Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Worker Engagement
• Environmental Preservation
• Sustainable Growth

Environmental Achievements

• Steadily decreased oil, coal, water usage, and GHG emissions in factories.
• C&T Vina eliminated 14 ZDHC priority chemical groups from its supply chain.
• Increased biomass consumption in many sewing factories.

Social Achievements

• Launched Workplace Cooperation Program in multiple factories to improve communication and conflict resolution.
• Implemented P.A.C.E. program to enhance female workers' managerial and life skills.
• Participated in HERproject to improve health-related knowledge and behaviors of female workers.
• Implemented MicroBenefits program to improve worker engagement.

Governance Achievements

• Adopted Human Rights Policy and provided training to all employees.
• Established business partner scoring system to drive performance improvement.
• Hosted conference with top managements of business partners to highlight ethical management principles.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rapidly changing global business environment requiring agility and system adaptation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Concentrating on agility and system improvements in 2019 to adapt to the changing environment.
• Systemizing production processes to provide prompt visibility on manufactured goods.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of conduct for business partners, including standards for working conditions, anti-bribery, anti-discrimination, freedom of association, and prohibition of child and forced labor and human trafficking.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4.0 standards at Application Level C

Awards & Recognition

• Minister's award from Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (55th Trade Day Awards Ceremony)
• 2017 Target Business Award
• Multiple awards at the 31st Textile Day Awards Ceremony
• Various local awards in Vietnam

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• CSR Activities
• Compliance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions at overseas sewing factories by 5.7% (1,722 tons) year on year
• Decreased electric power purchase from the grid by about 4 million kWh
• Decreased water consumption by about 140,000 tons
• Reduced physical samples used by 50% and increased virtual sampling by 300% using 3D printing technology
• Increased purchases of eco-friendly fabrics by 66% year on year

Social Achievements

• Donated garments worth a total of KRW 5 billion to the underprivileged in seven countries, including child soldiers in South Sudan
• Donated clothing worth a total of KRW 1.1 billion to the underprivileged in Indonesia
• Donated 10,000 books annually for 5 years to local schools in Vietnam
• Maintained a high ratio of female employees, exceeding the target in the 'Partnership for Gender Equality and Inclusive Growth'

Governance Achievements

• Established the Sustainable Management Committee in 2022 to manage ESG performances at the group level
• Operated the Audit Committee to promote transparent corporate governance
• Reinforced internal control by expanding anti-corruption reporting channels
• Established guidelines on ethical management

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• The COVID-19 pandemic put a heavy constraint on efforts to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in 2021

Mitigation Strategies

• Hansae managed to cut GHG emissions and decreased electric power purchase and water consumption despite the pandemic
• Hansae set ambitious targets to expedite the reduction of GHG emissions and energy use through 2029 and plans to continue exploring ways to create a sustainable future.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 1~2 times a year depending on grade

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Ethics
• Code of Conduct
• Conflict Minerals Management Policy
• Quality management system inspections

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Options, AA1000AP, ISO 26000, UN SDGs

Third-party Assurance: Han Consulting Group

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1
• Goal 3
• Goal 4
• Goal 5
• Goal 6
• Goal 8
• Goal 10
• Goal 12
• Goal 13
• Goal 16

Hansae Yes24 Group aligned its corporate goals and activities with 10 out of 17 SDGs

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Eco-friendly garments made of recycled materials
• GRS-certified textiles
• RDS-certified down
• Eco-furs

Awards & Recognition

• Global Leader Awards
• Top 100 CEOs of Korea
• 2020 Korea Sports Promotion Awards / Grand Prize
• 2021 Business Awards / Grand Prize for CEO in ESG category