20th to date. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s progress toward its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, providing an in-depth look at how it fulfills its social responsibilities while enhancing long-term value for stakeholders.   “Coway has been expanding its R&D investments in order to develop innovative products and secure new technologies, resulting in record-high sales and ongoing growth,” said Coway’s CEO, Jangwon Seo. “We will continue to systematically manage our strategic ESG tasks and strengthen their execution, to deliver genuine environmental and social value.”   First published in 2006, the 2024 iteration of the Sustainability Report highlights Coway’s latest key achievements as guided by its vision of becoming a “Company Caring for Better Earth.”   On the Environmental front, Coway has made headway through the implementation of a closed-loop resource circulation system by applying recycled materials – made from plastic waste collected from returned products – to its mass-produced products. The company is also working to continuously reduce environmental impact in product design and packaging by simplifying its packaging and using eco-friendly materials.   With regards to its Social undertakings, Coway has continued its biodiversity conservation activities in collaboration with local communities, organizing campaigns such as creating classroom forests and collective river and marine ‘plogging’ activities. Furthermore, since 2018, the company has been supporting environmentally vulnerable groups by providing air purifiers and subsequent maintenance services, in recognition of which, Coway received a commendation from South Korea’s Ministry of Environment in 2024.   Moreover, with regards to the Governance sector, Coway this year joined voluntary disclosures of corporate value enhancement plans to strengthen transparent communication, setting mid-to-long-term performance indicators and targets to increase shareholder value.   Established in 2021, Coway’s ESG Committee deliberates and makes decisions on key ESG matters based on the expertise and the independence of its Board of Directors. Coway also operates a working-level ESG Council to regularly share its ESG direction with employees and monitor the implementation of key tasks across business areas.   The full text of the Coway Sustainability Report 2024 is available  here .   About Coway Co., Ltd. Established in Korea in 1989, Coway, the "Best Life Solution Company," is a leading environmental home appliances company making people's lives healthy and comfortable with innovative home appliances such as water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, and mattresses. BEREX, the company’s sleep & wellness brand, aims to improve the quality of life through cutting-edge mattresses and massage chairs. Since being founded, Coway has become a leader in the environmental home appliances industry, with intensive research, engineering, development, and customer service. The company has proven dedication to innovation with award-winning products, home health expertise, unrivaled market share, customer satisfaction, and brand recognition. Coway continues to innovate by diversifying product lines and accelerating overseas business in Malaysia, the USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Europe, based on the business success in Korea. In 2025, the company launched Coway Life Solution, a premium elder care platform offering personalized care solutions tailored to different life stages. For more information, please visit  https://coway.com/  or  http://newsroom.coway.com .