SOCIAL

| 2024 |

▪︎ Happy Society Policy and Goals

KISCO prioritizes the safety and human rights of its employees based on the values of diversity and inclusion. We strive to promote open communication and mutual growth with stakeholders, aiming for a better life for all humanity.

▪︎ Talent Management Policy and Goals

KISCO is committed to developing talented individuals who are the foundation of corporate competitiveness, under the belief that “people are our greatest asset.” Based on our corporate philosophy of “Harmony, Creativity and Effort,” we pursue human-centered management by establishing a fair personnel management system including recruitment, evaluation, and reasonable compensation based on performance and ability to motivate employees and enhance performance.

▪︎ Status of HR

Employee Status 2022 2023 2024 Remarks
Employee numbers Total employee numbers 586 534 491
Workers with no fixed contract 538 487 452 Out of 16 fixed term workers, 9 employees were
re-employed (as of 2024)
Fixed-term worker 23 21 16
Diversity Mandatory employment of
people with disabilities		 3.3%
(20)		 3.1%
(16)		 3.0%
(14)		 To promote diversity and inclusivity,
we give preference points to applicants with
disabilities during employee recruitment.
We achieve this through inclusive hiring practices
and we ensure that social teams and workplace facilities
include provisions for people with disabilities.
Percentage of female employees 17.6%
(103)		 18.4%
(98)		 18.9%
(93)		 19.4% of staff are women, excluding executives
(team leader, manager)
Percentage of female executives 12.0%
(3)		 12.0%
(3)		 13.0%
(3)
Proportion of female executives among all executives
Foreign employees 6 6 6 In order to recruit excellent foreign employees,
we are making continuous efforts such as attending
the international student recruitment fair.

▪︎ Human Resource Development

KISCO clearly defines the roles and responsibilities required by each position and rank and operates a structured training program to develop competencies aligned with those roles. This helps foster talent that contributes to company-wide performance. Programs include onboarding training for new hires and promotees, leadership development by position, financial education, and more. We also provide a wide range of online courses on job skills, communication, performance management, languages, etc., allowing employees to learn easily and conveniently anytime, anywhere. Currently, around 9,000 courses are available through the internal intranet. Additionally, employee surveys and training satisfaction evaluations are used to gather feedback and continuously improve and refine the training programs.
▪︎ Status of Education
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Employee Training Year 2022 2023 2024
Average training hours per employee Time/ number 26.9 24.9 24.6
– Average training hours = Total training hours / total employees
– Employee training hours include the four mandatory legal trainings*, industrial safety and health education, and external training (including online learning platforms).
* The four mandatory legal trainings are required by Korean law for all employees and include: sexual harassment prevention, awareness training on disabilities in the workplace, personal information protection, and retirement pension education.
▪︎ Application for KISCO Cyber Training Institute
KISCO operates the “KISCO Cyber Training Institute” in collaboration with professional educational institutions, enabling employees to freely select and take various programs for developing job skills.
▪︎ 2024 Cyber Training Institute Competency Development Program Enrollment Status
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Education Classification Types of Detailed Courses Completion Programs¹﹚
(Units)		 Number of Completion²﹚
(Individuals)		 Completion hours²﹚
(Individuals)
Common / Job-specific Management Insight, Business Functions, Shared Values, Business Skills, IT, MBA, QA, etc. 38 35 315
Leadership General Leadership, People Management, Task Management, Self-Management, Organizational Management, etc. 20 20 102
Foreign Languages English, Japanese, Chinese, Other Languages 19 14 166
Industry-specific Professional Skills Manufacturing, Trade/Logistics/Distribution, Engineering Basics, Construction, Finance, General Medicine, etc. 9 9 185
Liberal Arts Education Topics include humanities, general culture, family-friendly programs, cultural lectures, arts, financial planning, etc. 3 4 22
Certification IT/OA, Manufacturing/Environment/Industry, Logistics/Distribution/Purchasing, Service, Taxation/Accounting, Safety, etc. 2 1 36
Total 91 83 826
1) Number of courses actually completed by KISCO employees out of approximately 9,000 available programs.
2) Cumulative number of participants and total completion hours in 2024.
▪︎ Status of Seminar Operations in 2024
KISCO actively encourages participation in seminars provided by domestic and foreign institutions, and customers. These seminars enable KISCO staff to acquire diverse knowledge and broaden their perspectives.
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Host Types of Detailed Processes Number of Courses Attended¹﹚ Number of Attendees²﹚ Duration of Attendance (Hours)³﹚
Domestic and International Institutions Current Issues, ESG, Economic Outlook, AI, Personnel Management, etc. 21 27 54
Clients Financial Markets, ESG, Digital Trends, Major Accidents Penalty Act, Leadership, etc. 9 84 168
Total 30 111 222
1) Number of external seminar sessions completed by KISCO employees among those announced in 2024.
2) Cumulative number of participants and total learning hours in 2024.

▪︎ Respect for Human Rights

The KISCO Code of Ethics provides standards for decision-making, and behavior based on compliance with laws and ethical conduct, aiming to fulfill corporate social responsibility through proper business practices. It outlines policies such as non-discrimination/equal opportunity, mutual respect, and human rights protection for employees, partners, customers, and shareholders. The code prohibits forced labor, wage exploitation, and child labor, while also promoting respect for diversity, non-discrimination, and reasonable conflict resolution.

KISCO also complies with the Korean Labor Standards Act and the Maternal Protection Act and maintains internal policies in alignment with these laws.

▸ Download KISCO Code of Ethics

▪︎ Human Rights Violation Prevention Program

▪︎ Frequent Human Rights Violation Prevention Programs
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Category Frequency Training hour per person Target of training
Sexual harassment prevention education Annual Over 1 hour All employees
Anti-bullying education in the workplace Annual Over 1 hour All employees
Education to improve awareness of people with disabilities Annual Over 1 hour All employees
Personal information security education Annual Over 1 hour All employees
Industrial health and safety education Branching Over 3 hours All employees
Training for new hires Occasional 8 hours New hires
Human rights education in onboarding Occasional Over 1 hour New hires
▪︎ Conduct an In-house Campaign

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▪︎ Complaint Handling

KISCO operates a grievance handling process by designating responsible personnel to allow anonymous consultation. The scope of grievance handling at KISCO is based on the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), which specify the company’s social responsibility in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. This includes not only workplace harassment and sexual harassment but also actions and cases that violate human rights or cause harm. Additionally, KISCO conducts regular consultations with resident contractors to listen to their opinions.

* Number of grievances received in 2023: 0 cases
▪︎ Complaint Handling Process

▪︎ Information Protection System

KISCO complies with the Global Cloud Compliance Program by maintaining strong control features, as well as cloud security and compliance. KISCO meets the requirements of relevant compliance or audit standards and provides an environment suitable for governance-focused audits.
 

 
▪︎ Conduct Annual, Occasional Verification of System Stability

▪︎ Performing Vulnerability Analysis for Secure In-house Information Protection

▪︎ Work-life Balance

KISCO operates various related systems to create a healthy and efficient work environment, aiming to achieve a balance between work and life for its members. It provides support for employees to remain committed to their jobs through the operation of an in-house welfare fund, housing funds, living stability funds, and support for the education expenses of employees’ children. Additionally, it ensures coverage for aspects not covered by workers’ compensation insurance through group insurance and supports club activities such as soccer and mountaineering to promote camaraderie and leisure activities among employees. Furthermore, it allows members with responsibilities related to childbirth and childcare to freely utilize systems such as vacation, leave of absence, and shortened work hours. It has also established a flexible work culture by introducing flexible working hours such as staggered commuting and remote work systems.

▪︎ Winner of the 33rd Incheon Metropolitan City Industrial Peace Award

KISCO was awarded the Incheon Metropolitan City Industrial Peace Award on December 26, 2023, for its contributions to promoting labor-management harmony and industrial peace in the local community.

▪︎ Labor-management Culture of Mutual Prosperity

To promote mutual understanding and cooperation between labor and management, KISCO operates the “KISCO Family Council” at each site at least once per quarter, aiming to enhance company development and employee welfare.

KISCO also operates an anonymous suggestion box at each workplace and continues the “Production Division Proposal System,” launched in 2020, which allows employees to freely submit and participate in improvement ideas. As of December 31, 2024, a total of 1,208 proposals have been received in areas such as quality, cost, productivity, equipment, safety, revenue growth, work process improvement, and employee concerns.

Selected proposals are promptly implemented and their outcomes monitored, while outstanding ideas are recognized and rewarded annually to encourage active participation from employees.

▪︎ Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

▪︎ Orphanage Sponsorship

Employees of KISCO Central Research Institute
December 19, 2024

KISCO donated approximately 2 million KRW worth of supplies to the Zion Children’s Home in Banghwa-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul continuing the support for a second consecutive year.
▪︎ Community and Ecosystem Environmental Cleanup Activities
KISCO has established and is implementing voluntary environmental cleanup and ecosystem restoration activities in the regions where its business sites are located. These efforts are part of fulfilling corporate social responsibility, improving nearby ecosystems, and creating pleasant local environments.

Participation in the 79th Arbor Day Tree Planting Event, hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and Siheung City
April 5, 2024

Voluntary participation of KIF1 and KIF4 staff in environmental preservation and community activities through the planting of a total of 4,500 trees.
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Participation in spring roadside cleanup in the Onsan National Industrial Complex [JMC]
April 17, 2024

Collection of approximately 3 tons of roadside waste and illegal posters within the Onsan Industrial Complex to help create a cleaner environment.
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Participation in the Clean Ansan Industrial Complex Campaign
May 10, 2024

Voluntary participation of KIF3 staff in environmental preservation and local community activities through a regional environmental program held at Byeolmang Park, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do.
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Participation in the Beautiful Industrial Complex Maintenance Campaign in Siheung
September 27, 2024

Voluntary participation of KIF4 staff in CSR activities and environmental improvement through cleanup efforts in streams, roadsides, and parks at Hope Park, Okguchun, Siheung, Gyeonggi-do.
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▪︎ Community Service Activities in India

Scholarship funds provided to 35 students
from local universities and educational institutions

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
Dr.B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology
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Donation of equipment including neonatal
warming systems and TVs to local hospitals

▪︎ Cooperative Efforts with Partner Companies

▪︎ Safety Education for Partner Companies and Regular Council Operations
KISCO provides daily safety training and frequent risk inspections under the supervision of safety managers to ensure a safe working environment for partner company workers. Periodic consultative bodies are also operated for each partner company to ensure smooth communication on grievances and suggestions.

▪︎ Supply Chain Risk Management Policy

KISCO is committed to mutual growth with its partners and aims to build a sustainable supply chain that values human rights and the environment.

The company recognizes the importance of supply chain transparency and strives to manage not only financial risks such as supplier stability and product quality, but also non-financial risks related to human rights and the environment. The ESG-related risk diagnosis and management system is being enhanced annually.
▪︎ Supplier Code of Conduct
KISCO’s Supplier Code of Conduct was established to ensure mutual respect and co-prosperity between KISCO and its partners. It emphasizes the importance of human rights, environmental responsibility, and sustainable value creation. All partner companies are expected to comply with this code.
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▪︎ Supply Chain Risk Management Process
KISCO regularly assesses and manages supplier risk factors and uses multi-level evaluation methods to ensure transparency. The company continuously improves its processes to build a more responsible supply chain.

▪︎ KISCO Environment, Health and Safety Management

To establish a safe and pleasant workplace, KISCO has implemented a safety and health management policy and system for all stakeholders, including employees, partner companies, and customers. All business sites operate an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) system, and KISCO has obtained the ISO 45001 international certification for occupational health and safety management, which is applied company-wide. Regular environment, health and safety training is conducted to ensure well-being for all.

▪︎ Environment, Health and Safety Policy

We place employee safety and health as our top priority. We identify and prevent major risk factors and environmental impacts in all product manufacturing and service activities. Through continuous investment and process improvement, we aim to maintain safe and healthy working conditions and environments — and we are committed to continuous improvement of these standards.

▪︎ Environment, Health and Safety Code of Conduct

▪︎ Establish detailed Environment, Health and Safety goals. Review and evaluate them regularly, and disclose them to all members and stakeholders
▪︎ Build objectives and detailed plans through regular evaluation and inspection of systems and processes
▪︎ All staff must be fully aware of company regulations and conduct themselves accordingly
▪︎ Operate manufacturing processes to meet all health, safety and environmental requirements through consultation of and engagement with staff

▪︎ Environment, Health and Safety Goals

▪︎ EHS Management Organizational Chart

▪︎ EHS System

KISCO has established an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) system and set up a dedicated organization to build a structured safety management system, prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulations.
▪︎ Establishment of Safety Management System (Prevention of Safety Accidents)
▪︎– Standardization of processes by task and establishment of R&R (group integrated management)
▪︎– Real-time tracking and sharing of business progress
▪︎– Integrated management of EHS systems including planning and results history
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▪︎ Establish a Regulatory Immediate Response Foundation
▪︎– Timely licensing based on new/modified items
▪︎– Integrated schedule management to prevent delays/misses in rental business
▪︎– Establish a regulatory response system by strengthening EHS-related laws
▪︎ EHS System Key Management Points

Preventative
Inspections

Safe Work
Permits

Change Factor
Management

Contractor Safety
Management

Pre-Operation
Safety Checks

License
Management

Regular Facility
Inspections

Qualified Senior
Management

Near-Miss Accident
Management

Self-Test
PSM

▪︎ KISCO Occupational Health and Safety Committee

To prevent injuries and accidents, health and safety plan updates and improvement measures are agreed once a quarter through these Industrial Health and Safety Committees. Emergency action plans are regularly updated through this consultation process.
▪︎ Health and Safety Committees Operation Goals
▪︎ Committee Structure and Operation
– Committee Chair: Jointly chaired by management and employee representatives
– Committee Members: 5 management representatives + 5 employee representatives from each business site (equal number)
– Regular quarterly meetings and additional meetings held when deemed necessary by the chair

▪︎Employee Health Management Status

KISCO conducts various environmental, health and safety education and training programs to enhance the safety competency of its employees. It also conducts emergency response training for incidents such as fire, explosion, and chemical leaks to prepare for safety accidents.
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Types Cycle Training Hours For Whom
Training for new hires Upon new hiring (as needed) 8 hours New hires
Special health and safety training Occasional 16 hours First person assigned to work
Supervisor training 24.2.1~12.10 16 hours Senior manager
Regular health and safety education 24.1.2~12.31 6 hours/quarter All employees
Health and safety manager training 24.1.2~12.31 6 hours/2-year Senior manager
Process safety training 24.1.2~12.31 Over 4 hours Target process workers
Risk assessment training 24.1.2~12.31 2 hours All production sites staff
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 24.1.2~12.31 Over 1 hours All production sites staff
Emergency response training 24.4.1~12.24 2 time All employees
Hazardous chemicals manager training 24.1.2~12.31 16 hours/2-years Hazardous chemicals manager
Hazardous chemicals handler training 24.1.2~12.31 16 hours/2-years Hazardous chemicals handler
Hazardous chemicals workers training 24.1.2~12.31 2 hours Handling of hazardous chemicals
Training for hazardous materials safety managers 24.1.2~12.31 Over 4 hours hazardous materials safety managers
Training for inspectors 24.1.2~12.31 2 hours Plant Facility Inspectors


* If training hours vary by site and topic, the minimum conducted hours are recorded.

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▪︎ Safety Training for Partner Companies (Conducted Daily)
KISCO conducts daily safety training for partner company members before work, and regularly conducts inspections of potential hazards under the supervision of safety managers to ensure the safety of partner company employees.
▪︎ Emergency Response Training
Number Scenario title Quantitative Evaluation Implementation Status of Emergency Response Drills
2022 2023 2024
1 Chemical leak accident ◎ ● ● ●
2 Fire explosion accident ◎ ● ● ●
3 Emergency Response Drill ✕ ● ● ●
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▪︎ Major Safety and Health Activities

▪︎ Zero Safety Accidents
– Daily safety patrols at all plants, with follow-up actions and improvement measures based on inspection results
– Biannual thematic safety inspections at each plant, with plant-specific corrective and improvement actions based on findings
▪︎ Working Environment Management
– Workplace environment monitoring and risk assessments
– Internal inspections of hazardous chemical handling facilities
– Functional inspections of fire protection systems
– Safety inspections of fire safety equipment
▪︎ Process Safety Management (PSM) consulting
– Activities to improve and strengthen a safety culture within the organization