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A company must be equipped with an environmental management system to manage environmental risks by systematically identifying, evaluating, managing, and enhancing environmental issues pertaining to corporate management. ISO 14001 mandates the incorporation of pollution prevention and continuous improvement activities into company management.

The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) applies to products that contain at least 5% recycled raw materials. It is designed to ensure the continuity of managing recycled raw materials and finished products containing the same. The entire process is subject to audit, from raw material collection and processing to finished product manufacturing and sales. By obtaining this certification, producers and distributors of RCS-certified products can ensure that their production and management structures are consistent and transparent. In addition, by promoting the use of recycled materials, a company can reduce environmental damage resulting from production activities and improve its social standing.

GRS is a certification standard that verifies the utilization of recycled materials in textile raw materials and apparel production. Targeting products containing at least 20% recycled raw materials, the standard ensures the continuity of management through process review at all stages, from raw material collection and processing to sale of finished goods. GRS-certified product manufacturers and distributors must adhere to the organization's social, environmental, and chemical standards, and obtaining certification ensures that production and management structures are consistent and transparent. Increasing demand for GRS certification encourages the use of recycled materials, thereby reducing environmental damage resulting from production activities and contributing to the enhancement of corporate social standards.

The Green Certification is a system to certify and support promising green technologies under the “Basic Law on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth” (Carbon Neutrality Basic Law) to reduce greenhouse gases and pollution emissions. It is divided into three categories: Green Technology Certification, Verification of Green Technology Products and Verification of Green Specialist Companies. “Green Technology Certification” certifies technologies that save energy and resources, increase efficiency, and minimize greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions. “Verification of Green Technology Products” verifies products that commercialize green technology for sale.

Hyosung Chemical has obtained bio-certification for its optical film products through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-administered Bio-Preferred program. The program evaluates the extent of bio-based carbon content in products. Hyosung Chemical’s BESTOF® film has passed the minimum content criteria by achieving a bio-based content of 47% and has received final certification. By ensuring quality control and obtaining certification for bio-products, Hyosung Chemical aims to provide trustworthy products and contribute to the widespread use of renewable bio-resources.