"Strengthening Climate and Ethics" DL Group Releases Third Sustainability Management Report

On September 18, DL announced that it has published a group-wide "Sustainability Management Report" that details the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management activities and achievements of its major affiliates, including DL E&C and DL Chemical. This is the third report since its first publication in 2023. This year, Pocheon Power, a natural gas power generation company, was newly included as a reporting subject, expanding the scope of ESG information disclosure.

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This report improved the "double materiality assessment" method, which analyzes both the impact of the company on the environment and society as well as the impact of external factors on the company's finances, to identify a total of six key ESG issues: four in the environmental and social areas and two in the governance area.

In particular, the report places significant emphasis on the group's strategies and achievements in responding to climate change. Starting this year, DL has expanded the number of affiliates subject to climate scenario-based impact analysis, identifying risk factors by business sector-such as petrochemicals, construction, and energy-and establishing a response management system. Based on this, the report discloses governance, strategies, risk management, goals, and indicators for climate change response, and outlines plans to proactively prepare for the upcoming mandatory ESG disclosures in Korea.

DL Group is actively building an eco-friendly business portfolio to respond to climate change and ensure sustainable growth. In the petrochemical sector, DL Chemical is focusing on the development of bio-based raw materials and recycled plastic materials, while in the construction sector, DL E&C is accelerating investments in small modular reactor (SMR) technology and enhancing its capabilities in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies.

From a governance perspective, the group has prioritized building trust through ethical and compliant management practices. DL and five other major affiliates operate under ISO37301 (Compliance Management System) or ISO37001 (Anti-Bribery Management System) certifications, implementing compliance at a global standard. In recognition of these efforts, four companies, including DL, were selected as excellent companies (AA grade) in the Fair Trade Commission’s CP evaluation for 2023-2024.

A DL Group representative stated, "We will continue to focus our capabilities on ESG management at the group level and strive for transparent ESG information disclosure."

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