Climate Change Data

ISU Chemical Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:302,389 tCO2-eq/year (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:246,930.2 tCO2-e/year (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:55,460.3 tCO2-e/year (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:5,369 TJ/year (2021)
Water Consumption:1,025,031 metric tons/year (2021)
Waste Generated:1,100 metric tons/year (2021)
Carbon Intensity:0.554351011 tCO2-e/MT (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Innovation
  • Impact
  • Integrity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions by 26,000 tCO2-eq annually through by-product hydrogen utilization
  • Obtained an additional Certified Emission Reduction (CER) of 130,000 tCO2-eq for the third period from 2021 to 2025
  • Energy savings after installing NP Plant heat exchange system and PACKINOX exchanger

Social Achievements

  • Launched ‘ISU Volunteer Group’ for community engagement
  • Implemented various programs to support vulnerable groups (children, seniors)
  • Improved internal communication and employee satisfaction through workshops

Governance Achievements

  • Established ESG Management Committee chaired by the CEO
  • Implemented a whistleblower system and cyber reporting channel for ethical concerns
  • Established detailed guidelines for information protection and security

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and stringent environmental regulations
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Intensifying customer demands for product quality, delivery, and stable supplies
Mitigation Strategies
  • Establishment of carbon emission reduction strategy and goal
  • Development of eco-friendly products and expansion of investments in ESG sectors
  • Strengthening SHE management activities with the goal of “Zero Safety Accident.”
  • Establishment of supply chain management system through establishing and categorizing supply chain assessment standards
  • Proactive communication with customers and development of market-needed products

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of Li2S for all-solid-state batteries
  • Development of LOHC for hydrogen storage

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core Option), SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Korea Management Registrar (KMR)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 16

Various initiatives contribute to these goals through eco-friendly product development, GHG reduction, responsible supply chain management, community engagement, and ethical business practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Li2S (all-solid-state battery material)
  • LOHC (hydrogen storage technology)
  • Eco-friendly detergent raw materials