Business Partner Selection Process
SK D&D incorporates ESG-related factors—such as unethical conduct and violations of industrial safety and health regulations—into its criteria for selecting and managing business partners, systematically evaluating their level of social responsibility and sustainability risk. For new business partners, SK D&D conducts a preliminary evaluation of social responsibility and sustainability risks prior to contract signing. For existing partners, the company performs an annual contract performance evaluation to continuously monitor sustainability risk. Through this management system, all business partners working with SK D&D meet the company’s rigorous evaluation standards. In doing so, SK D&D seeks to enhance sustainability across the entire supply chain and establish a collaborative framework for mutual growth.
Status of Business Partners
Category | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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Number of partners | No. of company | 127 | 115 | 86 |
Number of Biz. Partner | No. of company | 127 | 115 | 86 |
Purchase Volume* | 100 million KRW | 2,983 | 2,396 | 748 |
- *Decrease in scale due to the 2024 organizational spin-off.
Win-Win Growth Management Framework
Win-Win Growth Management Strategy
SK D&D has established and operates a win-win growth management system to strengthen mutual growth and win-win cooperation with its business partners. The Legal/SCM Part, as the lead organization, overseas and manages the entire supply chain encompassing the business value chain, striving to build a sustainable supply chain through collaboration with operational and specialized departments based on procurement types. We also strengthen partnerships with our business partners through a transparent and fair transaction system, and operates programs that are focused on improving and supporting ESG management among partners to enhance the global competitiveness of excellent business partners. Moving forward, we aim to expand our business partners support programs to seek long-term win-win partnerships and create synergies for sustainable future growth.
SK D&D Win-Win Growth Management Framework
SK D&D Procurement Management System
Supplier Code of Conduct
SK D&D has established and publicly disclosed its 8Supplier (Business Partner) Code of Conduct9 to manage a sustainable supply chain and build an ecosystem that fosters win-win cooperation. The Code includes compliance guidelines for various categories such as environmental, safety and health, business ethics, human rights, labor, and management systems, enabling business partners to internalize and implement ESG management while adhering to laws and regulations applicable to their business activities.
SK D&D requires all new and existing business partners to affirm that they will comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct upon contract signing. We assess their compliance status item by item to pursue win-win growth, encouraging them to develop alongside SK D&D as socially responsible companies. Furthermore, to strengthen ongoing partnerships with outstanding suppliers and foster healthy relationships while identifying unqualified suppliers, we evaluate partners not only on their compliance with contractual obligations but also on their ethical conduct.
Supplier ESG Monitoring System
Business Partner Support Activities
Biz. Partner Communication Channels
SK D&D operates a variety of communication channels to establish a foundation for shared growth through sincere and transparent dialogue with its business partners. The company enhances accessibility by offering multiple reporting avenues—including phone, fax, email, and an online whistleblowing system—through which concerns, grievances, or complaints can be submitted either anonymously or under one’s real name. All submissions are promptly forwarded to the relevant department based on the severity and potential impact of the issue, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution. In addition, SK D&D actively gathers on-site feedback from partners through safety supervisors deployed at construction sites. For reports related to unethical conduct, a dedicated Ethics & Compliance department handles the investigation and resolution process, with strict safeguards in place to protect whistleblowers and ensure confidentiality.
2024 Biz. Partner Communication Channel Operation Results
Biz. Partner Report Categories