Principles
Hankook & Company follows the ESG principles to fulfill the role of a globalHankook & Company strongly supports and engages in UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), an international commitment for the development of sustainable Earth.
Hankook & Company respects and complies with the UN Global Compact’s 10 principles in areas such as human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Hankook & Company is leading the sustainable development of the industry through WBCSD activities.
WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development) is a global organization consisting global corporates that are working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.
In 2005, eleven internationally leading tire manufacturers, including Hankook & Company, have formed TIP (Tire Industry Project) under WBCSD. The TIP members have engaged in the research on how the raw materials of the tire and the entire process of manufacturing, use, and disposal have on the environment.
Hankook & Company is working hard to improve sustainability in society, economy and environment through the global platform GPSNR.
GPSNR (Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber) is a global platform launched in 2018 by various stakeholders such as NGO and corporates within the value chain of natural rubber. Those in the value chain of natural rubber pursue to fulfill social responsibilities in various areas such as the regulations, human rights, environment, and transparent management within their states.
In particular, Hankook Tire & Technology declares the SNR Policy as a GPSNR Founding Member and will strive to improve the productivity and quality of natural rubber.