SK中国：SK在华2024年社会价值报告

Core Insights - The report highlights SK Group's commitment to social, environmental, and economic responsibilities in China, emphasizing its "happiness management" philosophy and strategic alignment with China's development [1][2]. Group Overview - SK Group has been operating in China since 1991, with 18 member companies and 57 legal entities, employing 25,000 people and investing a total of $54.4 billion [1]. - The company operates in various sectors, including semiconductors, new energy, energy chemicals, and biopharmaceuticals, with SK Hynix being the only foreign company covering the entire DRAM and NAND flash memory supply chain in China [1][2]. Social Value Creation - SK Group's "Double Bottom Line" (DBL) strategy resulted in a social value achievement of $1.89 billion at the group level and 20.4 million RMB in China, marking a 32% year-on-year increase [2][37]. - Initiatives include establishing a public welfare foundation, sponsoring academic forums, and projects like the "Green Great Wall" for desertification prevention, with the "Happiness Alliance" project covering 21 primary schools across 8 provinces [2][37]. Environmental Responsibility - SK has joined the RE100 initiative and announced a "Net Zero" declaration, setting a "2050-α" emissions reduction target [2][41]. - In 2024, SK's operations in China achieved significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through technological upgrades, with SK Hynix's Wuxi entity achieving "zero waste to landfill" platinum certification for two consecutive years [2][41]. Governance and Collaboration - SK has established a governance system that exceeds international standards, enhancing board independence and professionalism, and conducting extensive training for suppliers on social responsibility [3]. - The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including government and educational institutions, to promote technology and standards exchange [3]. Future Focus - SK plans to continue focusing on technological innovation in semiconductors and new energy, deepening localization strategies, and building a comprehensive green practice system to support China's industrial upgrade and sustainable development [3].