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SK resonac

About the Company

SK resonac, which is a joint venture established with Japan's Resonac, is growing into a leader in the semiconductor etching gas area by localizing high-level etching gases that are highly dependent on imports and enhancing domestic technological independence.

SK resonac has built a stable supply chain of high purity etching gases based on the only synthesis process-based CH3F and HBr production facilities in Korea and is striving to develop and produce various etching gases based on its accumulated technologies and capabilities to provide solutions to various needs of customers.
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SK resonac, which produces and sells etching gases that form fine and uniform circuits in semiconductors, aims to become a leading supplier in the etching gas industry based on its accumulated technologies and capabilities.

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Among the various etching gases, SK resonac’s portfolio is focused on high-precision gases,such as Monofluoromethane (CH3F), hexafluorobutadiene (C4F6), and difluoromethane (CH2F2).In the future, SK resonac will also provide more diverse etching solutions.

CH3F(모노플루오르메탄), C4F6(육불화부타디엔), CH2F2(디플루오르메탄), CHF3(트리플루오르메탄), ETC(기타) Dry Etching(→) 식각 공정 전 → 식각 공정 후

Etching gases etch the shape of a space for circuit in the semiconductor prior to the circuit formation of semiconductor. They are in high demand as they are essential in achieving greater precision in 3D structures.

  • MonofluoromethaneCH3F

    CH3F, an etching gas for nitride films in 3D NAND flash memory devices, is becoming more widespread with the increase of 3D NAND use. SK materials is the first and only manufacturer of CH3F in Korea.

  • HexafluorobutadieneC4F6

    C4F6 is used in the etching of oxide films for miniaturized DRAMs and 3D NAND flash memory devices. C4F6 has seen a significant increase in demand.

  • DifluoromethaneCH2F2

    CH2F2, along with CH3F, is a gas used in etching nitride films in NAND flash memory devices. It has been widely utilized since 3D NAND has been increasingly used in the recent.

  • Hydrogen bromideHBr

    HBr is a gas used in semiconductor etching processes. It has excellent precision / vertical etching capabilities, whose usage is increasing due to the sophistication of semiconductors.

Environment

Environmental Strategy

Environmental Compliance System

SK resonac has established its own environmental procedures in the fields of air, water, and waste, etc. in order to comply with state environmental laws and regulations, such as the Clean Air Conservation Act and the Water Environment Conservation Act, and regularly checks the level of implementation.
In particular, in 2021, SK resonac strengthened its own compliance monitoring process to monitor compliance with SHE laws and its internal regulations. The company updated its internal compliance scorecard for environmental laws and regulations to reflect revisions to laws, recent SHE issues, and other companies’ violations of laws, and ceach business site conducted a self-evaluation and the environmental management team verified the results. In addition, SK resonac manages pollutants emitted from its business site by applying stricter self-management standards than the legal emission standards. Through this, we expect to prevent violations of laws and minimize impact on the environment.

Process Enablers
Preparation of compliance self-check items and evaluation tables
Establishment of self-assessment guidelines and training
Regular self-assessment (once a quarter)
Review of self-assessment results (Environmental Management Team & SHE Planning Team)
Establishment of improvement plan
Report to the management
Implementation of improvements
Review of improvement results (Environmental Management Team & SHE Planning Team)
 Standardization of assessment criteria
  • Establish a compliance scorecard / assessment guide
    • Reflect other companies’ violations of laws and regulations
    • Regular update of compliance scorecard (once a year)
Compliance assessment training
  • Training on how to inspect compliance assessment items
    • Information on the criteria for interpreting law and regulation violations of third companies
    • Education on self-evaluation results and improvement results
Constant inspection
  • Constant inspection of compliance levels
    • Monitor social issues / revisions of major laws and regulations
    • Review of improvement plans
Strengthening validation and improving reporting
  • Approval by general director mandatory for compliance assessment results
  • Regular review of compliance assessment results

Society

Safety / Health Management

SK resonac has established a Safety, Health, and Environment(SHE) policy to build a safe and healthy workplace and eco- friendly corporate culture, and is strengthening safety, health, and environmental management not only for its members but also for all stakeholders such as local communities, customers, and suppliers.

SHE Policy

SK resonac pursues the protection of humans and the environment as the highest value at all stages of its management activities, and actively practices the following to create a safe and happy workplace trusted by members and stakeholders.

  1. 1. Building a safe and healthy workplace

    By continuously improving the SHE management system, we create safe and healthy workplaces that all stakeholders, including members, communities, and customers, can trust.

  2. 2. Pursuit of eco-friendly corporate culture

    We protect the environment of workplaces and communities through eco-friendly design, efficient use of resources, and thorough management of chemicals, and actively respond to the global climate change crisis by preemptively reducing greenhouse gases.

  3. 3. Compliance and transparent disclosure of information

    We comply with SHE laws, by-laws and stakeholder requirements, and secures stakeholder trust through transparent disclosure of information.

  4. 4. Engagement of members

    All members recognize human and environmental protection as their top priority and actively participate in creating safer and healthier workplaces.

Quality Management

SK resonac carries out preemptive activities, going beyond simple quality management, for zero customer safety accidents through compliance with international environmental management standards and customized services. It pursues customer happiness by providing customers with the best value in terms of quality and safety.

Quality Management Policy

SK resonac pursues customer satisfaction as the highest value through quality, and actively practices the following to secure the trust of members and stakeholders, and for sustainable quality management.

  1. 1. Pursuing customer happiness with the best quality and service

    As a partner that creates the value of customer satisfaction, we pursue customer happiness by providing the highest quality products and services.

  2. 2. Building trust through advanced quality system operation

    Through preemptive and advanced quality system operation and continuous quality innovation, we build customer trust in differentiated quality competitiveness.

  3. 3. The best partner with innovative products and technologies

    Through the development of innovative products through technological development, we become the best partner to provide customer satisfaction.

  4. 4. Voluntary / motivated participation of all members

    All members do their best to implement the world's best quality management based on VWBE* organizational culture.

    * Voluntarily, Willingly, Brain Engagement

Supply Chain Management

SK resonac pursues true mutual growth with the suppliers with which it has established cooperative relationships. It conducts initial and post evaluations regularly for its suppliers in the areas of management, technology, quality, environment, and safety, and aims to improve the ESG level of its suppliers through ESG risk assessment and management.

  • Sustainable Supply Chain Secure a management system

    • Comprehensive evaluation of suppliers
    • Suppliers' Code of Conduct
    • Suppliers’ ESG risk assessment and ESG level enhancement activities

  • Responsible procurement

    • Fair procurement of raw and subsidiary materials
    • Expanding social purchasing

  • Shared growth with suppliers

    • Operation of the shared growth council
    • Operation of shared growth programs
    • Enhancement of environmental management capabilities and provision of incentives (Greenhouse gases, water, waste, etc.)

Human Rights Management

SK resonac has established a human rights policy that members must comply with to prevent human rights violations of stakeholders, such as suppliers, as well as members.

Based on the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, international standards and guidelines related to human rights and labor, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Charter, and the OECD Due Diligence Guidelines, and SKMS norms, we seek to achieve business goals while playing a key role in social and economic development by creating value for various stakeholders, such as customers, members, and shareholders, and complying with social responsibilities and norms that contribute to the happiness of mankind..

Detailed Operation Policy
  1. 1. Respect for Human Rights

    We respect all members as human beings and strive to prevent any acts that violate human rights.

  2. 2. Working Environment and Safety

    By complying with international standards, related laws and internal regulations for the working environment, we continuously strive to create a pleasant working environment and prevent safety accidents.

  3. 3. Prohibition of Forced Labor

    We do not force members to work against their free will by means of mental or physical restraint, and do not require the transfer of government-issued identity cards, passports, or work permits as a condition of employment.

  4. 4. Prohibition of Child Labor

    We do not employ children and adolescents under the age of 15, and in the case of minors under the age of 18, comply with the labor laws and regulations of the local country to avoid engaging them in dangerous or hazardous wor

  5. 5. Compliance with working hours

    We follow regular working hours and overtime hours set by the labor laws and regulations of each country or region.

  6. 6. Wages and Benefits

    We set the wages of members to exceed the minimum level set by the labor laws and regulations of each country or region.

  7. 7. Prohibition of Discrimination

    We do not discriminate in employment on any basis such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, etc., and we do not discriminate in working conditions such as wages and promotions for the same reason.

  8. 8. Freedom of Association

    We guarantee the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining in accordance with the labor laws and regulations of each country or region, and do not give disadvantageous treatment due to membership, activity, or formation of a trade union.

  9. 9. Freedom of Expression

    Everyone has freedom of opinion and expression, freedom to have opinions without interference, and freedom to obtain information, pursue ideas, and communicate opinions without restriction on borders and media.

  10. 10. Privacy

    In order to protect the human rights of all stakeholders, we protect the personal information of stakeholders in accordance with local laws. We do not use personal information for any other purpose without the consent of the person concerned.

Social Contribution

Under the slogan of 'A company that grows together by sharing happiness with the local community,' SK resonac strives to contribute to society by establishing a direction for solving social problems, fostering future talents, and sharing happiness.

A company that grows together by
sharing happiness with the local community

Direction

Solving social problems 		Fostering future talents Happiness sharing activities
  • Discovery / development of young entrepreneurs
  • Building a social safety net for the vulnerable
  • Biz-linked career experience education
  • Fostering talents through industry-academia collaboration
  • Scholarship support for outstanding talents
  • Sponsorship of local cultural and art events
  • Happiness Sharing Fund / Volunteer Corps

Governance

Ethical Management

Based on SKMS, SK resonac pursues to play a key role in social and economic development and contributes to the happiness of mankind by creating value for various stakeholders such as customers, members, and society, and determines and improves ethical risks according to an ethical management process consisting of Prevention, Detection, and Response, using the Code of Ethics, which is the standard for correct behavior and value judgment that members must abide by, as the basic rules of ethical management.

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SK resonac recognizes ethical management as an important prerequisite for corporate sustainability, and strives to create a fair and transparent corporate culture and practice ethical management by establishing the following ethical management 3C(Code, Compliance, Consensus) system with the goal of zero corruption and the principle of zero tolerance for unethical and corruption acts.

Ethical Management System’s 3 Elements (3C)
  • 윤리규범 Code
    • Code of Ethics / Code of Practice
    • Don'ts in major areas
    • Ethical management practice FAQ for SK leaders
    • Ethical management practice pledge
    • No holiday gifts
  • 제도 compliance
    • Integrated report site operation and whistleblower protection
    • Operation of ethics grievance counseling center (happy empathy)
    • Self-regulation system operation
  • 공감대 형성 Consensus
    • Development and implementation of ethical management education programs
    • Ethical Management Practice Letter
    • Operation of member communication and participation programs
    • Ethical management level diagnosis survey
    • Ethical management practice workshop

Fair Trade

SK resonac has introduced the Fair Trade Compliance Program(CP) to preemptively respond to fair trade-related regulations and more systematically fulfill its social responsibility to practice win-win cooperation. In addition, it has established a fair trade compliance system by appointing a fair trade compliance manager and establishing CP operation guidelines.
SK resonac has established the principle of 'fair trade and competition' in the ethical management guidelines, and obligated employees to clearly understand and comply with fair trade related laws and regulations and the company's CP operation guidelines. In addition, the CP operating guidelines strictly prohibit unfair trade with competitors and counterparties through employees’ obligation clauses. In addition, in order to protect the intellectual property rights and technical information of suppliers, SK resonac stipulated Article 41(Provision of technical data, etc.) in the basic contract for goods transactions prepared at the time of transaction. This clause obligates it to fulfill its confidentiality obligation as a recipient of information for materials provided by suppliers that require confidentiality.

Employees’ obligation clauses under CP operation guidelines

Compliance with fair trade
Prohibition of unfair collusive acts
Prohibition of unfair trade practices