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At LG Electronics, Better Life for All is more than a corporate vision or tagline – it’s a guiding principle that shapes everything we create. Central to our inclusive vision is a belief in universal design: the philosophy of crafting products and experiences to deliver convenience and comfort for everyone, regardless of age, gender or physical ability.
Committed to this philosophy, LG aims to go beyond functional innovation to provide unique lifestyle solutions that truly put people first. A deep understanding of our customers and the diverse environments in which they live is essential to this endeavor, which is why listening to the voice of the customer is such an integral part of our design process.
We have established systems to directly integrate real user feedback, especially from those with limited mobility – and seniors and children – into the product development stage. This includes operating an advisory group of people with disabilities and conducting in-depth usability testing. Both of these elements have proven instrumental in helping us to identify and minimize even the smallest points of user discomfort.
Designing with Empathy, Delivering with Purpose
Design at LG has always been about more than aesthetics. It’s about innovating with empathy to ensure usability, ease and enjoyment for all. For us, universal design is not just an outcome, but a mindset shared by all our teams – one that infuses human-centeredness into every decision, no matter how minor or inconsequential it may seem to someone looking in from the outside. From the first concept sketch to the final product experience, we view every touchpoint as an opportunity to make someone’s daily life simpler, safer and more enjoyable.
This approach requires us to design with people rather than for them. It challenges our teams to think beyond convention, to question what “easy to use” truly means and to continuously refine our technology to better meet and adapt to real human needs. When empathy is woven into the design process itself, innovation follows naturally. That is how we translate inclusivity from principle to practice.
Turning Philosophy into Practice: The Comfort Kit
Putting this philosophy into action, we launched the Comfort Kit – a series of affixable assistive kits designed to allow anyone to use our products easily, regardless of their gender, age or physical condition.
Some examples:
Easy Handle: Enables users with limited hand mobility to open washers and dryers with minimal effort.
Easy Ball: Helps those with reduced finger dexterity to manipulate control dials with ease.
Easy Hanger: Allows people using wheelchairs, or those who are shorter than average, to interact comfortably with the LG Styler.
Rotating Shelf: Improves refrigerator usability by making it easier to access hard-to-reach items. We have presented inclusive design solutions that improve the usability of existing products, becoming the first in the home appliance industry to introduce 14 accessibility-enhancing kits. These Comfort Kit series, designed to remove the “one-size-fits-some” barrier that many customers have long faced, are also sustainably manufactured – reflecting our commitment to protecting the planet.
Recognition Beyond Design
Our efforts have not gone unnoticed. Globally, we are recognized as a model company for inclusive design.
We’ve shared our accessibility technologies and design philosophy at forums such as the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, where the Comfort Kit series was welcomed by both consumers and organizations advocating for underrepresented communities.
We also showcased this work at important global exhibitions such as IFA and CES. Our dedication to good design earned us the “Design Awards Grand Slam” – winning top honors at all three major global design awards, Red Dot, iF, and IDEA.
These accolades matter to us, but more importantly, they reflect our deep conviction that inclusive design is not just a feature – it’s a responsibility.
Designing for a Better Tomorrow
For us at LG, realizing the Better Life for All vision means creating unique products and experiences that feel right for everyone, and can be enjoyed by anyone. We will continue to advance accessibility so that all customers can take advantage of everything that our products and services have to offer. No caveats or compromises, only convenience and comfort.
By Sooyeon Kim, head of HS & ES Design Lab at LG Electronics
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Collaboration to Deliver Integrated Solutions Combining
Cooling, Power and IT Infrastructure for AI Data Centers
SEOUL, Nov. 4, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Flex, a global manufacturing leader and innovator in data center infrastructure solutions. Under the agreement, LG and Flex will collaborate on the joint development integrated, modular cooling solutions that address the escalating thermal management challenges of AI-era data centers.
Advanced cooling technologies are required for more efficient heat dissipation in high-density data centers. The partnership brings together LG’s high-performance air and liquid cooling modules, including CRAC, CRAH, chillers, coolant distribution units (CDUs) and full suite of thermal management and monitoring solutions with Flex’s liquid cooling portfolio, proprietary power products and IT infrastructure solutions. This gives data center operators the agility to customize solutions and scale with demand.
LG is actively exploring diverse opportunities to expand its data center business worldwide. In Jakarta, Indonesia, the company recently secured an AI data center project that is set to become one of the largest of its kind in the country. LG is also collaborating with DATAVOLT, a global data center infrastructure provider, on projects in the Middle East and Africa, and has been awarded a contract to supply cooling solutions for a hyperscale data center under construction in North America.
In addition, LG has partnered with LG Uplus, a telecommunications provider under LG Corp., to successfully complete a proof-of-concept demonstrating advanced liquid cooling technology for data center thermal management solutions. The company is also developing next-generation CDUs and cold plate solutions scheduled for completion later this year, with commercialization to follow.
Building on its debut at Data Center World (DCW) held in Washington D.C. earlier this year, LG recently showcased its latest cooling technologies at DCW Asia 2025 in Singapore, further accelerating its efforts to expand its presence in the global market.
“Through our collaboration with LG, Flex now offers customers a complete range of cooling solutions to tackle escalating heat challenges in the data center,” said Michael Hartung, president and Chief Commercial Officer, Flex. “Together, we’ll deliver prefabricated, scalable data center infrastructure solutions that incorporate advanced liquid and air cooling technologies to increase efficiency, simplify deployment and speed time to revenue for our customers.”
Co-developed solutions will be available as part of the Flex AI infrastructure platform, the first globally manufactured data center platform integrating power, cooling, compute and services into modular designs. Flex provides advanced manufacturing capabilities, innovative power and cooling products and end-to-end lifecycle services that solve for data center power, heat and scale challenges in the AI era.
“We are advancing our competitiveness in the AI data center market by strategically partnering with leading global companies,” said James Lee, president of the LG ES Company. “Our collaboration with Flex adds new momentum to our global expansion and enhances our ability to deliver unique value to clients worldwide.”
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Collaboration to Integrate LG’s High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
With Octopus Energy Group’s AI-Based Kraken Platform
SEOUL, Sep. 2, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UK-based Octopus Energy Group Ltd. (Octopus Energy) to strengthen its presence in Europe’s clean technology sector. The partnership will combine LG’s advanced, high-efficiency heating and cooling solutions with Octopus Energy’s AI-driven energy software platform, Kraken, to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy in Europe.
The MOU signing ceremony took place on August 28 (local time) at Octopus Energy’s London headquarters. Attendees included Thomas Yoon, head of LG’s Overseas Sales & Marketing Company; Charles Choi, managing director of LGEUK; Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy; and Tim Heal, Chief Strategy Officer at Octopus Energy.
Octopus Energy is the UK’s largest energy supplier, driving the shift toward a decarbonized future with innovative clean energy solutions. The company provides electricity and gas, and is spearheading the adoption of heat pumps as sustainable alternatives to gas boilers. Its proprietary Kraken platform enables consumers to optimize energy usage through real-time renewable pricing. Since its founding in 2016, Octopus Energy has expanded into more than 30 countries, now serving around 10 million customers worldwide.
Through this collaboration, LG and Octopus Energy will launch a joint solution that integrates LG’s high-efficiency heat pumps with the Kraken platform in key European markets, including the UK and Germany. The combined solution is designed to optimize home heating and cooling while lowering energy costs for consumers. Looking ahead, both companies plan to expand the partnership across additional products and markets, leveraging their complementary strengths to deliver greater value to customers.
LG’s state-of-the-art heat pumps utilize waste heat and ambient energy sources to deliver outstanding efficiency while significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel-based systems. Powered by LG’s proprietary CoreTech inverter scroll compressor, the systems deliver exceptional durability, safety and energy performance.
This strategic partnership positions LG to build on its proven expertise in high-efficiency heating and cooling solutions, enhance its brand presence in Europe, and further expand its global footprint in the clean tech sector.
Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, said: “Heat pumps are the linchpin of clean, affordable heating – and LG makes some of the best on the market. By plugging them and their air conditioning units into our Kraken tech, we can make them even cheaper to run, giving households an easy way to cut their bills while helping the planet.”
“This partnership with Octopus Energy Group represents a significant milestone in our European growth strategy,” said Thomas Yoon, head of LG’s Overseas Sales & Marketing Company. “We will continue to explore new opportunities that create differentiated customer value and secure sustainable growth drivers in the global market.”
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On June 5, billions of people around the world came together to celebrate World Environment Day. With this year’s observance proudly hosted by South Korea – LG’s home country – the company was more committed than ever to making a meaningful global impact. Centered on the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, the day called on individuals and organizations everywhere to take action against plastic waste and protect our shared planet.
LG answered that call through a series of local, hands-on initiatives that reduce plastic use, promote environmental awareness and build stronger communities. From upcycling workshops to tree-planting drives, here’s how LG teams around the world are turning their commitment into action – and helping to shape a more sustainable future.
Taiwan: Turning Trash into Treasure
In Taiwan, LG collaborated with
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Guided by sustainability experts, participants handled every part of the upcycling process – from crushing plastics to sanding and shaping final products. Beyond crafting functional items, the workshop empowered individuals to take environmental action into their own hands, reinforcing LG’s values of responsibility and innovation.
Benelux: Inspiring the Next Generation
In the Netherlands, LG Benelux partnered with the Bloeiwijzer School in Amstelveen to host a sustainability-themed event combining education, inspiration and community.
Special guest – 16-year-old Climate Mayor of Amstelveen, UNICEF Youth Panel member and founder of the WailSalutem Foundation – shared his personal journey as a climate advocate.
To cap off the day, each student received a certificate of environmental commitment, co-signed by Wail and LG Benelux – a symbol of how even the smallest actions can lead to lasting change.
Italy: Cultivating a Culture of Sustainability
In Italy, LG focused on encouraging simple, sustainable habits. Employees received plant-growing kits for aromatic herbs, promoting greener lifestyles at home and in the office.
A green-themed quiz added a fun, educational twist – reinforcing how everyday actions, even small ones, can foster a lasting Culture of Sustainability.
Jordan: Community Recycling in Action
In Jordan, LG Levant partnered with local startup to launch a community recycling initiative. Over several weeks, employees collected recyclable plastics and paper, delivering them to designated drop-off points in Dabouq. There, materials were repurposed into new products through innovative recycling techniques.
Mongolia: Growing a Greener Legacy
In Mongolia, LG launched the “Life’s Good Garden” project near the Genghis Khan statue east of Ulaanbaatar, in collaboration with . The team planted over 120 trees and shrubs – spruce, pine and flowering species – contributing to a national environmental campaign.
Spanning 4,000 square meters and featuring 610 meters of colorful new walkways, the garden is open to the public. Visitors can even plant trees tagged with their name and planting date – a personal touch that celebrates individual contributions to a greener world.
India: Creativity Begins at Home
At LG India, sustainability met creativity through the “Trash to Treasure” initiative. Employees’ children showcased their eco-conscious creativity in an art exhibition that turned recycled materials into imaginative sculptures and crafts.
More than just an art show, the event reflected core values – family, environmental awareness, and the idea that meaningful change often begins with the next generation.
Singapore: From Clean-Up to Circularity
In Singapore, over 100 LG employees joined a coastal clean-up at Yishun Dam, collecting a staggering number of plastic bottle caps. As a part of the annual clean up, employees collected a staggering total of 950 kilograms of trash. But that was just the beginning.
Teaming up with Green Nudge, the group launched “Make Waste Great Again!” – a workshop where collected bottle caps were upcycled into coasters, keychains and more.
For those looking to go the extra mile, a beeswax wrap workshop challenged participants to create sustainable alternatives to single-use kitchen plastic. Using cotton fabrics found around the home, employees upcycled vibrant, reusable wraps while learning how small changes in the home can significantly reduce their personal plastic waste.
Kenya: Restoring Forests, Reviving Hope
LG East Africa celebrated World Environment Day by planting 300 indigenous trees in Ngong Hills Forest, just outside Nairobi. Once sprawling across 7,200 acres, the forest has shrunk due to deforestation and urbanization – but remains crucial for local biodiversity and clean air.
In partnership with Tree Niches Organization, 60 LG employees each planted five seedlings. With expert guidance from co-founder Dr. Solomon Kipkoech, they learned proper techniques and pledged to nurture the trees over the next three years – demonstrating LG’s commitment to long-term environmental stewardship.
From Asia to Europe to Africa, LG teams are showing that local action can drive global change. These initiatives are more than one-time events – they’re part of an ongoing journey to ensure that Life’s Good for people and the planet alike.
Contributed by LG’s subsidiaries in Taiwan, Benelux, Italy, Jordan, Mongolia, India, Singapore and Kenya
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By News Reporter
Company to Supply Commercial Washers and Dryers to
North America’s LeadingProvider of B2B Laundry Solutions
SEOUL, May 21, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) has signed a distribution agreement with
link hidden, please login to view, the North American market leader in laundry solutions, to supply its commercial washers and dryers. The new agreement will further strengthen LG’s presence in the North American commercial laundry market and accelerate the expansion of its growing B2B appliance business. CSC, headquartered in New York, is the largest B2B laundry solutions provider in North America, supplying and managing over 1 million commercial washers and dryers across the U.S. and Canada.
The agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony attended by Sam Kim, vice president of LG’s Home Appliance Solution Company, and Rod Castellanos, CEO of CSC, highlighting the significance of this strategic collaboration for both companies.
This partnership marks a significant step for LG as it seeks to expand its presence and grow awareness of its outstanding laundry products and tailored B2B solutions in the highly competitive North American commercial appliance market. It is also expected to accelerate the growth of LG’s home appliance business, which continues to dominate the global market through its commitment to quality and leadership in design and technology innovation. For CSC, the agreement ensures a stable supply of high-efficiency LG products – all designed to provide easy maintenance and maximum operational efficiency in demanding commercial environments.
LG commercial laundry solutions incorporate its advanced Inverter Direct Drive motor, delivering premium performance, durability and efficiency. The machines also feature LG’s innovative 3D Gyro Sensor and Gyro Balancing System, which precisely monitor drum movement to reduce unnecessary motion, vibration and noise – extending component lifespan and ensuring smooth, stable operation. Ideal for high-usage environments, the units offer fast cycle times, rapid spin initiation and a front-access design that simplifies maintenance by allowing most servicing to be done without disassembly, minimizing downtime and improving technician efficiency.
The partnership with CSC is the latest milestone in LG’s ongoing efforts to lead the commercial laundry market. Additionally, in November 2024, the company unveiled the LG Professional lineup of large-capacity commercial washers and dryers at Texcare in Germany. Fully committed to servicing the B2B market, LG now boasts a full portfolio of commercial laundry solutions, from compact units to larger models with capacities exceeding 15 kilograms.
“We are thrilled to partner with one of the leading B2B laundry solution providers in North America and look forward to delivering new customer value through this strategic collaboration,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “Leveraging our industry-leading technologies and stellar brand reputation, we will continue to strengthen our leadership in the commercial laundry appliance market.”
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