스튜디오드래곤 ESG

Initiative Activities

UNGC

The UN Global Compact (UNGC) Initiative is the world’s largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable growth by integrating ten core principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption into corporate decision-making and business strategies. Since joining in September 2022, Studio Dragon has been embedding the core values of the UNGC into all aspects of its business, establishing a management framework that meets global standards. Moving forward, the company will continue to fulfill its responsibilities as a corporate citizen based on the trust of stakeholders, and persist in its practices for a sustainable future.

Ten Principles of the UNGC and Studio Dragon's Activities

Category	UNGC 10 Principles	Key Activities
Human Rights	Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights and make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.	Public declaration of human rights management Establishment of mid to long-term Human Rights Roadmap Operation of CJ Group Hotline System and K-Whistle Conduct of Human Rights Impact Assessments
Labor	Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labor, effectively abolish child labor, and eliminate discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.	Operation of Labor Management Council (Open Council) Compliance with labor principles and regulations Operation of fair performance management system Support for individual career development
Environment	Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges, undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility, and encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.	Maintenance of ISO 14001 certification Establishment of GHG inventory and expansion of scope 3 estimation categories Participation in energy conservation initiatives and campaigns Activation of reusing props and materials Conclusion of MOU on regeneration of set waste wood
Anti-Corruption	Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.	Operation of compliance risk management system Operation of fair trade risk management system Operation of CJ Group Hotline System and K-Whistle Conduct of ethical and compliance management audits

Participation in the K-Content ESG Leaders Initiative

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Studio Dragon is participating in the K-CONTENT ESG LEADERS initiative hosted by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) to strengthen the foundation for sustainable growth in the content industry. This initiative is a public-private partnership where major companies from the music, broadcasting, and gaming sectors cooperate to identify and execute industry-wide joint tasks across all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions.
Through this collaborative framework, Studio Dragon contributes to establishing a shared foundation for spreading ESG practices across the content industry, while deriving major ESG agendas and advancing response strategies based on industry-specific characteristics alongside peer companies. In particular, the company is systematically accumulating ESG execution capabilities by collectively responding to changes in government policies and regulatory frameworks, and by sharing best practices and experiences among participating corporations. Furthermore, the company actively engages in internal workshops and discussion processes to deepen its understanding of content industry-specific ESG issues—such as creating an environmentally responsible production environment, responding to labor and human rights policies, and expanding Diversity and Inclusion (DE&I)—and reflect these insights into its management activities.
Moving forward, based on its participation in the K-CONTENT ESG LEADERS, Studio Dragon plans to lead the identification of sustainability challenges within the industry, embed ESG perspectives throughout its content production and business operations, and ultimately contribute to the sustainable development of the K-Content industry.

ECP

The Eco-Balanced Content Production (ECP) initiative is an ESG consultative body established to shape a sustainable future for the content industry and promote a balanced development between environmental protection and the industrial ecosystem. In December 2022, Studio Dragon joined the ECP initiative—launched by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), leading production associations, and related enterprises—taking the lead in minimizing the environmental footprint throughout the entire content production lifecycle. Studio Dragon is working closely with its partners within the consultative body to spread a sustainable content creation culture where nature and the industry coexist.

Twelve Standards and Guidelines of ECP

Natural Environment Ecosystem		Content Industry Ecosystem
Energy Efficiency	Use energy-efficient equipment and devices. Increase the proportion of eco-friendly and renewable energy use. Reduce energy usage while maintaining the same level of production.	Creator Rights	Respect and protect the rights of creators of all content. Continue efforts to encourage captivating content planning and creation. Strive to create a healthy ecosystem of content production/ services.
Carbon Footprint	Measure the carbon emissions of the content production/service process. Reduce carbon emissions during the content production/service process. Gradually increase the proportion of eco-friendly transportation.	IP & Copyright	Respect and protect the copyright of all content. Make clear the copyright and usage standards for the content. Maintain the security of information obtained during the content creation/service process.
Recycle & Upcycle	Increase the proportion of props and sets that can be reused, put to a new purpose, or recycled. Enact efforts to reduce waste. Separate and dispose of trash in the right way.	Work Atmosphere	Fulfill responsibility for improving the content production/service environment and protecting human rights. Create a working environment where everyone can enjoy health and comfort. Share grievance counseling and relief procedures related to the content production/service process.
Water Security	Endeavor to protect and conserve rivers and the marine ecosystem. Save water while maintaining the same level of production. Dispose of generated wastewater in the correct way.	Diversity	Embrace differences and respect diversity. Eliminate discrimination and violence, and treat each other equally. Strive to make closed captioning content using methods such as subtitles, voice commentary, and sign language interpretation.
Forest Protection	Endeavor to protect and conserve the soil and forest ecosystem and do not damage habitats. Seek advice from relevant organizations and experts in nature conservation areas. Restore forests using the correct method if they are damaged.	Workplace Safety	Consider everyone’s safety and health as top priority. Strictly comply with safety management regulations in the content production/service process. All members must be aware of the safety management process.
Animal Welfare	Endeavor to preserve animal diversity. Respect animals as creatures in the process of content creation. Ensure the safety and welfare of animals in the process of content production.	Fair Trading	Produce content through transparent and fair transactions. Create a healthy industrial ecosystem through win-win cooperation. Inform all members about the unfair transaction reporting channel.

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