ESG management charter

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ESG management charter

Swemeka achieves both carbon neutrality and energy innovation through mineral-free organic battery technology.

Leading a sustainable energy revolution through innovative organic battery technology!
As a leading energy technology company, Swemeka provides eco-friendly energy solutions that surpass the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries through next-generation organic battery technology.
Based on mineral-free electrode synthesis and carbon reduction innovation, Swemeka will simultaneously achieve global environmental protection and social value creation while realizing a sustainable energy future through transparent and responsible management.

Chapter 1: Environmental Innovation and Carbon Neutrality

1. Innovation in Eco-Friendly Battery Technology
- Breaking dependency on minerals Developing organic electrode materials that eliminate lithium and cobalt usage, preventing mining-related environmental destruction.
- Significant reduction in carbon emissions Achieving an annual reduction effect of 319,671 tCO₂ eq (10.6557 tCO₂ eq/ton).
- Room-temperature production processes Eliminating high-temperature processes minimizes energy use and further reduces 74,700 tCO₂ eq per year.
2. Realization of a Circular Economy
- Long-life batteries Extending battery lifespan by over 200% compared to lithium batteries, significantly reducing waste generation.
- Maximized safety Eliminating fire risks (no lithium, 90% less electrolyte) to prevent environmental safety accidents.
- Recycling-friendly design Organic material-based electrodes ensure easy decomposition and recyclability.
3. Contribution to Global Environmental Protection
- Carbon reduction value equivalent to 5.5 billion KRW annually Creating a sustainable business model through environmental and economic synergy.
- Ecosystem preservation Avoiding mineral mining contributes to habitat protection and biodiversity preservation.
- Leading Global Environmental Policy Setting new global standards and addressing environmental regulations with next-generation eco-friendly battery technology.

Chapter 2: Technological Innovation and Social Value Creation

1. Advanced Technological Research and Development
- Rapid charging technology Innovating user convenience with 100 times faster charge/discharge capability (full charge in 1 minute 20 seconds).
- Adaptation to extreme environments Providing stable energy performance across a wide temperature range from -30℃ to 80℃.
- Flexible batteries Delivering energy solutions for emerging industries such as wearables and IoT through flexible battery technology.
2. Strengthening Social Safety
- Fire safety Ensuring safety in daily life and industrial sites with spark-free performance during short circuits.
- Low-cost implementation Improving energy accessibility and reducing energy poverty at 50% of lithium battery costs.
- Wide range of applications Providing safe energy across industries such as electronics, robotics, defense, transportation, and ESS.
3. Technology Democratization
- Localization of electrode raw materials Strengthening energy security and achieving technological independence by reducing foreign dependence.
- Technical support for SMEs Enhancing the competitiveness of the domestic battery ecosystem by sharing electrode additive technologies.
- Global technological cooperation Leading international technology standardization through overseas patent applications and collaborations.

Chapter 3: Win-Win Partnerships and Co-Growth

1. Building an Industrial Ecosystem
- Collaboration with large corporations Supplying to Korea’s top three secondary battery companies and forming strategic partnerships with global firms such as Volkswagen P3.
- Mutual growth with SMEs Fostering co-growth with SMEs in diverse fields such as UAVs, electric forklifts, UPS, and ESS.
- Collaboration with research institutions Conducting joint research and technology verification programs with institutions such as the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute.
2. Global Market Expansion
- Support for overseas expansion Creating mutual benefits through technical cooperation with local partner companies.
- Technology transfer Contributing to the advancement of the global technological ecosystem through systematic transfer of advanced organic battery technologies.
- Fair trade Maintaining transparent and fair contractual relationships with all partner companies.
3. Building an Innovation Network
- Open innovation Establishment and operation of an open innovation platform between universities, research institutes, and companies.
- Startup support Providing technical mentoring and collaboration opportunities for startups in the energy sector.
- International standardization Building a global collaboration system for international standardization of organic battery technology.

Chapter 4: Talent-Centered Management and Professional Excellence

1. Nurturing Professional Talent
- Strengthening research and development capabilities Supporting continuous growth of experts in fields such as electrochemical and energy convergence engineering.
- Leveraging practical experience Developing practical technologies based on over 15 years of experience in secondary battery companies.
- Multidisciplinary integration Promoting integrative thinking among experts in computer science, administration, and marketing.
2. Creative Research Environment
- Autonomous research culture Creating an autonomous work environment based on professional expertise in R&D, manufacturing, and marketing.
- Continuous learning Operating training programs to enhance capabilities and stay ahead of the latest technology trends.
- Performance-based evaluation Implementing a fair evaluation and compensation system that emphasizes research achievements and technological innovation.
3. Organizational Culture Innovation
- Horizontal communication Fostering an open culture of idea exchange regardless of hierarchy, from team leaders to directors.
- Acceptance of failure Encouraging a learning-oriented culture that accepts trial and error for innovative research.
- Realization of work-life balance Providing a healthy work environment and welfare benefits to maximize researchers’ creativity.

Chapter 5: Transparent Management and Sustainable Governance

1. Practicing Ethical Management
- Protection of intellectual property rights Protecting technological innovations through domestic and international patent applications and registrations, ensuring a fair competitive environment.
- Compliance-based management Strict compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in every business operation.
- Transparent finance Ensuring stakeholder trust through transparent disclosure of revenues and business plans.
2. Communication with Stakeholders
- Customer-oriented approach Providing customized solutions that reflect the needs of various clients, including UAVs, UAM, and high-performance electric vehicles.
- Information disclosure Building social trust through transparent disclosure of technology performance data and environmental impact.
- Incorporation of feedback Actively collecting feedback from customers, partners, and research institutions to continuously improve products and services.
3. Future-Oriented Strategy
- Gradual and systematic growth Expanding markets strategically: UAVs and electric forklifts in 2024 → ESS in 2025 → electric vehicles in 2026.
- Sustainable profitability Securing long-term growth by achieving both environmental value and economic profitability.
- Global leadership Establishing global technological leadership through international standardization and commercialization of organic batteries.

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Commitment to Action

All members of Swemeka pledge to fulfill this ESG Management Charter with a deep sense of responsibility as a leading energy technology company.
Through innovative organic battery technologies, we will lead a sustainable energy revolution by protecting the global environment, creating social value, and ensuring transparent governance.

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