SK Innovation Receives Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation for Protecting Elderly Living Alone

SKIET and SKI Lee Seonghun Receive Awards in Group and Individual Categories
Recognized for Contributions to Building Social Safety Net for Elderly Living Alone

Seonghun Lee, Chairman of the SK Innovation Labor Union

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] SK Innovation announced that its battery separator business subsidiary SK IE Technology and Lee Seong-hoon, chairman of the SK Innovation Labor Union, each received the Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation in the group and individual categories, respectively, at the '2020 Sharing Love Event' online awards ceremony for outstanding contributors to the protection of elderly living alone, hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and organized by the Comprehensive Support Center for Elderly Living Alone on the 10th.

SK IE Technology and Lee Seong-hoon, chairman of the SK Innovation Labor Union, were recognized for their dedication to social contribution activities aimed at securing the economic and emotional stability of elderly living alone who are in welfare blind spots.

Since 2016, when SK IE Technology existed as the materials division of SK Innovation, its members have continuously engaged in home visits and talent donation volunteer activities by forming partnerships with elderly living alone. Beyond simple one-time activities such as supporting residential safety improvements, providing nutritious meals and lunchbox deliveries, and organizing cultural events like outings or movie viewings, they have supported caring programs closely connected to the lives of elderly living alone, contributing to the establishment of a social safety net for elderly living alone through a more sincere and fundamental approach to social issues.

Recently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they launched an online cheering campaign for elderly living alone who have become even more isolated. This video helped alleviate the emotional isolation of elderly living alone and raised social awareness about their situation, attracting public attention.

No Jae-seok, CEO of SK IE Technology, said, "The sincere volunteer activities conducted by SK IE Technology members for elderly living alone have been recognized," adding, "As the company grows, we will expand volunteer activities both quantitatively and qualitatively, just as we develop the battery industry and eco-friendly ecosystem."

Lee Seong-hoon, chairman of the SK Innovation Labor Union, was highly praised for leading support projects for elderly living alone based on the ‘1% Happiness Sharing Fund’ created through a 1:1 matching grant system between the company and its members, and for recognizing corporate social responsibility and contributing to the establishment of a social safety net for elderly living alone with a leading attitude as the chairman of the SK Innovation affiliate labor unions.

Chairman Lee said, "Especially in difficult times like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to pay more attention to welfare blind spots such as elderly living alone who desperately need help," and added, "As chairman of the SK Innovation Labor Union, I will work together with all members to directly fulfill social responsibility and lead a life of coexistence and shared values."

In this regard, SK Innovation has been focusing its social value creation efforts on major marginalized groups in society, such as elderly living alone and people with developmental disabilities, and said that this award also recognizes SK Innovation’s ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) management through social contribution.

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