SKIET Poland Subsidiary Awarded 'Sustainability Leader' by Government

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SK IE Technology (hereinafter SKIET) Poland branch received the ‘Sustainability Leader’ Ministerial Award at the ‘Polonica Progressio’ ceremony held on the 22nd (local time), hosted by the Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology.

‘Polonica Progressio’ is a compound word combining Polonica, meaning a national award of Poland, and Progressio, representing seven categories. It was launched last year to discover companies that support Poland’s economic development and practice coexistence with local communities through management innovation. There are a total of seven categories, including Foreign Investment, Innovator, and Sustainability Leader.

SKIET Poland branch was selected as the ‘Sustainability Leader’ in recognition of its contributions to Poland’s economic development and local communities based on efforts for community coexistence and eco-friendly management. The award was presented by Waldemar Buda, Minister of Economic Development and Technology, and Grzegorz Piechowiak, Deputy Minister.

Park Byung-chul, Head of SK IE Technology Poland Corporation (left), is receiving the 'Sustainability Leader' Ministerial Award from Grzegorz Piechowiak, Deputy Minister of the Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology. [Photo by SKIET]

This award is significant as the Silesian Voivodeship, where the factory is located, is accelerating the transition to an eco-friendly economy centered on the electric vehicle value chain, and the Polish government highly evaluated the sustainability of SKIET’s separator business.

Since starting operations at its first plant in January 2021, SKIET Poland branch has continuously engaged in social contribution activities in one field. It has established SK industry-academia cooperation sponsorship courses at three technical schools in Silesian Voivodeship, where the factory is located, contributing to job creation, and also supports social welfare institutions through donations, volunteer activities, and cultural events (competitions).

Additionally, it is leading ESG management to enhance the sustainability of the separator production plant. In 2021 and 2022, it achieved RE100 by supplying 100% of the plant’s operating power from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.

Waldemar Buda, Minister of Economic Development and Technology of Poland, said, “Through the efforts of entrepreneurs, Poland has achieved about 44% GDP growth and a reduction in unemployment over the past 10 years, making Poland a much more attractive place for investment,” and added, “We appreciate the efforts of these entrepreneurs.”

Park Byung-chul, head of SKIET Poland branch, said, “We are very pleased that our role in stably supplying separators, a core component of battery materials for electric vehicles, as well as the excellent evaluation of various coexistence activities, has led to this award,” and added, “We will continue to pursue sustainable management to become a representative Korean company recognized by the local community.”

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