All affiliated companies are working together to minimize environmental impact through ongoing efforts.
Carbon Emission Management
WONIK recognizes the serious impact of climate change on the environment and society, and continues efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions—such as improving energy efficiency and implementing eco-friendly facilities—to effectively manage carbon emissions.
Practices to Reduce Carbon Emissions
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We are embracing renewable energy and creating alternative materials to cut greenhouse gas emissions from our processes.
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We optimize energy usage by reducing the operating load of utility facilities while also enhancing the efficiency of our processing equipment.
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As a member of the semiconductor ecosystem business network, ‘ECO Alliance’, WONIK participates in joint declarations to expand renewable energy and has joined the global environmental initiative, ‘CDP System’, to practice responsible and eco-friendly management.
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In line with the government’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal, we have established processes to address climate change, proactively identifying, analyzing, and improving related risks.
Resource Circulation
WONIK reduces waste generation and promotes resource circulation through recycling and reuse by systematically managing the entire lifecycle of chemical substances, including research and development, usage, separation and disposal, recycling, and monitoring.
Efforts for Resource Circulation
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We perform comprehensive evaluations of chemical substances from the R&D stage and rigorously manage waste through separation, disposal, and recycling.
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To reduce waste generation, we continuously strive to achieve a recycling rate of over 70% for waste. In addition, we are working to use resources efficiently and promote recirculation, including increasing the reuse rate of water and wastewater by more than 10%.
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We actively promote resource recirculation and recycling, such as for used batteries, and continuously reduce waste generation through ongoing monitoring.
Safety Management
We collaborate with safety partners who have consistently demonstrated a culture of trust through company-wide safety practices.
Safety for People, a Promise for Tomorrow
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At WONIK, “people” are at the starting point of all our businesses, and we prioritize life and health above all else. A healthy and safe workplace where everyone can work with peace of mind is the most fundamental and important promise we must uphold.
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All affiliates protect the lives and health of employees and stakeholders through systematic safety and health management.
Potential hazards are identified and eliminated in advance, accidents are prevented through emergency response systems, and safety awareness is ingrained through continuous education and training. Moreover, we continuously improve performance across quality, environment, and safety & health areas, while sharing a culture of safety with our partners. -
Leveraging our extensive experience and proven systems, we foster a healthy and safe workplace. Safety is our commitment and the benchmark for the future we pursue with our partners. We make every decision with safety as our top priority.