Kumho Petrochemical Group enhances eco-friendly management

Kumho Petrochemical employees conduct a safety check on facilities in this undated file photo. Courtesy of Kumho Petrochemical

Kumho Petrochemical Group is making greater efforts to improve environmental measures to meet strengthening regulations.

Of its units, Kumho Petrochemical has been increasing efforts this year to improve facilities to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Following those efforts, the firm's rubber plant in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, was awarded the highest grade in a process safety management evaluation by the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

As part of efforts, Kumho Petrochemical said it is running several programs to enhance its commitment to the environment and safety. One is a biannual meeting held by the Kumho Petrochemical CEO in which group executives closely monitor the eco-friendliness of the company's plants and offices.

Along with Kumho Petrochemical, its affiliates are also striving for sustainability. Kumho P&B Chemicals plans to upgrade its existing air pollution reduction facilities by the first quarter of next year. It also has formed a taskforce with an outside consulting firm to develop strategies to meet strengthening environmental regulations.

“Under the slogan 'Our top priority is safety,' Kumho P&B management and labor are striving to nurture a corporate culture valuing safety,” a Kumho Petrochemical Group official said.

Kumho Mitsui Chemicals is focusing on the safety of its plants. The company has been appointing safety officers who monitor the plants and explore improvements for the company's safety measures. Along those efforts, Kumho Mitsui Chemicals was certified by the Korea Energy Agency for its efficient energy use.

Kumho Polychem is promoting safety measures among its partner companies. Along with its partner firms, Kumho Polychem holds monthly safety measure consulting sessions and runs safety officer programs in which officers regularly check the environment of plants.

“Kumho Petrochemical Group has a sustainability and safety goal of shaping the future as a partner of human and the environment,” Kumho Petrochemical Group Chairman Park Chan-koo said. “We will make comprehensive efforts to enable systematic responses to emerging environmental and safety issues.” (Advertorial)