Environmental

Management of organizational status

The ESG Management Promotion Committee, under the supervision of the CEO, manages and makes decisions on ESG issues, including the environment, the ESG management organization under the CEO conducts strategy establishment and performance disclosure, and the Green Management Department of the Strategy Division conducts strategy promotion and execution management.

The utility and production department in the workplace manages energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and the environment-related department systematically implements environmental pollution reduction activities and management.

Risk management

Through our risk management system, we recognize the risks inherent in various factors in the environmental sector, such as climate change, environmental regulations, and hindrances to green management activities, and prevent the potential impact of risks through risk analysis. We check whether the risk response measure is properly applied and prevents a recurrence.

Impact assessment

We assess the significant and potential environmental impacts of all activities related to production, products, and services in terms of green management. These impacts are evaluated based on predefined criteria, registered, and managed for improvement.

Legal and policy management

Hyosung rapidly identifies new or revised laws and policies from a government agency, international convention, or local government. We ensure strict compliance through dissemination and education, apply evaluation standards on our compliance, and inspect the green management system.

Environmental permits and licenses

In the case of installing or changing a discharge or pollution control facility, we receive a review, inspection, and evaluation from government ministries and public and private organizations.

Green management operation activities

Waste management

By optimizing the inventory and usage management of raw and subsidiary materials, Hyosung makes persistent efforts to cut down on waste generation by promoting the reuse and recycling of a higher proportion of waste produced during its manufacturing processes.

Water management

In order to minimize the impact on rivers and seas, water pollutants are managed with internal standards that are stronger than legal standards. Our facilities eliminate pollutants physically, chemically, and biologically, and our telemonitoring system (TMS) is operated under the automated water quality measurement system.

Air quality management

Hyosung has upgraded waste treatment facilities and uses clean fuels to reduce air pollutants and emissions. Furthermore, we devise plans with stricter standard compared to the legal acceptance level to control air pollution and improve air quality in various sectors.

Chemical management

In the entire process of purchasing, using, selling and disposing of chemical substances, Hyosung prevents incidents associated with chemical substances by removing environmental, safety, and health hazards in advance. Hyosung controls all chemical substances used in its production processes through an ERP based electronic system, verifying whether they contain regulated chemicals. When procuring chemicals, we require Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and Letters of Confirmation(LOC) from suppliers. Only materials approved after confirming their regulatory status in the Electronic Chemical Management System (ECMS) are eligible for purchase. Our electronic system ensures compliance with the Toxic Chemicals Control Act and the Act on the Registration and Evaluation, etc. of Chemical Substances, enabling systematic data management of all chemical substances. We maintain transparency by submitting and disclosing information on chemical substance performance, emissions, and statistical data to the Ministry of Environment.

Compliance evaluation

Hyosung established an evaluation system based on internal standards that have been reinforced beyond the level required by laws and regulations for green management operation activities. We conduct evaluations accordingly. We check environmental performance indicators every year, establish and manage environmental performance goals, and carry out green management activities according to plans.

Change management

Hyosung identifies and analyzes all risks resulting from changes in raw materials including chemical substances, facilities, process design, operating conditions, pollutant-emitting facilities, off-site risk assessments, process safety management, and relevant laws and regulations. We review any changes in time to verify suitability and effectiveness, report the result of changes, and carry out training to prevent risks in advance.

The hill inside the Hyosung Anyang Plant is covered with the beautiful Rhododendron colony spanning 10,000 m2 and is also known as “Azalea Hill.” Azalea Hill is one of 49 tourist attractions selected by Anyang local citizens.

During the azalea festival, the Anyang Plant opens its doors to the local community, offering them an opportunity to admire the vibrant pink blooms. Every year, approximately 10,000 people visit the festival, enjoying the breathtaking scenery.