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A Grade(Environmental A, Social A+, Governance B+)
ESG ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
OF CJ CORP.
AND ITS AFFILIATES
We are practicing ESG
for a Better Tomorrow.
Key Achievements
Key Indicators**Data as of 2022 from CJ Corp.
and 12 domestic affiliate business sites
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2. Implementing a Circular Economy
Waste Emissions
* Based on manufacturing facilities and resorts67,199tonsRecycling Rate of Waste Emissions
* By manufacturing facilities and resorts89.95 % -
4. Respecting and Protecting Human Rights
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Number of Business Sites Inspected for Human Rights
*CJ CheilJedang, CJ Logistics, CJ ENM domestic and overseas businesses and partners54 -
Employee Industrial Accident Rate
0.41%
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6. Creating a Sustainable Supply Chain* CJ CheilJedang, CJ Logistics, CJ Freshway
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Percentage of Contracts
Applying Partner Code
of Conduct96.03 %
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7. Strengthening Transparent Management
External Director Composition Ratio of the Board
* CJ Corp57.14%Cash Dividend Propensity
* CJ Corp (separate basis)78.4% -
8. Expanding Ethical and Compliance Management
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Hours Spent on Ethical
Management Training127,229hours -
Number of Employees Participating
in Ethical Management Training34,573
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Evaluation Grade**Based on 2023
Reports and Policies / Regulations
CJ Corp. ESG Report
As a holding company,
CJ Corporation sets forth the direction
and commitment for ESG management
at the group level.
CJ Corporation sets forth the direction
and commitment for ESG management
at the group level.
CJ Affiliates ESG Report
Policy & Regulation
Environment
- CJ Corporation Environmental Policy DOWNLOAD
Governance
- CJ Corporation Corporate Governance Charter DOWNLOAD
- CJ Corporation Board of Directors Regulation DOWNLOAD
- CJ Corporation Audit Committee Regulation DOWNLOAD
- CJ Corporation Independent Director Candidate Recommendation Committee Regulation DOWNLOAD
- CJ Corporation Internal Transactions Committee Regulation DOWNLOAD
- CJ Corporation Compensation Committee Regulation DOWNLOAD
- CJ Corporation ESG Committee Regulation DOWNLOAD
- CJ Code of Business Conduct and CJ Compliance & Ethical Management Policy
Environmental
We are laying the foundation for addressing climate change and practicing a circular economy.
Key Indicators**Data based on CJ Corp.
and 12 affiliates' domestic business sites for 2022.
Response to Climate Change
We will actively work to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Greenhouse gas emissions
tCO2eq
Energy consumption
TJ
Circular Economy Practice
We will promote the transition to a circular economy system.
Waste
discharge Ton
discharge Ton
Recycling rate among waste
discharge %
discharge %
Expansion of ESG Value in Products, Services, and Content
We will expand the range of sustainable products.
Sales of sustainable products
in billion KRW
Implementation System
By ensuring transparent decision-making and communication, we seek to increase the trust of our stakeholders.
Key Indicators*
*Data as of 2022 from CJ Corp.
and 12 affiliate domestic business sites.
Strengthening Transparent Management
We will manage transparently and communicate continuously.
Ratio of independent directors
in the board composition %
in the board composition %
Cash dividend
propensity %
propensity %
Expanding Ethical and Compliance Management
We conduct our business activities grounded in ethical and compliance principles.
Ethical management
training hours hours
training hours hours
participants in ethical
management training Number
of people
management training Number
of people
Implementation System
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Grade A(Environmental A, Social A+, Governance A)
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Grade A(Environmental A, Social A+, Governance B+)
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Grade B+(Environmental B+, Social A+, Governance B)
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Grade A(Environmental A, Social A+, Governance B+)
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Grade A(Environmental B+, Social A+, Governance A)
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Grade B+(Environmental B+, Social A, Governance B)
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Grade B+(Environmental B+, Social A, Governance B+)
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Grade C(Environmental D, Social C, Governance B)
CJ Corp.'s governance status
Board of Directors and Committee Composition
- Chairman
- Committee Members
Name | Gender | Birth Year | Job Title | Committee Membership | Areas of Expertise | Professional background | Term of Service | ||||
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Audit | Outside Candidate Recommendation | Internal Transaction | Compensation | ESG | |||||||
Sohn, Kyung-Shik | M | 1939 | CEO/Chairman of the BOD | Management | Bachelor of Law, Seoul National University Current President of Korea Employers Federation Current CEO of CJ Corporation Former President of the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Feb. 25, 1994 ~ Shareholders' Meeting in March 2024 | |||||
Kim, Hong-Ki | M | 1965 | CEO | Master of Business Administration | Sogang University Current CEO of CJ Corporation | Mar. 27, 2018 ~ Shareholders' Meeting in March 2024 | |||||
Lim, Kyung-Mook | M | 1971 | Internal Director | Management | Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University Current Head of Strategic Planning Group of CJ Corporation | Mar. 31, 2021 ~ Shareholders' Meeting in March 2024 | |||||
Choi, Jong-Gu | M | 1957 | External Director | Finance | M.A. University of Wisconsin School of Public Policy Current Advisor at Yoon & Yang Law Firm Former Financial Services Commissioner | Mar. 29, 2023 ~ Shareholders' Meeting in March 2026 | |||||
Kim, Yeon-Soo | M | 1963 | Independent director | Medicine | Doctor in Medicine, Seoul National University Current Professor of Medicine, Seoul National University Former President of Seoul National University Hospital | March 29, 2023 ~ Shareholders' Meeting in March 2026 | |||||
Kim, Yeon-Geun | M | 1960 | Finance | Master of Business Administration, Seoul National University Current Advisor at Kim & Chang Law Firm Former Commissioner of NTS Seoul Regional Office | March 27, 2019 ~ Shareholders' Meeting in March 2025 | ||||||
Han, Ae-Ra | F | 1972 | Independent director | Law | Harvard Law School Current Professor at Sungkyunkwan University Law School Former Supreme Court Judicial Researcher | March 29, 2022 ~ Shareholders' Meeting in March 2025 |
Board of Directors Operation Status
- Approval
Date of Meeting | Development Date | Agenda | Approval Status | Number of Directors Attended | Independent Directors' Voting Result | |||||
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Song, Hyun-seung | Yoo, Cheol-gyu | Kim, Yeon-geun | Han, Ae-ra | Kim, Yeon-soo | Choi, Jong-gu | |||||
1 | 2023. 02. 13 | Approval of the 70th Financial Statement and Business Report | Approved | 6 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||||
Determination of the Dividend Policy for the 2023-2025 Fiscal Years | Approved | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |||||||
Approval of Transactions with Stakeholders | Approved | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |||||||
Report on the Operation Status of the Internal Accounting Control System | Reporting | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |||||||
2 | 2023. 03. 13 | Resolution to Convene the 70th Regular Shareholders' Meeting | Approved | 7 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||||
Evaluation Report on the Operation Status of the Internal Accounting Management System | Reporting | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |||||||
Compliance Control Standard Inspection Results Report | Reporting | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |||||||
3 | 2023. 04. 10 | Appointment of Board Committee Members | Approved | 7 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||||
4 | 2023. 05. 08 | Q1 2023 Business Performance Report | Reporting | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |||||
5 | 2023. 06. 19 | Report on Financial Stability Improvement Measures of Major Subsidiaries | Reporting | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
External Auditor Status
Corporate Name | Date of External Auditor Appointment(*) | Contract Duration | Most Recent Audit Opinion |
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Samil PWC Accountings | December 23, 2022 | 2023-2025 (3 years) | 2022, EY Hanyoung Accounting Firm: Fair |
Differences from corporate governance best practices
Best practice recommendation | Implementation details |
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Board composition requirements | External directors must comprise over half of the Board |
Introduction of regulations on board and committee operation and roles | Introduced |
Disclosure of board committee activities | Disclosed |
Compensation committee composition | Introduced (1 internal director, 4 external directors) |
External director nomination committee composition | Comprised of 3 external directors |
Audit committee composition | Comprised of 4 external directors (including 1 financial expert) |
Cumulative voting system | Excluded in Articles of Association |
Written voting system | Not introduced |
Insurance for directors' liability for damages | Insured at company's expense |
Disclosure of corporate governance rating | Posted on the website |
Explanation of differences from corporate governance best practices | Posted on the website |