Climate Change Data

LX Semicon Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3580 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:528 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:3052 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1736.97 TOE/year (2021)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:7.7 tons/year (2021)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions intensity from 0.0028 tCO2eq/(KRW million) in 2019 to 0.0019 in 2021
  • Installed EV charging stations at Daejeon and Yangjae Campuses.
  • Achieved ISO 14001 certification at Daejeon and Yangjae Campuses.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a safety awareness campaign.
  • Provided self-test kits for COVID-19 prevention.
  • Implemented a company-wide healthcare system.
  • Provided various employee benefits including housing loans, educational expenses support, and health care programs.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG management system.
  • Held an ESG vision declaration ceremony.
  • Appointed a CISO and established an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  • Established a compliance risk management system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to global economic uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Need to enhance ESG risk management in the supply chain.
  • Need to improve data collection and reporting for ESG metrics.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies and strengthened supplier relationships.
  • Established a Supplier Code of Conduct and implemented ESG evaluations for suppliers.
  • Improved data management systems and processes for more accurate and reliable reporting.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: ESG evaluations conducted for new and existing suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct based on RBA principles.
  • Conflict mineral management in accordance with OECD Due Diligence Guidance.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UN Global Compact (UNGC), AA1000AP

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: DNV

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various ESG management activities.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,484.542 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:915.916 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:4,568.626 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:219.877 tCO2e/year (commute)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:106,889 GJ/year
Water Consumption:63,669 m3/year
Waste Generated:12.5 tons/year (general waste)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Obtained ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) certifications.
  • Expanded the scope of existing ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications.
  • Developed Low Power Solution technology.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Semicon Design Academy.
  • Established diversity and inclusion policies.
  • Implemented family-friendly policies such as childcare support and flexible work arrangements.
  • Received the 'Family-Friendly Company' certification.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG committee under the board of directors.
  • Obtained ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) certification.
  • Implemented a robust ethics and compliance program, including annual ethics pledges.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Climate change risks
  • Information security threats
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies and implemented supplier ESG assessments.
  • Established a carbon neutrality roadmap and detailed plan.
  • Implemented a comprehensive information security management system (ISMS) and obtained ISO 27001 certification.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 20 major suppliers audited in 2022

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct, ESG assessments, conflict minerals policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UNGC Ten Principles, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: BSI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Low Power Solution technology

Awards & Recognition

  • 2022 ESG Excellent Company Award (KCGS)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7,130 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,067 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:6,063 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:205 tCO2e/year (employee commuting)
Renewable Energy Share:0.10%
Total Energy Consumption:146,260 GJ/year
Water Consumption:85,811 m3/year
Waste Generated:38.38 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.0037 tCO2e/KRW 1 million

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Human Rights
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Occupational Safety and Health

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed a 100kW solar power system at the Daejeon Campus, expected to reduce electricity usage by about 10%
  • Joined the K-RE100 initiative (2024)
  • Renewed ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certification
  • Obtained ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) certification
  • Established and disclosed a 2050 net-zero roadmap

Social Achievements

  • Established and disclosed a Human Rights Management Policy
  • Conducted pilot due diligence and ESG consulting for 3 domestic suppliers
  • Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working hours, working from home, and childcare support
  • Achieved 0% lost-time injuries for employees
  • Increased average employee training hours to 42 hours per year

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Committee under the Board of Directors
  • Held 6 Board of Directors meetings in 2023
  • Strengthened Jeong-Do Management (ethical management) practices
  • Implemented company-wide information security training
  • Obtained ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) certification

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Short-term Goals:
  • Further expand renewable energy purchases (PPAs) and certificate purchases (RECs)

Environmental Challenges

  • Global economic downturn and intensified competition impacting 2023 performance
  • Managing GHG emissions and meeting increasing stakeholder demands for climate action
  • Managing ESG risks within the supply chain
  • Ensuring occupational safety and health across all business sites
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a 2050 net-zero roadmap and implementation plan
  • Joined K-RE100 and introduced renewable energy sources
  • Implemented supplier ESG assessments and pilot due diligence
  • Strengthened safety and health management systems and obtained ISO 45001 certification
  • Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives and safety training programs

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 22 companies/year

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UN Global Compact Ten Principles, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs, ISSB IFRS S1

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: BSI

Awards & Recognition

  • 12th Intellectual Property Rights Award