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Taihan Secures Fifth Consecutive ESG ‘A Grade’ Following Integration into the Hoban Group- The only wire and cable company to earn an Integrated A Grade in 2021 and maintain it for five consecutive years- Strong and well-aligned performance across Environment, Social, and Governance categories- Continuous achievements driven by structured implementation plans and organization-wide commitmentTaihan has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable management by maintaining a top-tier ESG rating within the wire and cable industry. The company announced on the 20th that it received an Integrated “A (Excellent)” rating in the 2025 ESG assessment conducted by the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS). This accomplishment marks the fifth consecutive year Taihan has earned an A rating since becoming the only wire and cable manufacturer in Korea to achieve the distinction in 2021, following its incorporation into the Hoban Group. In the 2025 assessment, Taihan received A in the Environmental (E) and Social (S), and B+ in Governance (G), reflecting strong and consistent performance across the ESG pillars. These results are attributed to the company’s structured implementation strategies and its robust, organization-wide commitment to advancing ESG principles. Taihan continues to strengthen its sustainability efforts through its carbon-neutrality roadmap, installing solar power facilities and carrying out long-term ecosystem preservation projects. In collaboration with the Hoban Group, the company has also expanded its social contribution initiatives, including community volunteering, blood donation campaigns, and disaster relief efforts. Taihan also supports athletes with disabilities by providing employment and training opportunities. In addition, the company operates comprehensive family-friendly programs spanning pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare to enhance employee welfare and promote a more supportive work–life environment. To establish a transparent and ethical corporate governance culture, Taihan has reinforced its internal control and risk management frameworks and advanced its compliance systems. The company’s excellence in compliance was formally recognized through the acquisition of ISO 37301, the international standard for compliance management systems. A Taihan spokesperson stated, “Securing an Integrated A Grade for five consecutive years is a testament to our genuine commitment to ESG management and the collective efforts of all our employees,” adding, “We will continue to uphold ESG as a core value and pursue sustainable growth through balanced progress in environmental protection, social responsibility, and transparent governance.” KCGS evaluates the ESG performance of domestic companies and assigns both category-specific and integrated ratings. In its 2025 assessment, the organization reviewed 1,024 companies, including 805 listed on the Korea Exchange, and awarded A Grade or higher to 216 firms, representing approximately 27 percent of those evaluated.​ 

Taihan has won an integrated A grade in the 2024 ESG Evaluation​Taihan announced on the 25th of October that it has won an "Integrated A grade" in the "2024 ESG Evaluation" conducted by the Korea Corporate Governance Service (KCGS). It is the fourth consecutive year that it has earned an A rating since it was the only one in the Korean cable industry to receive an integrated A rating in 2021. In this year's evaluation, Taihan received a grade of Environment (E) A, Social (S) A+, and Governance (G) B. In particular, the social sector fared the best, with only 172 companies out of 794 achieving an A+ rating. This is the highest grade possible in the assessment, as no company received an S across all categories.​ 

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.