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Environmental

Sustainable Business Model, Values, and Growth SK eternix strives for sustainable development across its business model and management system.

Environmental Management Framework

Reflecting the determination of the CEO, we are driving environmental management by establishing an environmental management policy encompassing environmental performance and management, compliance with environmental regulations, and adaptation to climate change. We are actively developing and implementing effective environmental management systems by minimizing negative environmental impacts throughout our business activities to create a sustainable future where people, society, and the environment coexist and by continuously identifying and implementing advanced improvement methods and tasks.

Environmental Management Policy

SK eternix systematically manages environmental management activities through the establishment and internalization of management infrastructures to minimize environmental risks and elevate environmental management standards. Furthermore, we endeavor to expand environmentally friendly businesses.

  • SK eternix proactively moves forward to tackle the climate crisis.
  • SK eternix officially endorses and actively complies with international environmental declarations, standards, and specifications.
  • SK eternix pursues continuous innovation in all aspects of business operations to provide eco-friendly products and services.
  • SK eternix transparently discloses environmental management-related information to stakeholders in conformity with global standards.
  • SK eternix strives to minimize negative environmental impacts arising from business activities.
  • SK eternix continuously enhances environmental management strategies and implementation systems.
  • SK eternix endeavors to comply with environmental laws and regulations and to establish an environmental management culture.

Hae-zoong Kim, CEO SK eternix

Hae-zoong Kim, CEO SK eternix

We are actively practicing climate change response through business models by expanding the scale of renewable energy generation and entering the power brokerage market in line with the acceleration of energy transition for national-level carbon neutrality by 2050, the market restructuring towards clean energy, supply chain issues, and the increasing importance of energy security.
In order to create a bright future for future generations, we aim to contribute to overcoming the global climate crisis by responding to fundamental environmental trends such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and conservation of natural resources and biodiversity.

Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection

Shintaegwang Solar power Plant in Buyeo

Protected species: wildcat, hen harrier, goshawk, upland buzzard, narrow-mouthed toad, kestrel, scops owl, brown hawk owl, grey frog hawk, eagle, and sparrowhawk

  • Preventing capture and exploitation of small animal species, which are the primary food sources
  • Installing signs in areas where these species are expected to appear
  • Providing regular education for workers

Uiseong Hwanghaksan Onshore Wind power Plant

Protected species: wildcat, marten, eagle, scops owl, eagle owl, and Siberian flying squirrel

  • Ecological special zones, artificial nesting sites, feeding stations, pillar installation for wildlife crossings, creation of rock piles, and installation of wildlife biotope
  • Introducing vegetation cover and natural stone retaining walls to create migration routes, installing and operating aviation obstacles to prevent nocturnal collisions with birds

Sinan Ui Offshore Wind power Plant

Protected species: otter, wildcat, python, birds

  • Avoiding nighttime construction, installing temporary nesting sites, utilizing low-noise and low-vibration construction methods
  • Developing phased construction plans including snake movement plans
  • Applying bird recognition and avoidance systems to prevent bird collisions
  • Minimizing habitat disturbance by installing underground facilities for grid connection construction with the smallest possible footprint