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25. Environmental Standards and Policies
Building on its philosophy of “Green Management,” the Company continues to promote an abundant life as well as the protection of the
global environment through corporate activities that benefit both people and nature. The Company is committed to environment protection
and preservation in all aspects of its corporate activities, including product development, production, marketing and disposal.
The Company has been recognized as one of the most environment-friendly companies and has acquired ISO 14001 certification for its
environmental management system. In addition to engaging in development and research activities for environment-friendly products, the
Company operates waste treatment facilities for its own use and a recycling center to collect and recycle waste electronic goods. The
Company actively participates in community environmental protection programs. In addition, the Company supports community programs
to clean, protect and preserve the natural environment, including mountains, streams and parks.
26. Employee Benefits and Public Donations
A) Details of the Company’s employee benefits are listed below.
B) Details of public donations made by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 are as follows:
27. Cultivation of Professional Human Resources and Professional Training
The Company operates a leadership development center, a high technology institute and a global marketing institute. The Company has
cultivated domestic and overseas experts in each area of business through the operation of these professional institutes and overseas
assignments. The Company also provides employees with access to higher education programs at domestic and overseas universities,
academic research programs, the in-house College of Technology and the 21st Century Academy program.
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Support of employee
wealth accumulation
Living support
Support for commuting, meals, etc.
Medical support
Support for leisure activities
• Allots a portion of newly issued shares to the employee stock ownership association.
• Operates a mutual savings scheme to assist employees in urgent need of funds.
• Individual pension plans to support a comfortable retirement.
• Provides housing for employees assigned to factories or provincial office jobs.
• Provides academic tuition support.
• Provides commuter buses for employees.
• Operates in-house restaurants and provides work clothing.
• Support for congratulations and condolences.
• Finances annual medical check-ups for employees.
• Provides assistance for employee medical expenses.
• Operates condominium and resort facilities for employees.
• Provides paid summer or winter vacations and half-day holidays.
BenefitsArea
Donations of land for local roads
Contributions to the employee welfare fund
Donations to support universities and help the less fortunate
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80,000
90,533
170,533
54,182
54,000
30,874
139,056
Millions of Won
2000 1999
Donations