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Seegene

Environmental

Climate Change Response

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Climate change response is increasingly recognized as a critical global challenge, and in Korea, related regulations are being strengthened, including the enactment of the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth. Seegene identifies climate-related risks and opportunities through TCFD-based scenario analysis and has established a long-term management system informed by the results.

Governance

Seegene acknowledges that climate change significantly affects its management strategies and overall operations. To ensure effective governance in climate response, the company has established and operates the ESG Committee under the Board of Directors. This committee oversees Seegene’s climate strategies and supervises the management of climate-related risks and opportunities.

In 2024, as part of its climate change response, establishing a dedicated environmental department and strengthening environmental management indicators were selected as key tasks and approved by the ESG Committee. The ESG Team is actively advancing climate-related initiatives in collaboration with relevant departments, thereby continuously strengthening Seegene’s overall climate response capabilities.

Environmental Management
Governance

Organization Chart

The Management Deliberation Committee, responsible for major business decisions, is mandated to review matters related to ESG management. We have established an Environmental Department at our headquarters as a working-level organization dedicated to implementing environmental initiatives.

An organizational chart showing the Environmental Management reporting structure. At the top is the CEO. To the right of the CEO is the Management Deliberation Committee. Below the CEO is the Head of the environmental department at HQ. At the bottom are three parallel departments reporting to the head of the environmental department: Department head and environmental staff at the Bangi worksite in Seoul; Department head and environmental staff at the Gangdong Green in Seoul; Department head and environmental staff at the Hanam Centers 1 to 6.
Composition & Division of Roles

To develop strategies that help us effectively reach our established environmental management goals, we take a systematic and holistic approach to the division of roles within our environmental management organization.

Management Deliberation Committee
Roles and responsibilities chart for environmental management

Environmental
Management Goal

We establish our environmental management goals for sustainable development and continuously improve our management and assessment systems to achieve these goals.

Goal Setting

Seegene Inc. (hereinafter referred to as ‘Seegene’) has set the following environmental goals to effectively engage in environmental management by taking into account its compliance obligations regarding environmental regulations, as well as organizational risks and opportunities that may have a significant environmental impact.

Reduce environmental impact and prevent environmental pollution throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Minimize the use of hazardous chemicals and the discharge of environmental pollutants and waste in the product R&D and manufacturing process.
Set and disclose environmental goals and provide employees with key environmental information and training.
Review environmental impacts prior to launching new business or making new investment and reflect the results in making decisions.
Establish and implement a management system to comply with environmental regulations and prevent environmental incidents.
Monitor environmental management and improve its system on an on-going basis.

To attain the environmental goals stated above, we will establish a company-wide management system in consideration of environmental impacts and their life cycles. We will set short-, mid-, and long-term environmental goals, measure annual progress toward these goals, evaluate our performance, and reflect the results in identifying necessary improvements.

Environmental
Management Activities

Seegene abides by laws and regulations concerning chemical substance management, including the Chemical Substances Control Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Act on the Safety Control of Hazardous Substances. Leveraging GHS-compliant MSDSs, we perform risk assessments to review chemical substances for their hazards and risks. We also appoint lab safety managers to independently monitor chemical substances through daily inspections conducted year-round, and systematically manage the equipment used at our research labs and manufacturing facilities.

Accident Prevention and Response
Accident Prevention

We regularly check worksite facilities and conduct accident response exercises to prevent potential accidents.

Scenario Development and Exercise to Respond to Accidents

We develop scenarios to prepare for potential accidents, ensure that appropriate emergency equipment and protective gear are available, and conduct exercises based on established scenarios. Our accident prevention and response plans, including response scenarios, are reviewed and updated annually.

Incident Response Process
A flowchart showing the environmental emergency response and reporting process. The process starts with Emergency. Next step: First on the scene, followed by Head of his/her department, then General manager of the worksite. Parallel to the general manager, there is an Environmental manager at the worksite. Below them, two additional steps are shown: Report externally when needed and Head of the environmental dept. at HQ. The CEO is indicated as the final oversight authority.
Chemicals Management

We do not use any hazardous chemicals in our operations. The chemical we use most is ethanol, and the details of its use are as follows.

A flowchart showing the chemical substance management process. Step 1: Chemical substance management system development. Step 2: MSDS (display and post). Step 3: Work environment measurement. Step 4: Special health check-up. Step 5: Chemical substance training (special training, MSDS, etc.). Each step is connected with arrows from left to right, representing the sequence of activities.

Resource Efficiency
Enhancement

In response to strengthening global regulations and policies, companies are required to transition toward a circular economy. Seegene is enhancing resource efficiency through activities such as waste resource recovery, waste management, and the development of recyclable packaging.

  • Waste Management

    Seegene conducts on-site inspections at waste-emitting business locations to proactively prevent environmental risks and enhance waste management practices. Waste management status is inspected at a total of eight business sites that generate designated and medical waste. Additionally, guidance on proper waste segregation is provided to ensure the proper treatment and reduction of waste.

    In June 2024, the waste management guidelines were revised to establish a system that enables company-wide management of all processes, including waste emission, storage, and consignment treatment. Through this revision, the system was organized to more clearly distinguish between designated and medical waste emissions, aiming to minimize environmental risks and comply with related laws.

  • Waste Resource Circulation

    Seegene reduces plastic pallet waste by renting, using, retrieving, and re-renting pallets used for product movement, and engages in upcycling activities for waste plastics. We will continue efforts to promote waste reduction and resource circulation through various methods suited to our company and industry characteristics.

  • Sustainable Packaging

    As part of efforts to realize a circular economy, Seegene continuously promotes the development and application of sustainable packaging that is recyclable and reduces environmental impact. Since 2023, Seegene has introduced VIP packaging that reduces volume by 13% compared to existing PCM packaging, and in 2024, an improved VIP packaging with a weight reduction of approximately 6 kg per box was also introduced. This makes a tangible contribution to reducing energy use and carbon emissions during logistics. Furthermore, FSC-certified materials are being gradually introduced for product packaging, with conversion to FSC-certified packaging completed for some key products. The scope of application will be expanded mainly to major product groups by 2025. As part of efforts to realize a circular economy, Seegene continuously promotes the development and application of sustainable packaging that is recyclable and reduces environmental impact. Since 2023, Seegene has introduced Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP) packaging that reduces volume by 13% compared to existing PCM packaging. In 2024, an improved VIP packaging with a weight reduction of approximately 6 kg per box was also introduced. This makes a tangible contribution to reducing energy use and carbon emissions during logistics. Furthermore, FSC-certified materials are being gradually introduced for product packaging, with the conversion to FSC-certified packaging completed for some key products. The scope of application will be expanded primarily to major product groups by 2025.

  • Development of FSC Certified Transport Packaging Boxes

    The EU, where Seegene's major customers are located, announced amendments to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in 2022, strengthening regulations on environmentally polluting materials such as expanded polystyrene (EPS). In response, Seegene proactively developed recyclable packaging boxes in 2022 and filed patent applications to address global policy changes. These transport packaging boxes are composed of FSC-certified or recyclable materials, using 12-layer cardboard boxes and recycled PE insulation to maintain product quality while ensuring stable deliveries. Notably, performance tests were conducted seven times in accordance with International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) 7D standards to verify packaging integrity under changes in composition and conditions.