Hanil Holdings
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:7,906,672 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:7,399,949 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:506,723 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:16.3% (Danyang plant)
Total Energy Consumption:627,048,539 kWh/year
Water Consumption:4,397,245 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,008,763 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change Response
- Clean & Green Management
- Health & Safety
- Quality Management
- Collaboration
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by a small amount compared to the previous year, despite a slight increase in clinker production. Achieved 16% of electricity usage from waste heat recovery at the Danyang plant.
- 32.1% of thermal energy from alternative fuels in 2022.
- 35 eco-friendly certified products (highest among cement companies in Korea).
Social Achievements
- Zero major accidents in 2022.
- Launched 'Hanil Mind Care Program' for employee mental health.
- Supported 5,308 students through the Uduk Foundation.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG committee and ESG task force.
- Published the first group sustainability report.
- Strengthened corporate governance structure.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 5% by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Rapid increase in fuel, electricity, and transportation costs.
- Global economic recession.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Extreme weather events.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
- Increased investment in facilities and infrastructure.
- Developed low-carbon, eco-friendly products.
- Strengthened risk management.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct
- Supplier sustainability requirements
- ESG assessment of new suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- CCUS technology development
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UN SDGs, TCFD, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: KMR (Korean Management Certification)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
Hanil's initiatives contribute to these goals through various ESG activities.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-carbon green cement
- High-density floor Remital
- Eco-friendly Remital products
Awards & Recognition
- 20 years consecutive selection as 'Korea's Most Respected Company' (Cement Industry)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:7,274,229 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:4,370,690 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:309,079 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:106,864 tCO2e/year (downstream transport and distribution only)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change Response
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Environmental Impact of Production Activities
- Customer Satisfaction and Quality Management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 10% compared to the previous year in the cement business.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 1% compared to the previous year.
- Increased the share of alternative fuels in cement production by 3.7% compared to the previous year.
- Achieved 64.1% alternative fuel contribution to thermal energy.
- Completed the modernization of the No. 5 kiln at the Danyang plant, reducing anthracite coal consumption by over 30%.
- Completed the modernization of the No. 2 kiln at the Yeongwol plant and the construction of a new ECO power generation facility.
- Converted 61% of company vehicles to low-emission vehicles.
Social Achievements
- Launched a new safety management system (SF100) and implemented a smart safety management platform.
- Improved safety incident rate significantly in 2023.
- Conducted CSO safety forum and safety pledge ceremony.
- Expanded safety management scope to include subcontractors and special types of workers.
- Implemented a bi-weekly 4-day work week at the Danyang plant.
- Conducted employee satisfaction surveys and implemented improvements based on feedback.
- Provided various employee wellbeing initiatives, including the Hanil Mind Care Program.
Governance Achievements
- Expanded the Hanil Cement board of directors to include 4 independent directors.
- Established an ESG committee and an ESG task force.
- Implemented a system for evaluating the financial impact of environmental and climate-related risks.
- Established a fair compensation system linked to ESG performance.
- Introduced a compliance program (CP) and conducted regular compliance training.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce NOx emissions by 50% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline).
- Achieve 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (from 2018 baseline).
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 5% by 2025 (from 2021 baseline).
Environmental Challenges
- Rapid increase in fuel, electricity, and transportation costs.
- Global economic recession.
- Strengthening greenhouse gas emission regulations.
- Major accident at Hanil Hyundai Cement Yeongwol plant in February 2024.
- Increased risk of environmental regulations due to the introduction of the Integrated Environmental Management System.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies for raw materials and fuels.
- Invested in greenhouse gas emission reduction facilities (2,469 billion KRW).
- Implemented comprehensive measures to prevent recurrence of accidents, including facility improvements and employee training.
- Established a dedicated greenhouse gas management team (G-Unit).
- Participated in the Korea Energy Efficiency Innovation Partnership (KEEP).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual ESG assessments of subcontractors.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
- Sustainability requirements for suppliers
- ESG assessment of new suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Expansion into CCUS technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, TCFD, SASB, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Korea Management Certification Institute (KMR)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-carbon, low-energy green cement
- High-density floor-use Remital
- Various eco-friendly certified products
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 Korea Service Quality Index (KS-QEI) awards for Portland cement, dry mortar, and ready-mixed concrete.