Climate Change Data

현대백화점그룹 (Hyundai Department Store Group)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced paper receipts by 80% at Hyundai Department Store food courts and self-checkout counters.
  • Collected 12,000 used mobile phones, extracting 40 don of gold for charitable purposes.
  • Used approximately 8 million eco-friendly shopping bags (758 tons), protecting approximately 20,200 trees.
  • Reduced set waste by 83% (from 109.5t to 18.6t) at Hyundai Home Shopping through LED studio expansion.
  • Collected 1.98 million ice packs for reuse and donation.
  • Increased the use of eco-friendly packaging materials by 7.5% at Hyundai Home Shopping.
  • Launched a platform for used furniture trading, reducing waste and carbon emissions.
  • Developed and implemented eco-friendly uniforms using recycled PET bottles.
  • Achieved Korea's first GR certification for recycled PET decor sheet.
  • Developed a high-insulation door meeting passive house standards.
  • Launched an eco-friendly non-combustible spray-type insulator.
  • Planted 30,000 trees in a carbon-neutral forest in collaboration with the Korea Forest Service.

Social Achievements

  • Donated 68 billion won through group affiliates and the Hyundai Department Store Social Welfare Foundation.
  • Launched the 'Re.Green' and 'We.Dream' integrated ESG brands.
  • Supported various social contribution projects, including livelihood support, scholarship support, and community development.
  • Supported the establishment of a specialized workplace for people with developmental disabilities.
  • Provided support for children's traffic safety.
  • Supported the recovery of earthquake-affected areas in Turkey, Syria, and Morocco.
  • Supported the creation of a green campus.
  • Supported the development of a healthy alternative meat for a low-carbon diet.
  • Supported the creation of a carbon-neutral forest.
  • Provided support for the conservation of endangered species.
  • Supported the creation of a job creation program for people with disabilities.
  • Established a partnership with an airline for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • Collaboration with local farmers and producers
  • Use of eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-friendly shopping bags
  • Recycled PET decor sheet
  • High-insulation door
  • Eco-friendly non-combustible spray-type insulator
  • Alternative meat products

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 Prime Minister's Award for Green Industry and ESG Management