Environmental
Environmental
Biodiversity Conservation
SK Chemicals has established a biodiversity conservation policy for sustainable growth and environmental protection. The company engages in conservation activities based on stakeholder participation, integrating biodiversity risk management into its overall risk management process.
Biodiversity Policy
- Conduct assessments of biodiversity impact and potential effects on business activities.
- Perform impact assessments for existing and new facilities, strictly complying with local regulations.
- Enhance awareness of biodiversity importance, collaborate with key suppliers for potential issue resolution.
- Actively contribute to preventing deforestation (e.g., FSC-certified paper/pulp substitution).
- Receive active support from the board of directors for biodiversity policy implementation and management supervision.
- Engage in proactive communication with local communities and stakeholders to improve biodiversity awareness.
Biodiversity Risk Management Process
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Step 1. Facility Location/Value Chain Analysis
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Step 2. Dependency and Impact Measurement
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Step 3. Development, Implementation, and Disclosure of Mitigation Plans
- Management Approach: Integrated operation within the overall risk management process.
- Evaluation Scope: Comprehensive coverage of internal facilities, adjacent areas, upstream, and downstream.
- Evaluation Methods: Compliance with global evaluation methodologies and frameworks such as TNFD guidelines and LEAP approach.
Key Business Sites for Biodiversity Risk Management
| Company Name | Business Site | Industry Sector | Site Area(㎡) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK Chemicals (seperate) | Pangyo HQ | Headquarters | 6,231 |
| Ulsan Plant | Chemicals | 389,933 | |
| Cheongju Plant | Pharmaceuticals·Bio | 64,674 | |
| Shuye–SK Recycling Materials (Shantou) | Shantou Plant | Chemicals | 42,164 |
| SK Recycling Materials (Yantai) | Yantai Plant | Chemicals | 38,390 |
| SK Multi-Utility | MU Ulsan Plant | Power Generation | 37,966 |
| SK bioscience | Andong Plant | Pharmaceuticals·Bio | 62,626 |