HK Innoen Obtains Environmental Management Certification 'ISO 14001'

Park Jin, Head of HK Innoen Osong Plant (left), and Kim Cheol, Head of System Korea Certification Institute, are posing for a commemorative photo. (Photo by HK Innoen)

[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] HK Innoen announced on the 21st that its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Osong, Cheongju, Chungbuk, has obtained the ‘ISO 14001’ certification, an international standard for environmental management systems aimed at sustainable management.

ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It certifies companies by comprehensively evaluating their eco-friendly management strategies and organizational systems capable of achieving them. The evaluation criteria include the environmental impact of each business sector and compliance with regulations. After the initial certification, annual follow-up audits are conducted to maintain the system.

HK Innoen set eco-friendly management policies and goals, established manuals and guidelines including standardized processes within the workplace, and presented measures to address environmental regulations. The company also regularly conducts education and training to prevent environmental and safety accidents, receiving high evaluations in various areas to obtain the ISO 14001 certification.

An HK Innoen official stated, “In line with the recently emerging ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management trend in society, we are strengthening ISO certifications in safety and environmental fields,” adding, “Through proactive system management, we will maintain the ISO 14001 certification and lead a sustainable management system as a company fulfilling its social responsibilities.”