Hankook renews commitment to environment with new ESG committee 

Seoul – Hankook Tire has strengthened sustainability efforts with a dedicated ESG (environment, social, governance) committee within its board of directors to address the challenges currently faced by the industry.

The Korean tire maker announced the formation of the new committee along with its 12th ESG report, which highlight achievements in terms of responsible governance, integrated environmental management, and climate change response.

The report, said Hankook in an 8 Sept statement, is particularly focused on goals until 2030 and the strategies of the recently launched ESG committee.

These, it said, include implementing ‘sustainable natural rubber policies’ and E-Circle declarations, as well as other activities to make a positive impact on the society.

Furthermore, Hankook said that it was also setting clear goals such as using 100% sustainable raw material by 2050 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% compared to 2018. 

The company also said that it was participating in various initiatives for corporate sustainability practices such as UNGC (United Nations Global Compact) and that it had been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years since 2016.