Naver Supports Adoption of Eco-Friendly Plastic Materials for Small and Medium Businesses with SK Chemicals

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Choi] Naver announced on the 13th that it will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including SK Chemical and Naver Smart Store operators, in adopting eco-friendly plastic materials.

On the same day, the two companies held a business agreement ceremony at Naver 1784 located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam City, attended by Kim Hyun-seok, Head of SK Chemical GC Business Division, and Lim Dong-a, Naver's Head of External and ESG Policy.

Naver and SK Chemical will utilize SK Chemical's 'Sustainable Packaging Solution (SPS)' to identify SME operators who wish to switch their products or containers to eco-friendly materials, and support selected partners with mold production and promotions through Naver Shopping. SK Chemical's SPS is a core material connecting the plastic circular ecosystem, made from recycled raw materials and recyclable.

Through this, they plan to contribute to minimizing waste generated during product distribution and consumption processes and establish an ecosystem where eco-friendly plastic materials can circulate positively from production to recycling stages. Additionally, the two companies will cooperate on ESG education programs targeting SMEs.

Lim Dong-a, Naver's Head of External and ESG Policy, said, "It is meaningful that we can strengthen the ESG and eco-friendly capabilities of SMEs, who are Naver's key partners, and contribute to building an eco-friendly plastic ecosystem through Naver Shopping," adding, "We will create ESG cooperation models together with various partners connected to Naver in the future."

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