Climate Change Data

C&C International Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3,153.87 tCO2eq/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:337.66 tCO2eq/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,816.21 tCO2eq/year
Scope 3 Emissions:23,584.52 tCO2eq/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:65.69 TJ/year
Water Consumption:27,838 m3/year
Waste Generated:245.29 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:34.66 tCO2eq/billion KRW in 2021

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Product Development
  • Climate Change Response
  • R&D Investment Expansion

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced SOx emissions by approximately half compared to 2020.
  • Energy savings of 866,306 kWh through the use of district heating in the Hwaseong Purple County factory.
  • Energy savings of 1,932,000 kWh annually through the use of LEDs in the Yong-in Green County and Hwaseong Purple County factories.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 3 years of participation in EcoVadis.
  • Selected as Amorepacific's first hazardous substance testing partner.
  • CEO Bae Eun-cheol received the 'Industrial Medal for Job Creation'.

Governance Achievements

  • Introduced electronic voting in the 9th regular shareholders' meeting in 2021.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • 100% of new and existing suppliers to sign onto the company's code of conduct by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase renewable energy usage through participation in the Korean RE100 program and installation of solar panels.
  • Increase the proportion of eco-friendly raw materials used in products to over 5% of sales by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce waste and wastewater by 3% compared to 2021.
  • Reduce Scope 1, 2, and Scope 3 (categories 2, 5, 7) emissions intensity by 10% by 2030 compared to 2021.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (implied)
  • Need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Replacing company vehicles and diesel trucks with electric vehicles (planned).
  • Regular maintenance and repair of factory equipment to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Establishment of a greenhouse gas inventory to track emissions.
  • Plans to install solar panels on factory rooftops.
  • Active use of district heating.
  • Replacement of all factory lights with high-efficiency LEDs.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement policy
  • Supplier code of conduct
  • Verification of RSPO certification for palm oil suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (flooding, storms)
  • Damage to facilities and equipment
Transition Risks
  • Strengthening of greenhouse gas emission regulations
  • Increased customer demand for sustainability
  • Instability in raw material supply due to climate change
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for eco-friendly products
  • Expansion of functional cosmetics business
  • Cost reduction through energy efficiency measures

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core Option), TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 22716, ISO 45001, Eve Vegan, Vegan Society, V-Label, Halal

Third-party Assurance: Markspon (Type 1, Moderate Level)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

Company initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance activities.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Vegan products
  • Products with natural and organic ingredients

Awards & Recognition

  • Industrial Medal for Job Creation

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:15465 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:322.025 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:3408.954 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:11735.815 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:75.63 TJ/year
Water Consumption:29564 m3/year
Waste Generated:262.94 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:28.70 tCO2e/KRW billion in 2022

ESG Focus Areas

  • Development of Sustainable Products
  • Climate Action
  • Expansion of Investment in R&D

Environmental Achievements

  • Received EcoVadis Gold Medal
  • Replaced one corporate passenger car with an electric one in 2022, planning to replace ten by 2025.
  • Established GHG inventory and obtained third-party certification.
  • Installed EV charger at the factory.
  • Replaced all factory lighting with high-efficiency LEDs.
  • Adopted district heating system at Purple County, saving 866,306kWh.
  • Installed LED lights at Green County and Purple County, saving 1,932,000kWh annually.

Social Achievements

  • Joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
  • Maintained ISO 45001 certification.
  • Operated family-friendly systems (maternity protection, childcare leave, family care leave, family-affair holiday, flexible work system).
  • Conducted employee satisfaction survey.

Governance Achievements

  • Appointed an environmental expert as a director of the board.
  • Established Code of Ethics and Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Introduced electronic voting system.
  • Regular BOD meetings held more than once a quarter.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase the ratio of partner companies following the Code of Conduct to 70% by 2025 and 100% by 2030.
  • Increase the ratio of partner companies subject to ESG assessment to 70% by 2025 and 100% by 2030.
  • Expand the share of eco-friendly materials used for products to more than 5% of sales by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 (categories 2, 5, and 7) emissions by 10% compared to 2021 by 2030.
  • Reduce process wastewater by 3% to cut down on wastewater discharge.
  • Reduce designated and general waste by 3%.

Environmental Challenges

  • Sluggish color cosmetics industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global inflation.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to climate change (e.g., palm oil).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expanded production capacity (Yongin plant completed in 2021).
  • Secured alternative sourcing strategies for climate-sensitive raw materials.
  • Implemented energy-efficient systems and equipment (district heating, LED bulbs).
  • Planning to replace diesel trucks with electric trucks.
  • ESG-related factors considered when evaluating suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: ESG evaluation of existing suppliers annually from 2023.

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct (labor and human rights, safety and health, environmental protection, ethics and integrity)
  • RSPO certification checked for raw materials exported to the EU.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Abnormal climate events (typhoons, torrential rain)
  • Facility damage and business site flooding
  • Operational inefficiency and financial costs due to power outages
Transition Risks
  • Conversion risk due to policy and regulation changes (e.g., GHG Emissions Trading Scheme)
  • Market changes due to tighter global regulations and customer demand for sustainability
  • Supply chain instability due to climate change impacts on raw materials
Opportunities
  • Increased trade with global customers promoting GHG emission reduction
  • Increased sales by expanding research and product development focusing on eco-friendly raw materials
  • Increased sales due to growing market demand for sunscreen products
  • Reduced operating costs owing to energy saving

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Core Option, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EcoVadis Gold, Halal, Eve Vegan, UK Vegan Society, Italian V-Label, Korea Institute of Vegan Assessment & Certification

Third-party Assurance: Korea Management Registrar (Limited Assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 8

Initiatives aligned with various SDGs, including climate action, clean water and sanitation, responsible consumption and production, gender equality, reduced inequalities, good health and well-being, quality education, and decent work and economic growth.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Vegan-certified products
  • Products using natural organic materials for UV blockers

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Gold Medal