ESG : HSE(Safety, Health, Environment)

HSE(Safety, Health, Environment)

We contribute to the society through safety,
health, and environment-centered (HSE) management.

HSE Management Message

Environmental Sector

Since adopting our management philosophy in 2018, we have consistently strived to uphold corporate social responsibility as outlined in our charter. The implementation of the seven major themes of ISO 26000, a globally recognized standard for corporate social responsibility, has been a cornerstone of our commitment, and we will persist in these efforts to embody our management philosophy.

Specifically within the environmental sector, while our focus has traditionally centered on direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions (Scope 2), our evolving strategy now includes the addition of other indirect emissions (Scope 3). This comprehensive approach aims to redefine and broaden our management practices. While our environmental efforts have primarily focused on indicator management, we anticipate a shift towards goal-setting and the active pursuit of environmental activities in the future.

Excerpt from Dong-A Socio Group's management message May 2022

Occupational Safety and Health Sector

In the realm of occupational safety and health, the importance of systematic regulations, on-site operability, and habituation cannot be overstated. As such, we recognize the necessity for a gradual expansion and approach, achieved through the selective and concentrated execution of safety and health activities. This approach is crucial to prevent formalistic and superficial behaviors and ensure a meaningful impact.

Excerpt from the statement of the management officer (CEO) December 2023

SHE Management Strategy

Safety/Health/Environment Goals

Dong-A Pharmaceutical has established and operates strategic goals to comply with the environmental management system and safety and health management system at all business sites.

Establish a zero-injury
workplace
Detect and respond to regulatory changes
Promote the safety and health of temporary workers
Reduce power consumption by switching to high-efficiency equipment
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Safety/Health/Environment Policies

To foster proper and healthy growth, Dong-A Pharmaceutical has introduced an Environmental Safety and Health (HSE) management system. This system aims to prevent or mitigate adverse environmental impacts, promote positive environmental contributions, prevent work-related injuries and health disorders among our workforce, and ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Recognizing the centrality of environment, safety, and health in our management, we are committed to establishing and actively implementing policies that prioritize environmental protection and social contribution.

01
Consider environment, safety, and health as the center of our management and practice accordingly.
02
Actively respond to climate change, manage waste effectively, preserve ecosystems, and optimize resource utilization to protect the environment.
03
Strengthen environmental safety and health awareness through regular education and training, systematically establish goals and implementation plans, and engage in continuous improvement activities.
04
Take a leading role in adhering to HSE-related laws and norms, establishing and reinforcing the EHS management system across all levels and departments.
05
Communicate HSE-related information with all members and stakeholders, identify stakeholder requirements, and incorporate them into our EHS management system.
06
All members, including partner companies, actively contribute to the creation and establishment of a self-sustaining and practicable environmental safety and health culture.

Operating System

Operational Organization

Dong-A Pharmaceutical has established and operates strategic goals to comply with the environmental management system and safety and health management system at all business sites.

HSE Committee

HSE
Chairman
of the council Production
Manager

Executive
Secretary Head of the
production
management team

Production Production Management Team

Production Support Team
Management Human Resources Team

Operation Management Team
Research R&D Center
Sales BACCHUS Sales Strategy Team
Occupational Safety and Health Committee

Cheonan Plant Dangjin Plant Icheon Plant

Operational Activities

Occupational Safety and Health Activities

Enhancing operating system

Operation of HSE Council under the Social Value Committee
Operation of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee

Management of employees' health and prevention of diseases

Employee health counseling
Normal/special health examinations
Working environment surveys
Work stress counseling

Building a culture of workplace safety

Risk assessments (regular/occasional)
Regular inspection and improvement of safety at workplaces (identifying potential risks)
Hazardous equipment safeguards and safety certification

Preventing prime contractor and subcontractor disasters

Operating Council
Walk-around inspection of workplace
Joint health and safety inspections

Safe chemical management

Appointment of hazardous chemicals managers
Compliance with handling standards

Emergency preparedness drills

Fire and hazardous chemical evacuation drills

Environmental Activities

Reusing water and reduction of wastewater discharge

Reuse of Rinser wash water
Reuse of RO concentrate
Reduction of generation of purified water, concentrate, and wastewater

Activities to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions

Installation of high-efficiency boilers, standard consumption efficiency transformers, and solar panels
Aggregation of GHG emissions data and third-party verification
Replacement of LED lights

Responding to environmental incidents

Creation of contingency scenarios for hazardous chemical, refrigerant, and gas spills

Renewable energy

Saving energy by replacing LNG boiler for steam production to incinerator steam
Installation of solar panels and EV charging stations

Managing the water environment

Voluntary river monitoring activities

Reducing waste

Management of Waste Allbaro System and separation of recyclables

Hazardous chemicals

Compliance with the Handling Standards of Chemical Control Act

Operational Status

Operational Status
Category	Date	History
1	April 2020	Social Value Committee – Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Council (subcommittee) launched
2	June 2020	Selected environment protection strategic tasks
3	Aug. 2020	Established council organization and operating regulations
4	Dec. 2020	Reporting of operational performance in 2020
5	April 2021	Changes to the organization and member appointments/removals (HSE Council) Identified conditions of each office of HSE Council"
6	May 2021	Established operating regulations and plans for HSE Council
7	June 2021	Developed the ESG metrics (for environment)
8	Oct. 2022	Dangjin Plant obtained certifications (ISO 14001 & 45001)

Operational Activities and Performance

Operational Activities and Performance
Category	2022	2021	2020
Water use (tons)	445,335	421,878	343,880
GHG emissions (tCO₂ eq)	15,542	12,352	10,378
GHG emissions Scope 1 (tCO₂ eq)	3,449	3,666	3,798
GHG emissions Scope 2 (tCO₂ eq)	11,715	8,546	6,580
GHG emissions Scope 3 (tCO₂ eq)	378	140	0
GHG unit emissions (intensity) (tCO₂ eq/100 million won)	2.7	2.8	2.5
Energy use (TJ)	331	605	247