KEITI

What KEITI does

KEITI (Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute, 한국환경산업기술원) is a quasi-governmental institute established under South Korea's Ministry of Climate Energy Environment to deliver environmental welfare services to the public. The organization operates five major program areas: ESG infrastructure support (ESG consulting, green investment promotion, life cycle assessment), environmental technology development (climate/air, water/soil, ecosystem/health, and future circular resource technology), environmental industry fostering (company nurturing, environmental finance, certification, Green Convergence Cluster, overseas market entry, and the International Environmental Cooperation Center), eco-friendly life promotion (environmental label certification, eco-labeling, resource circulation, circular economy regulatory sandbox), and environmental health and safety (household chemical product safety, environmental damage relief, environmental health and welfare). It serves Korean environmental technology companies, government agencies, and small and medium enterprises, and runs the KONETIC national environmental industry technology information system, the ECOSQUARE environmental technology one-stop platform, and the Soil Environment Center.

The institute is funded primarily through Korean government budgets and operates without disclosed private revenue; its business model combines program grants, certification fees, policy fund management, and ESG consulting delivered via direct domestic channels and international trade fair pavilions such as IFAT Munich 2026. Technology stack emphasizes domain-specific environmental R&D across five technology pillars rather than proprietary software products; data assets include 892 documented R&D projects and the scienceon.kisti.re.kr dissemination database. Strategic partnerships span the World Bank (Statement of Interest renewed 2024), LG Electronics (autonomous medical waste robots), the Technology Finance Guarantee Fund, Eulji University, Korea Construction & Civil Engineering Research Institute, Messe München, and the Eunpyeong-gu District Office. KEITI is headquartered in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, employs 501-1,000 staff, and is governed under South Korean public institution standards with no private equity or venture ownership.

Name

KEITI

Legal name

한국환경산업기술원 (KEITI Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute)

Website

https://keiti.re.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KEITI is a South Korean quasi-governmental institute under the Ministry of Climate Energy Environment that funds environmental technology R&D, runs ESG and certification programs, and supports Korean environmental firms domestically and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Environmental Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Pollution Prevention, Chemicals & Waste (incl. Plastics) (BPADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Occupational Health (incl. Air Quality, Toxic Exposures) (BPADAIAN), Chemical Management & Toxic Substances Compliance (TSCA, REACH, GHS/SDS, PFAS Programs) (EUAHABAE)

Keywords

• Environmental technology development
• Environmental certification services
• ESG consulting
• Green investment support
• Life cycle assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Public Services: KEITI operates as a quasi-governmental institute under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, funded primarily through government budgets to provide environmental welfare services to citizens and support sustainable national development.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KEITI (Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute) is a quasi-governmental institute that delivers environmental welfare services, conducts environmental technology R&D across climate/air, water/soil, ecosystem/health, and circular resources, and supports Korean environmental companies through ESG consulting, certification, green investment, life cycle assessment, and overseas market entry facilitation. It operates national environmental certification systems (environmental labeling, environmental performance labeling, new environmental technology certification), manages R&D infrastructure, and runs platforms such as KONETIC and ECOSQUARE for environmental technology one-stop services.

Product overview

KEITI (Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute) is a quasi-governmental organization under the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment, operating as South Korea's environmental solutions specialist. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of environmental technology development programs, ESG infrastructure support services, environmental industry fostering initiatives, eco-friendly lifestyle promotion programs, and environmental health and safety management. KEITI manages multiple certification systems including environmental labeling, environmental performance labeling, and new environmental technology certification. The institute also operates key infrastructure platforms such as the National Environmental Industry Technology Information System (KONETIC) and ECOSQUARE for environmental technology one-stop services. Research and development covers areas including climate and air technology, water and soil management, ecological health, circular resources, and environmental measurement technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESG Infrastructure Support (ESG 인프라 지원)
• Environmental Technology Development (환경기술개발)
• Environmental Industry Fostering (환경산업육성)
• Eco-Friendly Life Promotion (친환경생활촉진)
• Environmental Health and Safety (환경보건안전)
• Soil Environment Center Operation (토양환경센터 운영)
• Environmental Label Certification (환경표지 인증)
• Environmental Technology Certification (환경기술 인증)
• Green Investment Support (녹색투자지원)
• Overseas Market Entry Support (해외진출지원)
• Life Cycle Assessment (전과정평가)
• Environmental R&D Results Dissemination (환경연구개발 성과확산)
• Management Disclosure System (경영공시 시스템)

Quantifiable outcome

• Operated Korean Public Relations Center at IFAT Munich 2026 (May 4-7) showcasing 5 South Korean environmental technology firms specializing in water purification, smart water management, DeNOx catalysts, AI-powered water quality monitoring, and green hydrogen solutions

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024KEITI renewed the Statement of Interest (SOI) with the World Bank, establishing a framework for international environmental cooperation and knowledge sharing in sustainable development initiatives.
• LG ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium R&D partner for developing autonomous driving robot technology for non-contact smart processing of high-risk medical waste in medical environments.
• Eulji University Industry-Academia PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for developing human exposure assessment technology for chemicals in consumer chemical products under varying usage conditions.
• Korea Construction & Civil Engineering Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner for IoT and affective computing research to develop wellness implementation technology for tap water supply systems.
• Technology Finance Guarantee FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness cooperation agreement for environmental R&D technology commercialization, combining KEITI's environmental expertise with the fund's financial guarantee capabilities.
• Messe München (IFAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational trade fair collaboration for water, sewage, waste, and raw materials management. KEITI operates the Korean Public Relations Center at IFAT Munich 2026 to showcase South Korean environmental technologies.
• Eunpyeong-gu District OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership for environmental campaigns including 'Refill Day' (리필의날) environmental awareness initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with significant environmental and ESG service lines. Directly comparable to KEITI's environmental certification and verification offerings, though as a private global incumbent rather than a public institute.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC company with strong environmental testing, ESG assurance, and sustainability services. Comparable to KEITI's environmental technology verification and certification functions across multiple industry verticals.
• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's leading applied research organization with institutes covering environmental, climate, and sustainability R&D. Comparable to KEITI in operating as a publicly funded applied R&D platform that bridges government, industry, and academia, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant providing environmental, ESG, and sustainability certification services. Comparable to KEITI's environmental technology certification and eco-labeling mandate, but operating as a private-sector global incumbent.

Direct peers

• Korea Environment Corporation (KECO): Another Korean quasi-governmental environmental organization under the Ministry of Environment. KECO focuses on environmental infrastructure, pollution control facility financing, and environmental services, with a mandate closely overlapping KEITI's environmental industry development role.
• Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL): Korean quasi-governmental testing and certification body providing testing, inspection, and certification services across multiple industries. Comparable to KEITI in its certification mandate and quasi-governmental status, though KTL spans broader industrial testing beyond environment.
• Korea Industrial Technology Testing Institute: Korean quasi-governmental institute providing industrial technology testing, certification, and commercialization support. Comparable to KEITI's certification mandate, technology verification services, and role in supporting Korean SMEs' technology commercialization.
• National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER): Korea's primary government environmental research institute under the Ministry of Environment. NIER conducts environmental monitoring, research, and policy support, directly comparable to KEITI's R&D, water/soil, and ecosystem health program areas.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): World's largest pure-play environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. Comparable to KEITI's environmental consulting, ESG advisory, and life cycle assessment (LCA) services, with similar client base of large enterprises and government bodies.

Regional players

• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finland's state-owned applied research organization with strong environmental, climate, and circular economy R&D programs. Comparable to KEITI as a publicly funded environmental applied research and technology commercialization platform, though operating in the Nordic/Baltic region rather than Korea.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/keitipr
• Instagraminstagram.com/love_keiti
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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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