Climate Change Data

Kaon Group (including KaonmEdia and Kaon BroadBand)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:51.75 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:6.40 TJ (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:5.55 TJ (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:45.45 TJ (2021)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:25.1 tons (2021)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions (quantified data available for 2019-2021, showing a decrease; specific percentage reduction not explicitly stated)
  • Reduced energy consumption (quantified data available for 2019-2021, showing a decrease; specific percentage reduction not explicitly stated)
  • Improved waste recycling ratio (increased from 65.2% in 2019 to 68.5% in 2021)
  • ISO 14001 environmental management system implemented

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a company-wide environmental management system (EMS)
  • Conducted customer satisfaction surveys
  • Provided ethics training to all employees
  • Offered various employee benefits (low-interest loans, stipends, tuition support, etc.)
  • Implemented flexible work hours
  • Maintained sound labor-management relations through a labor-management council
  • ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems certificate obtained in April 2022

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ethical corporate culture and code of ethics
  • Implemented a cyber complaint center for ethical concerns
  • Maintained a transparent corporate governance system centered around the Board of Directors
  • Implemented electronic voting and electronic power of attorney systems for shareholders

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the business climate in the semiconductor and overall electronics industry
  • Managing environmental regulations (EU RoHS, REACH, WEEE)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Minimizing supply chain disruptions by signing long-term deals and diversifying sources
  • Implementing a dedicated environment portal system (KaonmEdia Green portal) to manage environmental information and comply with regulations
  • Checking for harmful substances in products from the development phase to block the use of toxic materials

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic evaluation of vendors

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of conduct for sustainable management for vendors

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Minimizing impact of shifts in energy policies
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Korea Management Registrar (KMR)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-designed products

Awards & Recognition

  • Numerous awards listed in the report