SK On announced that it received the 'Exemplary Practice in Sharing' award at the '2nd CSR Awards for Companies Entering Hungary' in recognition of its ongoing social contribution activities in Hungary.
The awards ceremony, hosted by the Korean Embassy in Hungary, took place on September 18 at the Korean Cultural Center in Budapest. The event was attended by Park Cheol-min, the Korean Ambassador to Hungary, and representatives from major Korean companies operating in Hungary.
This marks the second consecutive year that SK On has been recognized, having previously won the 'Innovative CSR Practice Award' at last year's inaugural ceremony, further acknowledging its efforts to foster collaboration with the local community.
The awards were established to identify and promote exemplary cases of social contribution activities by Korean companies in Hungary, focusing on community contributions, environmental protection, and support for education and welfare.
Kim Seong-sik, head of SK On Europe, attended the event to present the company's key social contribution activities and achievements.
Since commencing commercial operations in Komárom, Hungary, in 2020, SK On has consistently expanded its community engagement efforts. A notable example is the 'Great Music Festival (GMF)' for individuals with developmental disabilities.
In collaboration with its parent company, SK Innovation, SK On plans to host the GMF in Hungary for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025, providing a platform for local musicians with developmental disabilities to showcase their talents. The third event is scheduled for late November this year.
SK On Europe has also maintained local-focused social contributions, including donations to public foundations in the Komárom-Esztergom region and support for essential goods for vulnerable populations.
Employee participation in volunteer work and educational support is also active. SK On Europe conducts plogging and regular blood donation events biannually in the Komárom-Esztergom area, with over 600 employees participating in blood donations since 2021, earning an honorary certificate from the local Red Cross.
Additionally, the company has provided vocational training in the battery industry to local students, with 800 graduates to date. In recognition of these efforts, SK On received the 'Large Company Award' from Komárom-Esztergom County in 2021, and in 2024, a road connecting the Iváncsa factory to the existing highway will be named 'SK Road.'
Currently, SK On operates the Komárom Plant 1 (7.5 GWh), Komárom Plant 2 (10 GWh), and the Iváncsa Plant (30 GWh), securing a total production capacity of 47.5 GWh in Europe.
Kim Seong-sik stated, "This award recognizes the sincerity of SK On's social contribution activities aimed at growing together with Hungary. We will continue to expand our collaborative efforts through activities that genuinely benefit the local community."
Meanwhile, SK On has established a local production capacity of approximately 100 GWh in the U.S., including its standalone factory, SK Battery America, and the joint factory with Hyundai Motor Group, HSBMA.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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