Our ESG Approach
Our ESG Approach
ESG Story
ESG Story 메뉴
Green Business Portfolio
SK Chemicals strives to minimize environmental impact and create a sustainable environment. The Green Materials business focuses on developing circular recycle solutions and securing a supply chain for recycled plastics and bio-based materials to replace petroleum-based raw materials. With these efforts, the company is enhancing growth potential in a market where environmental concerns and regulations are strengthening. Additionally, by expanding domestic and international infrastructure, sustainable material production will be continuously pursued.
Business Growth Centered on Recycled and Bio-based Materials
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Recycled Copolyester Production Share
- 100% by 2030
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Expansion of Green Materials Sales Ratio
- 80% by 2030
- 90% by 2040
Transition of Green Business Portfolio
Achievements in Building Green Materials➊ Portfolio
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2019.10
Utilization of Physical Recycling Technology- Launch of 'ECOTRIA R' product using 30% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) material
- Obtained Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certification
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2021.05
Secured purchasing authority for circular recycled materials- Investment in a Chinese company with technology and facilities to chemically decompose post-consumer PET
- Secured purchasing authority for 20,000 tons of circular recycled materials
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2021.10
Application of Circular Recycling Technology (1)- Launch of 'ECOTRIA CR,' the world's first product applying circular recycling technology
- Establishment of a diverse lineup of eco-friendly packaging materials
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2022.01
Application of Circular Recycling Technology (2)- Establishment of a mass production system for circular recycled PET ('SKYPET CR') using circular recycling technology for the first time in Korea
- Building a lineup of copolyester and PET in the circular recycling field
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2022.05
Operation of a 5,000-ton-scale production facility for PO3G- Reduction of carbon emissions by 45% using 100% plant-based raw materials; full-scale supply of high-performance polyol 'ECOTRION'
- Suitable for various applications such as automotive synthetic leather and athletic shoes
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2022.11
World's first UL 'Low Carbon' certification obtained- World's first UL (International Safety Certification and Testing Agency) certification for 'Low Carbon' obtained for CR copolyester
- Certification for environmentally friendly product production throughout the entire process
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2023.03
Securing production capability for circular recycled materials and products- Acquisition of assets from a Chinese green materials specialist through business integration, securing recycled plastics circular recycling materials, and production facilities
- Through this, simultaneous commercialization of polyester circular recycled materials and production facilities, a world first, has been secured.
➊ Green Materials: Copolyester, CR-PET (Chemically-recycled PET), Bio-materials3