Lotte Homeshopping Obtains ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management

Lotte Homeshopping received the 'ISO 14001' certification, an international standard for environmental management systems, from the Korea Standards Association at its headquarters in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the 16th, and held an award ceremony. (From left) Park Jin-seong, Head of Certification Division at Korea Standards Association, Yoon Ji-hwan, Head of Marketing Division at Lotte Homeshopping.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] Lotte Homeshopping announced on the 16th that it received the 'ISO 14001' certification, an international standard for environmental management systems, from the Korea Standards Association at its headquarters in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and held an awarding ceremony.

The event was attended by Shin Seongbin, Head of Marketing Division at Lotte Homeshopping, Park Jinseong, Head of Certification Division at the Korea Standards Association, and other officials, and the environmental management system certificate was presented to Lotte Homeshopping. 'ISO 14001' is an international standard for environmental management established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), granted to companies that have established procedures and organizations such as management processes for implementing environmental management and continuously strive to improve. Lotte Homeshopping was highly evaluated for establishing environmental management policies and goals, forming a dedicated ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) organization, and systematically executing eco-friendly activities.

In August, Lotte Homeshopping declared ESG management, focusing on establishing an environmental management system, fulfilling social responsibilities, and establishing an ESG management system. The company explained, "We launched an 'ESG Committee' with secured expertise and independence and are systematically executing ESG activities." They are introducing eco-friendly materials throughout the packaging and delivery process and are working on creating 50 eco-friendly green spaces called 'Sum;Pyeonhan Forest' by 2025, which will include tree planting and citizen convenience facilities in fine dust concentration management zones and other areas.

They are also promoting upcycling by recycling textile waste such as discarded clothing and fabric into textile panels used as building materials and accessories. In the future, they plan to replace all lighting in broadcasting studios with LED to establish a low-power, eco-friendly broadcasting environment, carry out social contribution activities using recycled textile upcycling, and conduct eco-friendly campaigns targeting local communities and partners, continuously strengthening ESG management.

Shin Seongbin, Head of Marketing Division at Lotte Homeshopping, said, "Recognizing the importance of environmental management and systematically practicing ESG management based on an eco-friendly management system, we have received the 'ISO 14001' certification. We will continue to promote environmental management as a key task throughout management and fulfill social responsibilities through leading ESG activities."

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