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