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ESG Overview

CEO Message

Seegene CEO Jong-Yoon Chun

Seegene embraces ESG management to fully join this transformative journey towards a better tomorrow.

As the CEO of Seegene, I proudly announce that Seegene is committed to taking the lead in pursuing sustainability, maximizing shareholder value and corporate value, and looking beyond sales and growth to become a healthier company that contributes to a thriving community.

Chairman and CEO of Seegene,

Jong-Yoon Chun

Jong Yoon Chun signature

Purpose of Our Sustainability Approach

To bring the global community closer to a disease-free future, Seegene will do its utmost to attain the following three goals.

To bring the global community closer to a disease-free future, Seegene will do its utmost to attain the following three goals Image.
As a leader of innovation in the diagnostics industry, Seegene will fulfill its responsibility for promptly and safely guiding the global community into
a future free from diseases including COVID-19.

Across all categories of disease, from drug resistance, cancer and genetic disorders to infectious diseases spanning respiratory/
gastrointestinal/sexually transmitted infections and cervical cancer that are increasing worldwide in line with globalization, industrialization and national advancement, we will develop and deliver molecular diagnostics of exceptional quality to make health care more accessible for all.

  • Innovative R&D
  • Responsible and rigorous quality control
  • Improved accessibility for global citizens through speedy distribution

UN SDGs Commitment

To rise to the urgent global challenge of climate change and stay true to our founding philosophy of improving human health, we will commit ourselves to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals in Korea and across the global community.

In advancing sustainability management, Seegene will respect the value of wide-ranging stakeholders in line with global standards while steadily generating innovative R&D outcomes for a healthier future. We will commit ourselves to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals in Korea and across the global community so that all our employees aligned towards the common goal of improving human health can contribute to a healthier and better tomorrow.
  • GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
    • Manage risk factors for chronic diseases and expand universal health coverage
    • Prevent and manage infectious diseases
  • QUALITY EDUCATION
    • Ensure equal access for all women and men, irrespective of their disability, to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
    • Substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
    • Eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
  • DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
    • Promote inclusive economic growth
    • Promote policies that support decent job creation
    • Protect labor rights for all workers and provide a safe and healthy work environment
  • RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
    • Protect the health of people and prevent environmental pollution through environmentally sound management of chemical substances and hazardous waste
    • Manage businesses’ sustainable management activities and extend greater support
Seegene Sustainable development goals title
No povertyZero hungerGood health and well-beingQuality educationGender equalityClean water and sanitationAffordable and clean energyDecent work and economic growthIndustry, innovation and infrastructureReduced inequalitiesSustainable cities and communitiesResponsible consumption and productionClimate actionLife below waterLife on landPeace, justice and strong institutionsPartnerships for the goals

ESG Strategic Framework

Based on the ESG vision “A Healthier & Happier Life” Seegene has defined four strategic directions: building an eco-friendly system, strengthening product stewardship, improving stakeholder value, and establishing sustainable governance. Under these four pillars we have established eight strategic goals. These ESG strategies form the foundation for realizing ESG values and securing sustainability.

Vision

A Healthier & Happier Life

Strategic Directions
  • Building an Eco-Friendly System
    Strategic Goals
    • Developing a Environmental Management System
    • Developing a Chemical Substances Management System
  • Strengthening Product Stewardship
    Strategic Goals
    • Enhancing Product Safety
    • Strengthening Product Accessibility
  • Improving Stakeholder Value
    Strategic Goals
    • Expanding Human Resources Development
    • Bolstering Supply Chain ESG Risk Management
    • Undertaking Corporate citizenship Initiatives Aligned with Business Operations
  • Establishing Sustainable Governance
    Strategic Goals
    • Internalizing ESG Management through the ESG Committee

ESG Governance

The Board of Directors, Seegene’s highest decision-making body, oversees ESG management. In 2022, to systematically establish and manage ESG strategies and performance, Seegene launched the ESG Committee under the Board of Directors. The Management Deliberation Committee, which includes the heads of each business unit, deliberates on various ESG issues at the executive level. The ESG Team, also established in 2022, coordinates company-wide ESG activities across areas including the environment, health and safety, human rights, talent development, and product responsibility. The team maintains continuous communication with relevant departments to identify tasks and support their effective implementation.

ESG Organization Chart
An organizational chart illustrating the ESG Governance structure. At the top center is Board of Direction, connected below to ESG Committee. To the right of the ESG Committee is ESG Team. Below the ESG Committee is the Management Deliberation Committee, which includes the following support roles: Support for Environmental Management Decision-Making; Support for Environmental Risk and Opportunity Management; Support for Environmental Management oversight and implementation. Beneath the Management Deliberation Committee, there are four main divisions: Environment & Health and Safety – Safety and Environment Team: Chemical substance and waste management; General Affairs Team: Water use, energy, and waste management; R&D and Production Departments: Waste management. Human Rights and Workforce Development – Human Resources Department; Corporate Culture Team; Talent Development Team; R&D and Training-related Departments. Product Responsibility – R&D Departments; Quality Management Team; Procurement Team. Governance – Investor Relations Team; Board Secretariat; Legal & Compliance Team. On the left vertical section of the diagram, a process flow is shown from top to bottom: Reporting to the Board of Directors; Executive Committee; Working-Level Meeting Body; Functional Department.
Key Organizational Roles and Responsibilities
ESG Committee
  • Reviews and advises on key internal and external ESG issues and risks
  • Reviews and oversees company-wide ESG strategies and long-term goals
  • Monitors the implementation and performance of ESG initiatives across the organization
Management
Deliberation Committee
  • Deliberates on major internal and external ESG issues
  • Reports key matters to the Board of Directors as needed
ESG Team
  • Develops ESG strategies and supports implementation
  • Operates consultative bodies, including the ESG Committee
  • Discloses ESG information and responds to external assessments
  • Facilitates internal and external ESG communication
Related Departments
  • Execute ESG strategies and achieve set goals
  • Discuss key issues and derive improvement plans
  • Collect, calculate, and systematically manage ESG data

ESG Rating

Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability
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※The name of the Korea Corporate Governance Service was changed to Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability in 2022.※The Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability publishes area-specific and overall ESG ratings each year based on the annual assessments made on a company’s governance, social and environmental performance.
EcoVadis
※EcoVadis is a global sustainability rating agency that assesses companies across four areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Many global companies use these ratings to manage supply chain sustainability.