Climate Change Data

Dongwon Metal Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-01 to 2023-12)

Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2023-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:24,797 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:4,480 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:20,317 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:494 TJ/year
Water Consumption:45,149 tons/year
Waste Generated:771 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:4.89 tCO2eq/KRW Hundred Million

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Established greenhouse gas inventory. Total greenhouse gas emissions for 2023: 24,797 tCO2eq (Scope 1 & 2)
  • Net-zero by 2050 strategy established
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) Certification for a total of 5 establishments as of 2023

Social Achievements

  • Joined UNGC (UN Global Compact) (in January 2024)
  • IATF 16949 (Quality Management System) Certification for all business establishments including global establishments (9 in total)
  • ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) Certification for a total of 6 business establishments as of 2023
  • Selected as an outstanding partner. Outstanding partner of GM for 3 consecutive years

Governance Achievements

  • Establishment of ESG dedicated organizations (December 2023): ESG Committee, ESG Management Council, Climate Change Response Council established
  • A total of 15 regulations and guidelines related to ESG management revised or established

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
  • Joining RE100 by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Targeting a 50% reduction by 2035 (compared to 2023) in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
  • ISO 45001 certification for all establishments (planned for 2024)

Environmental Challenges

  • Global geopolitical conflicts and unstable supply chains
  • Fierce competition in the global auto parts industry
  • Global economic slowdown and stagnant economic recovery
  • Uncertainty and rapid change in the automotive industry
  • Heightened demand for action from customers, investors, and stakeholders regarding climate change
  • Calls for acceleration of mandatory climate-related disclosure
  • Escalated EU CBAM
  • Frequency of extreme weather events
  • Accelerated rate of sea level rise
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a strategy and vision for ESG management
  • Established an ESG Committee, ESG Management Council, and Climate Change Response Council
  • Joined the UNGC and created a plan to reach the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050
  • Actively participating in the CDP and responding to EcoVadis assessments
  • Updated policies across all sectors within the company to oversee ESG management initiatives
  • Prioritized increasing sales through newly produced items and expanding revenue from overseas subsidiaries
  • Pursued cost-saving measures by recycling old facilities and continued company-wide cost-reduction efforts
  • Transparency in climate-related disclosure
  • Participating in global initiatives such as CDP
  • Joining RE100
  • Pursuing carbon neutrality 2050
  • Encouraging participation from partner companies in climate change response efforts
  • Review and preparations of disclosures according to international reporting criteria
  • Activation of communication channels for stakeholders
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for product evaluation across all stages
  • Practical measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • Climate change monitoring
  • Creating emergency response manual
  • Enhancing safety within the workplace
  • Continued monitoring of sea level rise
  • Flood prevention solutions devised

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Partner Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Acceleration in competition for the technological development of eco-friendly auto parts
  • Increase in market share through the endorsement of the technology
  • Heightened demand for action from customers, investors, and stakeholders regarding climate change
  • Calls for acceleration of mandatory climate-related disclosure
  • Escalated EU CBAM
Opportunities
  • Increase in market share through the endorsement of the technology
  • Increase in sales due to the growing EV market
  • Enhancement of brand image and securing investments through proactive disclosure and response to climate change information
  • Enhanced brand image, secured investments, and attraction of new customers through proactive disclosure and response
  • Generating revenue through the sale of emission allowances
  • Securing price competitiveness through an increase in overseas purchases
  • Attracting potential customers through support for climate change adaptation for the local community

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Sustainability Lab

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 17

Various activities both domestically and internationally, supporting the improvement of the quality of life for marginalized groups in the community and promoting humanitarian activities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Environmentally friendly car seat frames (SEAT FRAME)
  • Battery plates (BATTERY PLATE)
  • Door inners (DR INR)
  • Environmentally friendly vehicle parts
  • Future automobile parts
  • BATTERY FRAME for HEV
  • BATTERY BASE PLATE for HEV
  • SEAT CROSS MEMBER for HEV
  • BATTERY MODULE PLATE for EV
  • BATTERY PACK SIDE MEMBER for EV
  • Aluminum Door Frame (DR FRAME)
  • Aluminum Bumper Beam (BUMPER BEAM)
  • Aluminum Door Impact Beam (DR IMPACT BEAM)

Awards & Recognition

  • GM's 'Excellent Partner' Award (3 consecutive years)
  • Appreciation plaque for supplying A/S parts to Hyundai Mobis