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LCA of an Ecolabeled Notebook - GreenDeltaTC

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Annex<br />

Subcategory Indicator Status<br />

Technology<br />

development<br />

Corruption<br />

282<br />

Risk <strong>of</strong> conflicts with regard<br />

to the sector<br />

Description <strong>of</strong> the org<strong>an</strong>isation’s<br />

role in the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> the conflicts<br />

Sector efforts in technology<br />

development regarding ec<strong>of</strong>riendliness<br />

Involvement <strong>of</strong> the comp<strong>an</strong>y<br />

in technology tr<strong>an</strong>sfer<br />

projects<br />

Presence <strong>of</strong> partnerships<br />

regarding research <strong>an</strong>d<br />

development<br />

Investments in technology<br />

development<br />

Risk <strong>of</strong> corruption in country<br />

/sector<br />

In addition, there is a conflict between South<br />

Korea <strong>an</strong>d Jap<strong>an</strong> due to territorial aspects. 947<br />

Icheon is located in the province Gyeonggi,<br />

which is not the centre <strong>of</strong> conflicts. In 2006,<br />

there were some riots with regard to military<br />

camps.<br />

Among these conflicts caused by military actions,<br />

conflicts arise also due to environmental<br />

pollution, which sometimes result in violent<br />

riots. In addition, the semiconductor industry<br />

uses rare materials that also c<strong>an</strong> lead to tensions.<br />

Hynix is not involved directly in conflicts.<br />

� Reduction <strong>of</strong> the use <strong>of</strong> hazardous subst<strong>an</strong>ces<br />

� Increase <strong>of</strong> energy efficiency<br />

None.<br />

In collaboration with research institutes Hynix<br />

developed a Tetra Methyl Ammonium Hydroxide<br />

Treatment System to improve the effectiveness<br />

<strong>of</strong> wastewater treatment processes. 948<br />

In 2008, Hynix invested 6,999,000,000 KRW in<br />

R&D activities. In 2009, the comp<strong>an</strong>y invested<br />

6,728,000,000 KRW despite economic downturn.<br />

At the Icheon site expenses in technology<br />

development amounted to 586,979 KRW in<br />

2009. 949<br />

Risk <strong>of</strong> corruption in country:<br />

� Corruption Perceptions Index: 5.5 (r<strong>an</strong>k 39) 950<br />

� Bribe payers index: R<strong>an</strong>k 18 with 3.4 points 951<br />

Risk <strong>of</strong> corruption in sector:<br />

The risk <strong>of</strong> corruption in the Kore<strong>an</strong> electronic<br />

sector is classified as relatively high, but it is<br />

lower th<strong>an</strong> the risk <strong>of</strong> corruption in China. High<br />

competitive pressure <strong>an</strong>d research intensity are<br />

(potential) causes for corruption.<br />

947<br />

Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research (2009)<br />

948<br />

www.hynix.com/gl/sm/esh/ep_purity_tech.jsp?menuNo=6&amp;m=2&amp;s=4<br />

949<br />

Hynix (2010), p. 37 <strong>an</strong>d Questionnaire Hynix<br />

950<br />

Tr<strong>an</strong>sparency International (2010)<br />

951<br />

www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_bri_pay_ind-crime-bribe-payers-index

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