In 2025, Hanil Cement was once again named No. 1 in the cement sector of the “Korea’s Most Respected Companies” survey by Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC). This marks the company’s 22nd consecutive year receiving the top honor since the award's inception in 2004, reaffirming its position as a leading company in Korea’s cement industry.

Founded in 1961, Hanil Cement has consistently led innovation in the industry—becoming the first cement company to go public in 1969 and launching Korea’s first dry mortar in 1991, transforming construction site practices. The company continues to lead market trends with new products tailored to evolving consumer needs. It also pioneered workplace innovation by introducing a bi-weekly four-day workweek system in April 2024, the first in the industry, enhancing employee welfare.

In 2004, Hanil Cement became the first in the industry to acquire ISO 9001 certification across all its sites, establishing a company-wide quality management system. With 35 products certified under the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) scheme, the company boasts one of the most comprehensive eco-friendly product portfolios in the sector. It also holds 15 green technology patents related to carbon reduction and resource recycling.

Hanil is also at the forefront of carbon reduction technology. In August 2024, it successfully conducted a trial pour of flooring mortar injected with carbon dioxide. This not only helps reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere but also enhances the strength of the mortar. If CO₂ were applied to all flooring mortar sold annually by Hanil Cement, it could reduce up to 50,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

The company has also taken strides in ESG management. It established an ESG Management Committee in 2022 to systematize detailed action plans across all divisions. For two consecutive years (2023 and 2024), Hanil Cement received an integrated “A” grade in the ESG evaluation conducted by the Korea ESG Standards Institute. The “A” grade signifies excellence in ESG governance and risk management, placing Hanil in the top 25% of the 791 KOSPI-listed companies.

With a long-term vision to achieve Net Zero by 2050, Hanil Cement continues to grow as a sustainable 100-year enterprise that fulfills its social responsibilities.

The “Korea’s Most Respected Companies” survey has been conducted annually by KMAC since 2004. It evaluates companies based on comprehensive corporate value and reputation, using surveys from executives, securities analysts, and general consumers. The 2025 results were based on surveys conducted from October to December 2024.