BKT has been recognized for seven consecutive years as a SDGBI Global Top Group company for its sustainable water infrastructure and Co-Flow Campus model addressing water, climate, and digital challenges.
BKT Strengthens Global Sustainability Leadership with SDGBI Recognition
BKT has been named a SDGBI Global Top Group company for the seventh consecutive year, according to the 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Business Index (SDGBI) announced by the UN SDGs Association.
The SDGBI is a global sustainability assessment framework aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Since 2016, it has evaluated companies worldwide based on SDGs implementation, governance systems, and measurable sustainability outcomes.
In the 2025 index, BKT was listed alongside leading global corporations such as OpenAI, BlackRock, Apple, Bank of America, TSMC, Walmart, Goldman Sachs, and CJ CheilJedang.
Notably, BKT was the only environmental technology company worldwide to achieve SDGBI Global Top Group status for seven consecutive years.
Sustainability Performance Proven in a Complex Global Environment
According to the UN SDGs Association, companies selected for the 2025 SDGBI demonstrated resilient sustainability performance amid growing global uncertainty, including intensified trade barriers, demographic changes driven by low birth rates and AI adoption, and the rollback of climate policies in several regions.
With fewer than five years remaining to achieve the 2030 UN SDGs, the evaluation emphasized practical, scalable sustainability solutions rather than symbolic ESG commitments.
Tomorrow Water Project: A Global Model for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
In 2016, the year the UN SDGs were officially launched, BKT registered the Tomorrow Water Project (TWP, SDG Action #40493) on the UN SDGs Platform.
The project was founded on a clear mission:
to transform wastewater treatment plants from cost-intensive facilities into value-generating infrastructure that supports the circular economy.
That same year, the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) unanimously recognized TWP as a wastewater treatment model uniquely suited for developing countries.
Co-Flow Campus: Integrated Infrastructure for Water, Climate, and Digital Challenges
The Co-Flow Campus (CFC) represents the practical realization of the Tomorrow Water Project vision. It is a next-generation sustainable wastewater infrastructure model that integrates:
- Biogas production from organic matter in wastewater
- Nutrient recovery systems that convert nitrogen and phosphorus into fertilizer for smart farming
- Data centers that utilize treated water as cooling water
By connecting water, energy, data, and economic value within a circular ecosystem, the Co-Flow Campus redefines wastewater treatment plants as multi-functional infrastructure platforms.
This integrated approach is particularly effective in addressing three structural challenges commonly faced by developing countries:
- Sanitation and water access
- Climate change and carbon reduction
- Limited digital infrastructure
By combining carbon-neutral wastewater treatment and digital infrastructure within a single facility, the Co-Flow Campus offers a scalable solution aligned with global sustainability goals.
From Technology Export to ODA-Compatible Infrastructure Platform
BKT’s innovation extends beyond technology development.
The Co-Flow Campus is increasingly recognized as a policy-compatible infrastructure model optimized for projects supported by Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and other official development assistance (ODA) programs.
Rather than exporting standalone technologies, BKT provides an integrated infrastructure framework that enables localization, long-term operation, and capacity building—supporting sustainable development in partner countries.
As global ODA strategies continue to evolve, the Co-Flow Campus is emerging as a strategic platform for expanding the global footprint of the K-water industry.
“Co-Flow Campus has strong potential as a K-solution capable of simultaneously addressing sanitation challenges, climate change, and digital inequality in developing countries,” said Dongwoo Kim, CEO of BKT.
“By working closely with governments and global partners, BKT aims to scale this model worldwide and strengthen Korea’s leadership in sustainable water infrastructure.”
Contact us to explore how the Co-Flow Campus can support sustainable water, climate, and digital infrastructure projects.
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