HD Construction Machinery's Incheon campus announced on August 12 that it has received the highest 'Platinum' rating from UL Solutions for the ZWTL (Zero Waste to Landfill) certification for two consecutive years.
The ZWTL certification evaluates a company's resource recycling capabilities by verifying the methods used for waste recycling and energy recovery. Ratings are assigned based on recycling rates, with Platinum (100%), Gold (95-99%), and Silver (90-94%) classifications.
Since achieving Gold ratings for four consecutive years starting in 2021, HD Construction Machinery became the first in the construction machinery industry to reach a recycling rate of 99.54% last year, earning the Platinum rating. The company has maintained this top rating for a second year.
HD Construction Machinery is exploring various resource recovery methods tailored to the characteristics of waste. To reduce packaging waste generated during the supply of raw materials, the company is transitioning to reusable plastic boxes and has implemented a resource recycling system that recovers and reuses used packaging materials.
Beyond managing workplace waste, HD Construction Machinery is expanding its resource recycling activities throughout the entire lifecycle of its products, from development to use, repair, and disposal.
The company is developing biodegradable lubricants for use in hydraulic systems and engines of construction machinery to reduce environmental impact at the disposal stage. It is also working on performance verification for recycled parts containing 20-30% recycled materials for application in product interiors and exteriors.
An HD Construction Machinery representative stated, "Achieving the ZWTL Platinum rating for two consecutive years is the result of our employees' continuous efforts to establish a resource recycling system and reduce waste. We will continue our resource recycling efforts throughout all processes, from operations to product use and disposal."
Meanwhile, on August 6, HD Construction Machinery signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with multiple renewable energy providers for a total capacity of 12.4 MWp at its Incheon facility, accelerating its goal to achieve RE100 by 2040.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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