LG Household & Health Care
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:106,526 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:2,139 TJ/year
Water Consumption:719,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:6,251 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Customer Satisfaction
- Employee Value
- Green Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Fair Trade
- Integrity Management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced plastic material usage by 264 tons in Shafran containers and 533 tons of paper in cosmetics sets.
- Achieved low-carbon product certification for kitchen detergent (Natural Pong), shampoo (Elastine), and powder detergent (Super Tai).
Social Achievements
- Launched employee well-being programs including smoking cessation campaigns, low-salt menu campaigns, and health clinics.
- Established a company-sponsored daycare center at LG headquarters.
- Expanded the Happy Smile Fund to support single-parent households.
- Supported the development of a community center in South Sudan through the Hope Mango Tree campaign.
Governance Achievements
- Strengthened integrity management through the implementation of a whistleblower system, handling 30 reports in 2013.
- Revised the code of ethics to strengthen fair work practices and prohibit gifts from stakeholders.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon emissions by 40% and water usage by 30% by 2020.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Economic downturn
- Consumer polarization
- Product safety concerns
- Water scarcity
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Strengthened product safety measures and implemented a quality management system.
- Implemented water conservation measures and established a source water protection plan.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 215 suppliers audited for CSR in 2013
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct
- Sustainability requirements
- Fair trade practices
- Support for supplier development
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G3.1, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, HACCP
Third-party Assurance: Korea Management Association for Standards (KMAR)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-carbon products
- Eco-friendly packaging
Awards & Recognition
- Green Ranking 1st place (Consumer Goods Sector)
- Korea CSR 30
- Sustainability Best Award