Yungpo publishes '2025 Sustainability Management Report'... Consolidating ESG performance and future strategies

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(Jung) Yungpo announced on the 20th that it has published its '2025 Sustainability Management Report,' which consolidates specific achievements and future strategies across each area of ESG (environment, social, and governance).

Published for the third time following 2023, the report was created to transparently disclose Yungpo's process of internalizing enterprise-wide ESG management and its implementation results, Yungpo emphasized. The report prominently reflects ESG activities aligned with global standards, including ▲environmental-friendly management ▲strengthened safety management systems ▲advanced responsible mineral procurement ▲and enhanced mutual prosperity with local communities.

Notably, this report deeply captures the meaning of communication and mutual prosperity with local communities in a visual manner as well. It features 5-line poems and design works by Joo Yo (수상) from Yungpo's annual 'Bonghwa·Seokpo Village Contest' held for local residents on each section cover. By placing works directly created by residents prominently throughout the report, it clearly expresses that sustainable management is a value co-created by the company and the local community.

In the environment (E) section of the sustainability management report, specific indicators are included to enhance the eco-friendliness of smelting processes and promote resource circulation. Yungpo continues water resource recycling through its zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system, which began operations in 2021, while simultaneously improving operational efficiency by establishing a renewable energy infrastructure. As a result of these environmental improvement efforts, objective field data confirmed that the water quality of rivers near Seokpo Smelter has been maintained at levels equivalent to Class 1 or 2, and the surrounding ecosystem is well preserved.

The social (S) section covers achievements in establishing safety and health management systems and building responsible supply chains. Yungpo has established a safety and health governance centered on its CEO to systematically manage on-site safety. As part of advancing its supply chain management system, it completed certification for RMAP (Responsible Minerals Assurance Process), a global standard for responsible minerals. Additionally, the company is fostering an organizational culture based on respect for employees and diversity and inclusion, while expanding social responsibility implementation through sustainable partnerships with suppliers.

In the governance (G) section, activities aimed at enhancing shareholder value and ensuring transparency of corporate governance were highlighted. Yungpo has managed key ESG issues primarily through its board of directors and undertaken substantive improvements in corporate governance, including the cancellation of treasury shares and stock splits to solidify shareholder trust, as well as appointing outside directors recommended by ordinary shareholders. Furthermore, the company transparently discloses major corporate policies and management information, strengthens the role and expertise of the board of directors, and has established a responsible decision-making system.

In addition, ahead of the mandatory disclosure of sustainability management reports for KOSPI-listed companies, Yungpo proactively disclosed its report for the first time this year, further enhancing management transparency. This reflects the company's strong commitment to fulfilling its social responsibilities and aims to solidify external trust by transparently providing ESG-related information to the market and investors.

Kim Ki-ho, CEO of Yungpo, stated, "Moving forward, we will internalize ESG as a standard for all aspects of corporate operations and further advance the sustainable management system across all areas of environment, social, and governance." He added, "Through this, we aim to establish ourselves not merely as a zinc production company but as a 'sustainable smelter' that circulates resources and takes responsibility for foundational materials for future industries."

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