SK materials performance
About the Company
SK materials performance is a polymer materials research company that develops and produces photo materials essential for drawing semiconductor circuits. Based on innovative R&D capabilities, SK materials performance is expanding beyond semiconductors to light-responsive displays and image sensor materials, advancing the cutting-edge future.
Based on advanced R&D capabilities, SK materials performance develops and supplies materials such as Photo Resist, Bottom Layer Anti-Reflection Coating(BARC), and Hardmask(SOC_Spin on Carbon), which is required for the lithography process of drawing semiconductor circuits. across industries.
Future Growth
- Based on the binder technology acquired while developing materials such as PR, Barc, and SOC, which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, SK materials performance is expanding the application field of technology from semiconductors to displays and batteries, etc.
- It is developing existing semiconductor materials into high value-added business by developing advanced products such as EUV PR following technology refinement, and expanding the portfolio limited to PR materials for pre-processing to Advanced Package materials(PR for plating, etc.) and display materials(Mini / Micro Lens).
- Based on SOC-based materials, it is preparing new markets such as high-refractive Encap and lenses for displays, and based on existing PR and SOC technologies, and intends to expand its portfolio to color filters, etc., which are high-value CIS materials in the high-tech sensor market.
Photo Resist
It is a material that forms an image pattern by causing a change in solubility in the developer when exposed to light and radiation energy, and it is a liquid material composed of polymers, photosensitizers, additives, and solvents.
Types of Photo Resist
- According to the wavelength of the light source, it is divided into I-line(about 365nm), KrF(248nm), ArF(193nm), and EUV(13.5nm), and the narrower the width of the wavelength, the more micro circuits can be drawn.
- It can be divided into Positive PR, in which the area exposed to light melts, and Negative PR, in which the area that is not exposed melts.
- SKMP is a material used in the photolithography process in the production of semiconductors for DRAM and NAND. We have various product lines from and ArF Imm PR to high-thickness bump PR for post-processing, and are developing EUV PR products according to advancement and refinement of semiconductor technology.
Photo Resist (PR) Types and Characteristics
Bottom Layer Anti-Reflection Coating(BARC)
- It is a material that minimizes the loss to pattern profile by suppressing the scattering and reflection of light from the substrate generated during the exposure process.
- SKMP's BARC products have an excellent coating, ranging from ArF Imm BARC to KrF BARC, and a high refractive index(n) that allows to achieve physical properties with minimal thickness.
Hardmask(SOC)
- As the thickness of the PR becomes thinner and the size of the pattern becomes smaller due to the high integration of the semiconductor, the collapse of the PR pattern occurs. Therefore, it is not possible to etch the layer using the PR pattern, so the hardmask (SOC), a representative material with strong etching resistance, is introduced between the PR and the layer to be etched.
- SKMP's SOC products with strong etching resistance and flattening characteristics range from 400 Å to 3 μm thickness, and we are developing excellent SOCs that meet the characteristics of process according to customers and the development of semiconductor technology.
Environment
Net Zero · RE100 Goals and Implementations
SK materials performance plans to achieve both Net Zero and RE100 by 2026, and share detailed reduction plans and implementation measures with stakeholders in the Net Zero report of SK materials Inc.
Environmental Strategy
CDP Response Status
Through the CDP(Carbon Disclosure Project), SK materials performance will transparently disclose information related to carbon emissions and response activities from 2023, and will obtain the CDP Climate Change "B-Grade" in 2023.
Environmental Compliance System
SK materials performance has established its own environmental procedures in the fields of air, water, and waste, etc. in order to comply with state environmental laws and
regulations, such as the Clean Air Conservation Act and the Water Environment Conservation Act, and regularly checks the level of implementation.
In particular, in 2021, SK materials performance strengthened its own compliance monitoring process to monitor compliance with SHE laws and its internal regulations.
The company updated its internal compliance scorecard for environmental laws and regulations to reflect revisions to laws, recent SHE issues, and other companies’ violations
of laws, and ceach business site conducted a self-evaluation and the environmental management team verified the results.
In addition, SK materials performance manages pollutants emitted from its business site by applying stricter self-management standards than the legal emission standards.
Through this, we expect to prevent violations of laws and minimize impact on the environment.
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Preparation of compliance self-check items and evaluation tables
Establishment of self-assessment guidelines and training
Regular self-assessment (once a quarter)
Review of self-assessment results (Environmental Management Team & SHE Planning Team)
Establishment of improvement plan
Report to the management
Implementation of improvements
Review of improvement results (Environmental Management Team & SHE Planning Team)
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Activities for Policy Engagement
SK materials performance has established a Net Zero plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2026 and is implementing the reduction measures. In addition, by actively participating in and communicating with the government and related organizations, we will contribute to achieving a global climate goal,in line with the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the global average temperature rise to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels.
Society
Safety / Health Management
SK materials performance has established a Safety, Health, Environment(SHE) policy to build a safe and healthy workplace and eco- friendly corporate culture, and is strengthening safety, health, and environmental management not only for its members but also for all stakeholders such as local communities, customers, and partners.
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SK materials performance pursues the protection of humans and the environment as the highest value at all stages of its management activities, along with customer satisfaction through quality, and actively practices the following to secure the trust of members and stakeholders and for sustainable SHE & Quality management.
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1. Building a safe and healthy workplace
By continuously improving the SHE management system, we create a safe and healthy workplace tht all stakeholders such as members, local communities, and customers can trust.
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2. Pursuit of eco-friendly corporate culture
thorough management of chemicals, and actively respond to the global climate change crisis by preemptively reducing greenhouse gases..
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3. Complaince and transparent information disclosure
We thoroughly comply SHE laws, by-laws and stakeholders’ requirements, and secure the trust of stakeholders by disclosing information transparently.
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4. Engagement of members
All members recognize the protection of humans and the environment as the highest value, and actively participate in creating safer and healthier workplaces.
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1. Building a safe and healthy workplace
Quality Management
SK materials performance carries out preemptive activities, going beyond simple quality management, for zero customer safety accidents through compliance with international environmental management standards and customized services. It pursues customer happiness by providing customers with the best value in terms of quality and safety.
- Quality Management Policy
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SK materials performance pursues customer satisfaction as the highest value through quality, and actively practices the following to secure the trust of members and stakeholders, and for sustainable quality management.
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1. Pursuing customer happiness with the best quality and service
As a partner that creates the value of customer satisfaction, we pursue customer happiness by providing the highest quality products and services.
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2. Building trust through advanced quality system operation
Through preemptive and advanced quality system operation and continuous quality innovation, we build customer trust in differentiated quality competitiveness.
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3. The best partner with innovative products and technologies
Through the development of innovative products through technological development, we become the best partner to provide customer satisfaction.
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4. Voluntary / motivated participation of all members
All members do their best to implement the world's best quality management based on VWBE* organizational culture.
* Voluntarily, Willingly, Brain Engagement
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1. Pursuing customer happiness with the best quality and service
Supply Chain Management
SK materials performance pursues true mutual growth with the suppliers with which it has established cooperative relationships. It conducts initial and post evaluations regularly for its suppliers in the areas of management, technology, quality, environment, and safety, and aims to improve the ESG level of its suppliers through ESG risk assessment and management.
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Sustainable Supply Chain Secure a management system
- Comprehensive evaluation of suppliers
- Suppliers' Code of Conduct
- Suppliers’ ESG risk assessment and ESG level enhancement activities
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Responsible procurement
- Fair procurement of raw and subsidiary materials
- Expanding social purchasing
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Shared growth with suppliers
- Operation of the shared growth council
- Operation of shared growth programs
- Enhancement of environmental management capabilities and provision of incentives (Greenhouse gases, water, waste, etc.)
Human Rights Management
SK materials performance has established a human rights policy that members must comply with to prevent human rights violations of stakeholders, such as suppliers, as well as members.
Based on the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, international standards and guidelines related to human rights and labor, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Charter, and the OECD Due Diligence Guidelines, and SKMS norms, we seek to achieve business goals while playing a key role in social and economic development by creating value for various stakeholders, such as customers, members, and shareholders, and complying with social responsibilities and norms that contribute to the happiness of mankind..
- Detailed Operation Policy
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1. Respect for Human Rights
We respect all members as human beings and strive to prevent any acts that violate human rights.
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2. Working Environment and Safety
By complying with international standards, related laws and internal regulations for the working environment, we continuously strive to create a pleasant working environment and prevent safety accidents.
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3. Prohibition of Forced Labor
We do not force members to work against their free will by means of mental or physical restraint, and do not require the transfer of government-issued identity cards, passports, or work permits as a condition of employment.
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4. Prohibition of Child Labor
We do not employ children and adolescents under the age of 15, and in the case of minors under the age of 18, comply with the labor laws and regulations of the local country to avoid engaging them in dangerous or hazardous wor
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5. Compliance with working hours
We follow regular working hours and overtime hours set by the labor laws and regulations of each country or region.
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6. Wages and Benefits
We set the wages of members to exceed the minimum level set by the labor laws and regulations of each country or region.
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7. Prohibition of Discrimination
We do not discriminate in employment on any basis such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, etc., and we do not discriminate in working conditions such as wages and promotions for the same reason.
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8. Freedom of Association
We guarantee the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining in accordance with the labor laws and regulations of each country or region, and do not give disadvantageous treatment due to membership, activity, or formation of a trade union.
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9. Freedom of Expression
Everyone has freedom of opinion and expression, freedom to have opinions without interference, and freedom to obtain information, pursue ideas, and communicate opinions without restriction on borders and media.
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10. Privacy
In order to protect the human rights of all stakeholders, we protect the personal information of stakeholders in accordance with local laws. We do not use personal information for any other purpose without the consent of the person concerned.
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1. Respect for Human Rights
Social Contribution
Under the slogan of 'A company that grows together by sharing happiness with the local community,' SK materials performance strives to contribute to society by establishing a direction for solving social problems, fostering future talents, and sharing happiness.
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Governance
Ethical Management
Based on SKMS, SK materials performance pursues to play a key role in social and economic development and contributes to the happiness of mankind by creating value for various stakeholders such as customers, members, and society, and determines and improves ethical risks according to an ethical management process consisting of Prevention, Detection, and Response, using the Code of Ethics, which is the standard for correct behavior and value judgment that members must abide by, as the basic rules of ethical management.
SK materials performance recognizes ethical management as an important prerequisite for corporate sustainability, and strives to create a fair and transparent corporate culture and practice ethical management by establishing the following ethical management 3C(Code, Compliance, Consensus) system with the goal of zero corruption and the principle of zero tolerance for unethical and corruption acts.
Ethical Management System’s 3 Elements (3C)
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- Code of Ethics / Code of Practice
- Don'ts in major areas
- Ethical management practice FAQ for SK leaders
- Ethical management practice pledge
- No holiday gifts
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- Integrated report site operation and whistleblower protection
- Operation of ethics grievance counseling center (happy empathy)
- Self-regulation system operation
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- Development and implementation of ethical management education programs
- Ethical Management Practice Letter
- Operation of member communication and participation programs
- Ethical management level diagnosis survey
- Ethical management practice workshop
Fair Trade
SK materials performance has introduced the Fair Trade Compliance Program(CP) to preemptively respond to fair trade-related regulations and
more systematically fulfill its social responsibility to practice win-win cooperation.
In addition, it has established a fair trade compliance system by appointing a fair trade compliance manager and
establishing CP operation guidelines.
SK materials performance has established the principle of 'fair trade and competition' in the ethical management guidelines, and obligated
employees to clearly understand and comply with fair trade related laws and regulations and the company's CP operation guidelines. In addition,
the CP operating guidelines strictly prohibit unfair trade with competitors and counterparties through employees’ obligation clauses.
In addition, in order to protect the intellectual property rights and technical information of suppliers, SK materials performance stipulated Article
41(Provision of technical data, etc.) in the basic contract for goods transactions prepared at the time of transaction. This clause obligates it to fulfill
its confidentiality obligation as a recipient of information for materials provided by suppliers that require confidentiality.
Employees’ obligation clauses under CP operation guidelines
Compliance with fair trade
Prohibition of unfair collusive acts
Prohibition of unfair trade practices