SK ecoplant Receives 'Highest' Rating in Shared Growth Index for 10th Consecutive Year

Recognized for Efforts to Strengthen Fair Trade Foundations
and Enhance Business Partner Competitiveness
as Part of Broader Mutual-Growth Initiatives

SK ecoplant announced on November 11 that it had received the highest rating in the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership's assessment of shared growth index ratings. It has received the highest rating for 10 consecutive years, from 2017 through 2026.

A view of the SK ecoplant headquarters. SK ecoplant

The shared growth index assessment evaluates companies each year based on their activities to promote mutual growth and their level of compliance with fair trade agreements. The results of assessments by the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership and the Korea Fair Trade Commission are combined, and companies are assigned one of five ratings: highest, excellent, average, unsatisfactory, or very unsatisfactory.

SK ecoplant regards creating a fair and transparent trading environment as a fundamental principle of shared growth and continues to operate relevant systems. It incorporates the Korea Fair Trade Commission's four key guidelines into its internal regulations and work procedures, and regularly checks compliance with fair trade practices on ongoing projects.

SK ecoplant also continues to support the sustainable growth and competitiveness of its business partners. Programs in areas such as shared-growth loan funds, ESG assessments and consulting, and fair trade education help business partners strengthen their management stability and capabilities.

SK ecoplant is also expanding collaboration with small and medium-sized companies and startups that possess innovative technologies. Through shared-growth platforms such as Tech Open Collaboration and ConTech Meet-up Day, it identifies companies in future technology fields, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), and supports joint research and development and technology commercialization. By developing technologies together that can be applied to its businesses and worksites, SK ecoplant is expanding shared growth into the field of technology collaboration.

Jung Taesu, SK ecoplant's executive in charge of procurement, said, "Receiving the highest rating for 10 consecutive years is the result of our continued efforts to put fair trade and shared growth into practice, grounded in trust with our business partners. We will continue to communicate closely with our business partners and strengthen practical support and collaboration to further solidify the foundation for sustainable mutual growth."

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