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Establishing Carbon Neutrality RoadmapTaihan Cable & Solution has established a detailed carbon neutrality roadmap to achieve Net Zero by 2050. The greenhouse gas reduction targets are set according to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards. SBTi is a global initiative that validates corporate carbon emission reduction targets based on scientific evidence. Taihan plans to submit its reduction targets and implementation plans within the first half of this year, aiming to be the first in the domestic cable industry to receive approval from SBTi. According to its roadmap, Taihan plans to reduce the total amount of carbon emissions, both direct and indirect, from all its operations, both domestic and international, by 46% by 2031. In addition, the company aims to reduce carbon emissions from its entire value chain, including overseas subsidiaries, partners, and transportation, by more than 30% by 2031. The ultimate goal is to achieve Net Zero by 2050, meaning all carbon emissions from product manufacturing and business activities will be reduced to zero. 

'1 Company, 1 Coastal Area' activity​Taihan employees conducted the '1 Company, 1 Coastal Area' activity near Yongmuchi Port in Dangjin City. Since 2011, Taihan has continuously engaged in environmental volunteer activities in cooperation with Dangjin City for the '1 Company, 1 Coastal Area' initiative. In the latest activity, they collected 120kg of marine litter, contributing to creating a clean and pleasant environment. Taihan will continue to practice eco-friendly management for the local community based on the medium-to-long-term environmental strategy 'Green2030.' 

Donated 57 grapefruit trees to Binh Thuan Province in VietnamIn March, Taihan participated in a tree-planting campaign. As part of this activity, Taihan donated 57 grapefruit trees to Binh Thuan Province in Vietnam.The campaign helps reduce carbon emissions and supports impoverished households with crops. Taihan will continue to bring warmth to all places in need through its social contributions. If you want to know more about Taihan's social contribution activities, please check the link.​ 

Conservation Activities for Endangered Species in Dangjin City for Biodiversity ProtectionThe Hoban Group's employee volunteer group​, “Hoban Sarangnanumi​,” made a donation of 10 million KRW to Dangjin City. This donation, collected from voluntary employee contributions, will be allocated towards the conservation of endangered species and the rescue of wildlife in Dangjin City, with the aim of protecting biodiversity. As a part of these initiatives, on December 20, 2022, Taihan employees participated in a feeding activity for endangered species, including the Korean water deer, in the vicinity of the Sapgyoho Lake Wildlife Protection Area in Dangjin City. Taihan will continue to be involved in various environmental conservation activities, working towards a sustainable future.

Hoban Sarangnanumi​ Activities at Seoul Grand Park as PartOn Saturday, May 13, 2023, Hoban Group's employee volunteer group​over 100 Hoban Sarangnanumi members​, including 16 Taihan employees, took part in volunteer activities at Seoul Grand Park. The team revitalized the exterior walls of the camel enclosure with vibrant murals, and worked tirelessly to create a safe and pleasant living environment for the animals by planting grasses and trees. 

Taihan engages in clean-up activities to protect the environmentSince 2011, when Taihan signed an agreement with the city of Dangjin for the “One Company, One Coastal Care” campaign, the company has regularly taken part in volunteer activities to help the environment. On the latest clean-up day, employees collected more than a ton of garbage to create a cleaner coastal environment and a pleasant living environment for the locals. Employees also engaged in activities to protect the natural habitat of the Seoul Frog at the Dangjin Reservoir Ecological Park. The Seoul Frog is an endangered species whose population is rapidly declining due to the widespread use of pesticides and rampant environmental pollution. To this end, Taihan cleaned up the nearby environment with its employees to protect the habitat of the Seoul Frog. Meanwhile, the company has established a mid- to long-term strategy called “Green 2030” that lays out its plans to manage the environment, and is making efforts to help build an eco-friendly society. Going forward, Taihan is hoping to carry out various initiatives for a sustainable future. 

Mid- to long-term environmental strategy​Taihan has established a mid- to long-term strategy Green 2030 that embodies environmental management among the ESG strategies. △Environmental policy advancement, △Environmental investment reinforcement, △Environment and energy management, and △Use of new and renewable energy are the main promotion areas, and detailed plans and tasks for each area were also decided. In order to create sustainable value and create an eco-friendly society, all employees of Taihan are sharing “Green 2030” data on the intranet, and related education such as Improving Awareness for the Creation of a Carbon-Neutral Practice is ongoing.

ESG Management started in earnes​Taihan decided to focus on strengthening ESG management and proceeded with the following procedures: establishing ESG committee under the Board of Directors, designating an in-house dedicated department to be in charge of related affairs and launching a consultative body composed of about 10 related departments. The following ESG management strategies, which are the main strategic directions, have also been established. △Eco-friendly management advancement, △Ethics & contribution management expansion,  △Transparency of corporate governance Taihan has published an ESG report containing these new ESG management strategies and 2020 performance on its corporate website.

Taihan cleans up the environment near Janggohang Port in Dangjin-siOn April 26 (Fri), Taihan’s executives and staff at the company’s Dangjin plant volunteered to clean up the environment surrounding Janggohang Port in Dangjin-si. The latest cleanup activity was part of Taihan’s “1 company-1 Shoreline Cleanup Initiative” agreement with Dangjin-si’s municipal government signed back in 2011. Taihan cleans up the Janggohang Port and the surrounding areas four times a year.   Employees who volunteered for cleaning up duties collected 2t of waste from the breakwater and pier, and helped protect the local environment and create a pleasant residential environment for the locals. Taihan strives to build a world where everyone lives happily together! Moving forward, Taihan will continue to work hard to achieve sustainable development of the local community and its natural environment.