Environmental Management

We formed the ESG Steering Committee, a decision-making organization under the BOD, to deliberate and make decisions on major ESG issues and action plans including investments in environmental initiatives. We have also set up a Green TF under the CSR team, a dedicated organization for ESG issues, to formulate and implement eco-friendly management strategies company-wide. Eco-friendly management strategies devised this way are adopted by production (each factory), ENG, and general affairs organizations responsible for implementing environmental initiatives.

• Environmental Training for Employees We provide environmental training for our employees to ensure that environmental management practices are actually used in business.

• Environmental Performance Evaluation We also evaluate and manage our performance by each affiliated company and organization based on different environmental management items.

Orion is pursuing its vision of "Green Growth" through strategic directions focused on "Climate Change Response" and "Sustainable Resource Circulation," establishing the following medium- to long-term goals and strategic tasks.

By 2030, Orion aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% (compared to 2018 levels) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
  -Establishment of a Global Environmental Information System
  -Introduction of eco-friendly printing equipment ('Flexo machines') 
  -Introduction of electric vehicles for commercial use

• Set up the Integrated Control System for Reduction of
  Global Carbon Emissions

• Installed flexo machines,
  eco-friendly printing equipment

• Accredited with certificates (ISO14001) for
  environmental management systems

• Adopted EVs for
  sales activities

In response to the global initiative to tackle climate change, we are ramping up our efforts to lower GHG emissions and control energy use as a group. In Korea, the goal of reducing energy consumption by 3% in 2021 compare to 2020 was achieved as a result of promoting improvement activities for energy efficiency such as improving production facilities. (3% reduced : 1,335 TJ in 2020 → 1,295 TJ in 2021) In addition, we support energy-reduction and greenhouse gas-reduction technologies to our subsidiaries and partners. Overseas affiliated companies are actively expanding their investment in renewable energy. In recognition of our hard work, we became the only company that had passed the screening standard of the National Quality Innovation Awards 2021 among all nominated companies in the industry and won the Prime Minister's Award.
※ Aggregation range of domestic GHG emissions and energy use : all domestic business sites(headquarters, factories, business offices, logistics centers, etc.)

• Cheongju Factory

• Iksan Factory

• Providing support for our suppliers
  & affiliates

• Investment in & development of renewable energy
  in overseas affiliated companies

※ Domestic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scope: Includes all domestic sites (headquarters, factories, sales offices, logistics centers, etc.) based on Scope 1/2.
※ Domestic data has been third-party verified according to the emissions trading system, while overseas data is in a limited verification state. Full disclosure of emissions data for overseas operations will follow after reasonable verification is completed.

※Energy Consumption Scope: [Domestic] Includes all domestic sites, [Overseas] Includes all production factories
-China: Langfang, Shanghai, Shenyang), Guangzhou
-Vietnam: Yen Phong(Yên Phong), My Phuoc(Bến Cát)
- Russia: Novosibirsk(Новосибирск), Tver(Тверь)

In order to ensure the efficient use of water resources throughout our production processes, we have set a goal to reduce water consumption intensity by 2% compared to the previous year. However, in 2023, water usage increased by 0.3% (2022 water usage intensity: 7.83 → 2023: 7.85). Specifically, the Cheongju Factory is leading the way in eco-friendliness by recycling 100% of the water used for potato washing for other cleaning purposes. Additionally, we are managing operations to achieve a 100% waste recycling rate (2023 recycling rate decreased by 0.2%, from 98.5% in 2022 to 98.3% in 2023). We also launched the "One-Stop Package" eco-friendly snack series, designed for easy display by opening the packaging. At each factory, 100% of sludge and Factory residues are repurposed for compost and soil improvement. ※ Scope of water usage and waste generation: Domestic key sites (headquarters, Cheongju Factory, Iksan Factory, Ansan Factory) 

※ 최근 3개년 비교를 위해 '21년에 미포함 되었던 안산공장 데이터를 반영하였음.

※ 최근 3개년 비교를 위해 '21년에 미포함 되었던 안산공장 데이터를 반영하였음.

Accident-Handling System

We operate our accident-handling system in our headquarters and plants to best fit the distinctive traits of each location for practical risk control in the field.

Chemical Substance Control

We rigorously manage all the chemical substances we handle and 530 types of reagents for analysis based on Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) standards, as well as environmental risks by managing legal risks, usage, and storage facilities.

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  Legal risk control

  • Completed offsite risk assessment, installation inspection, & regular inspections

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  Usage and storage facility control

  • Maintenance of locking devices, safety tool box, GHS, thermometers, hygrometers, MSDSs, storage bins & containers, ventilation fans, & usage logs

Environmental Regulation Response Strategy and Activities

As the importance of corporate social responsibility towards the environment and sustainable growth increases, we have established a company-wide response system to actively address the strengthening of environmental laws and regulations. The following strategies and activities are implemented

1) Environmental Regulation Compliance Evaluation Manual
At the corporate level, we have developed a manual to identify environmental laws and regulations requirements and to conduct compliance evaluations. We received certification for systematic evaluation and monitoring of environmental regulation compliance through our Environmental Management System (ISO 14001).

2) Checklist for Preventing Environmental Regulation Risks
Environmental managers at each factory operate checklists to proactively address changes and amendments to applicable laws and regulations throughout the entire production process. This checklist is prepared and managed in a monthly environmental work calendar format.

3) Self-Inspection Activities
Employees at each factory conduct regular checks on environmental regulation issues through a self-inspection program. They perform monthly inspections and implement corrective actions for any deficiencies identified.

Environmental Regulation Violation Status

In 2023, the Iksan Factory recorded two violations of environmental regulations


1. Failure to Record Operation Logs for Air Emission Facilities and Pollution Control Facilities: Fine of 1 million KRW
2. Failure to Record Waste Management Ledger: Fine of 800,000 KRW These issues have been addressed, and preventative measures, including training for responsible personnel, have been implemented to ensure better management and compliance.

Visit the ENV-INFO SYSTEM

We contribute funds to the Orion Foundation to implement community environmental impact reduction activities and biodiversity conservation initiatives, as outlined below

※Marine Animal Ecology Research Institute (MARC) Research Achievements
-2023: Acoustic-behavioural research on Southern Resident Killer Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins
→ Conducted 24 monitoring sessions for Southern Resident Killer Whales along Jeju's coast, discovering and identifying 22 individuals.
→ Detected Bottlenose Dolphin sounds during a 145-day acoustic survey along Yeosu coast.