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Following last year’s acquisition of ISO 37301 (Compliance Management System) certification, Kukdo Chemical obtained ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery Management System) certification in August of this year, once again demonstrating its commitment to the core management philosophy of \"legitimacy and justice\"
ISO 37001 certification is an international standard granted to companies that have established a management system to systematically prevent corruption, minimize risks, and ensure an anti-bribery framework within the organization. Through this certification, Kukdo Chemical has proven its establishment of a globally recognized management system.
Since its founding, Kukdo Chemical has adhered to social ethics and morality while conducting fair business practices. Moving forward, we reaffirm our commitment to becoming a trusted partner for our customers in the global business environment, practicing transparent management, meeting stakeholder expectations, strengthening ESG management, and solidifying our growth as a sustainable company.
Kukdo Chemical has obtained ISCC PLUS certification for all its production sites (Iksan, Busan, Siheung). ISCC PLUS certification is a globally recognized accreditation system awarded to sustainable, low-carbon products in accordance with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directives. It involves transparent and rigorous verification throughout the entire process, from raw materials to the final product. It is the world’s most trusted eco-friendly certifications.
Kukdo Chemical has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for epoxy products in recognition of the of low-carbon production processes using raw materials derived from biomass and biowaste.
By obtaining ISCC PLUS certification, Kukdo Chemical has demonstrated the sustainability and eco-friendly competitiveness of its products. We will provide more eco-friendly products to our customers and society as a whole.
On September 10, 2023, Kukdo Chemical joined the UN Global Compact (UN GC), the world's largest global initiative under the United Nations.
The UN GC encompasses the 10 core principles organized into four sectors, which include human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. These principles aim to guide corporate social responsibility efforts, encouraging companies to integrate them into their operations and management strategies, thereby contributing sustainability and corporate awareness improvement. This voluntary agreement includes participation from more than 17,000 companies and organizations (approximately 340 in Korea) representing over 160 countries worldwide.
Furthermore, Kukdo Chemical, actively promoting ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) management to uphold corporate sustainability and social responsibility, intends to bolster its global business competitiveness by joining the UN GC.