Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Implements ESG Management Activities During Nuclear Power Plant Construction Process

Published 25 Apr.2022 17:48(KST)

Updated 10 Aug.2025 11:06(KST)

ESG Management Practice Declaration Ceremony for Nuclear Power Plant Construction Held

On the 25th, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power held a ceremony to announce the practice of ESG management in nuclear power plant construction at the Shin-Kori Units 5 and 6 construction site in Ulju-gun.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (hereinafter KHNP) held the ‘Nuclear Power Plant Construction ESG Management Practice Declaration Ceremony’ on the 25th at the Shin-Kori Units 5 and 6 construction site in Ulju-gun.

The event, organized to declare the commitment to carry out ESG management activities during the nuclear power plant construction project and to encourage the participation of stakeholders, was attended by executives and employees of KHNP and nuclear power plant construction participants, as well as local residents.

At the event, KHNP pledged to carry out the nuclear power plant construction project without delay and to lead climate change by implementing eco-friendly policies such as waste reduction throughout the entire construction process, from design to procurement, manufacturing, and construction.

There are plans to develop the Shin-Kori Units 5 and 6 nuclear power plant site into a world-class landmark by creating an APR1400 theme park utilizing eco-friendly green infrastructure and a renewable energy specialized complex.

KHNP also committed to practicing safety-first management by strengthening safety management so that workers can work with peace of mind and expanding the 4th industrial safety management system. It aims to contribute to revitalizing the local economy through the utilization of local resources, expansion of cooperation projects with small and medium-sized enterprises, and creation of local jobs. Furthermore, KHNP plans to maintain and develop the nuclear power ecosystem by continuously supporting management activities through direct communication with partner companies participating in the construction.

To ensure transparent information disclosure and communication with the public, KHNP plans to expand the operation of the citizen participation group and to conduct education and evaluation to establish a culture of integrity and ethics at the construction site.

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are non-financial factors of a company. Since last year, KHNP has established an ESG management strategy system and formed an ESG committee to begin full-scale ESG management activities.

Jaehoon Jeong, President of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, promised ESG management activities that prioritize safety and can be felt by the public in his congratulatory speech.

Jaehoon Jung, President of KHNP, said, “We will prioritize the safety of workers in the nuclear power plant project and continue ESG management activities that the public can feel and be impressed by. Through this declaration ceremony, we hope to spread KHNP’s ESG management activities throughout the energy industry so that KHNP, construction participants, and local residents can all develop together.”