ESG

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Hankook Tire & Technology endorses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) pursued by the UN and the global community, and has been actively engaged in the resolution of the universal challenges of humanity and the biological and environmental issues plaguing the planet. We vow to take diverse actions to contribute to the betterment of our society.

Engage in employee volunteering and support the underprivileged in the local communities.

Tire Donation Program for helping non-profit organizations.

Ensure the sustainable management of natural rubber cultivation areas through support and training for natural rubber producers.

Engage in corporate philanthropy to support health of local communities:

  • Tire Donation Program
  • Hankook for Sport Program

Employee Volunteer Programs in Schools – The Employee Volunteering Program has supported the renewal of educational institutions.

Hankook Education Support Program – for improvement of the equipment of local schools.

Nurture female talent

Protect water quality by providing formic acids for natural rubber producers.

Establish an energy management system, optimize process energy efficiency, use renewable energy, introduce new technology.

 Invest in mobility startups and support their growth, expand employment of people with disabilities.

Conduct product lifecycle environmental impact assessments, enhance the competency of R&D workforce.

Providing leadership training on diversity and equal opportunities

Participation in joint group activities.

Factory EHS activities for clean air and energy saving.
Employee Volunteer Program – Since 2013, the program has given employees the opportunity to decide how to use the company’s financial support and to volunteer in support of their community.

Develop sustainable raw materials, expand waste recycling for resource circularity.

Factory EHS activities for clean air and energy saving.

Tire Donation Program: support with tire nonprofit organizations working for environmental protection.

 

Reduce the use of water resources.

Engage in SNR activities to protect the natural rubber ecosystem, assess biodiversity risks and conserve biodiversity.*

*SNR: Single Number Rating

HR: ethical management, ensure compliance risk management, whistleblowing.

Local corporate philanthropy programs:

  • Employee Volunteer Program
  • Support to local hospital and other institutions.