2017 SK Hynix SR Eng

10th Anniversary of SK hynix
Sustainability Management
About This Report
Features
This report is SK hynix’s 10th annual sustainability report. SK hynix has been
sharing its vision, performances, and activities for sustainability management
with stakeholders by publishing annual sustainability reports since 2008. Stake-
holders’ opinions and feedbacks are unreservedly adopted to our sustainability
management activities, through which we proactively meet their expectations
and requirements.
We have focused on reporting the most significant issues for both internal and
external stakeholders which were identified through the materiality analysis.
Smart Solution
The “Focus Areas” section covers those issues, helping stakeholders easily under-
stand our sustainability performances and information.
Happy Life
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of sustainability report, SK hynix had
time to review key sustainability performances over the past decade and dis-
cuss development directions of its sustainability management with profession-
als in the academia and industry. Presented subjects at the panel discussion
and special conversation with experts were reported in the “Special Theme”
section and will be adopted to our sustainability management policy and deci- With creativity, passion, and indomitable spirit
sion-making process.
to develop cutting-edge technologies, SK hynix
is leading the digital era and growing into the
Reporting Principle
world’s top semiconductor company.
This report was prepared in accordance with the Core option of the GRI (Global
We also pursue sustainable growth by fulfilling
Reporting Initiative) G4 guideline and the ISO 26000, the international standard
on social responsibility. Financial information in this report was drawn up on our social responsibilities and roles through
the basis of K-IFRS (Korean International Financial Reporting Standards). sharing our achievements and happiness with
more people. We are committed to making our
Reporting Period tomorrow smarter and happier.
This report covers SK hynix’s sustainability activities and performances from
January 1 through December 31, 2016. To provide a better understanding of
our quantitative results, data for the last three fiscal years from 2014 to 2016
were applied. And some crucial qualitative results spanned the period up to
the first half of 2017.
Reporting Scope and Boundary

The reporting scope extends to all overseas production sites including Wuxi
Campus and Chongqing P&T in China, as well as all domestic production sites
such as the headquarters of SK hynix Icheon Campus, Cheongju Campus and
Seongnam Office. Financial information encompasses all affiliated companies
in principle, while information with a different scope is specified separately.
Cover Story
Assurance
The report cover was designed to feature the
The information of this sustainability report was verified by Korea Standards memory semiconductor package with the aim of
Association, an independent assurance agency. Safety, health, and environ- celebrating its 10th anniversary and getting clos-
ment performances at all worksites were reviewed on the basis of the report er to stakeholders in a differentiated manner. It
also symbolizes our commitment to creating
assurance principle of AA1000APS(2008). Please refer to page 110~111 for the higher social value based on memory semicon-
result. ductor solutions and cutting-edge technologies.
Contents
Overview Corporate Governance Focus Areas Appendix

CEO’s Message 06
Corporate Profile 08
2016 Highlights 10
Value Creation Model 12
Business Domain 16
36 48 102
Corporate Governance 38 Issue 01 Safety and Health 50 Materiality Analysis 104
Sustainability Management Governance 40 Issue 02 Response to Climate Change 56 Financial Performance 106
Global Compliance 42 Issue 03 Reduction of Environmental Impact 62 Independent Auditors’ Report 108
Risk Management 44 Issue 04 Innovation of Corporate Culture 68 Greenhouse Gas Verification Report 109
Ethics Management 46 Issue 05 Shared Growth with Suppliers 74 Third Party’s Assurance Statement 110
GRI Index 112
UN Global Compact / UN SDGs 116
Awards, Recognition and Association Memberships 117
Special Theme Performance
22 80
10-year Track Records in Sustainability Management 24 Social Contribution 82
Panel Discussion 30 SHE Management 88
Special Conversation with Experts 32 Human Rights Management 94
Quality Management 98
Information Security and Protection 100

CEO’s Message
Overview CEO’s Message Special Theme Corporate Governance Focus Areas Performance Appendix
Corporate Profile
Overview 2016 Highlights
Value Creation Model
Business Domain
Dear stakeholders,
I’m pleased to present SK hynix’s commitment to consistent challenges and changes through the 10th sustain-
ability report.
For the past 10 years, our sustainability report has played a significant role in transparently delivering our ef-
forts for fulfilling social responsibility and creating sustainable value as a leading global company. Since 2012
when the company joined SK Group, our sustainability management activities have become more comprehen-
sive in accordance with SKMS (SK Management System), resulting in creating higher economic and social val-
ues. Moreover, we promoted comprehensive supports for occupational disease issue in the semiconductor
industry through the Occupational Health Verification Committee and operated the win-win wage-sharing
program for suppliers in an effort to fulfill our social responsibility.
Moreover, SK hynix puts safety before everything else. As part of this, in 2016, we launched the SHE Manage-
ment Committee and Advisory Committee consisting of the top management and external professionals to
check pending safety issues on a regular basis and verify our SHE activities in an objective manner. We are
also promoting the quantification and evaluation of social values deriving from all stages of our social contribu-
tion activities.
SK hynix pursues the “Deep Change” aimed at developing new possibilities and laying the foundation for
sustainable growth to cultivate capabilities that can promptly respond to rapidly changing IT business environ-
ment which is summarized as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. By doing so, we will solidify our leadership as
a technology-driven semiconductor company and strengthen communication with customers to immediate-
ly meet their various and complex requirements. All employees at SK hynix will continue to rise to a challenge
armed with the SUPEX Spirit in order to provide sustainable value to all stakeholders including customers,
suppliers, investors, local communities, and society.
Our experiences for the past three decades have allowed us to understand how business activities can trans-
form the nation and society. With a mindset that sustainable growth with society can be realized when pursu-
ing stakeholders’ happiness as well as economic growth, SK hynix will promote innovation to create both finan-
cial and social values in a long-term and positive manner. We will also fulfill our responsibility as a corporate
citizen beyond just solving piecemeal social issues by supporting global sustainability initiatives such as UN
Global Compact, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), and EICC
(Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition).
“In celebration of the 10th anniversary of sustainability report,

we pledge to evolve into the world’s best memory semiconductor
SK hynix pledges to make concerted efforts to faithfully carry out our social responsibilities and roles with the
state of mind we had when the first sustainability report was published in 2008. We will also continue to ex-
pand communication with stakeholders in order to share our commitments and performances going for-
ward.
solution company by pursuing the “Deep Change” aimed at developing
new possibilities and solidifying the foundation for sustainable growth. Your lasting encouragement and support would be greatly appreciated as we work to reach the goal of sustain-
ability management.
” July 2017
CEO of SK hynix Park Sung-wook
SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 06 07

Corporate Profile
Corporate Profile
Business Domain
Semiconductor that Drives the Growth of IT Business SK hynix, a Leading Global Semiconductor Company
Since 1984 when we became the first Korean company to produce 16 Kb SRAM, we Summarized SK hynix has four production sites - Icheon and Cheongju in Korea, Wuxi and Major Financial Results
(Unit: KRW in billions)
have strengthened our technical leadership by introducing a series of semiconduc- company profile Chongqing in China - and sales subsidiaries in 10 countries - the U.S., Hong Kong,
(As of the end of December 2016)
Item 2014 2015 2016
tors that are innovative in terms of their advancement, size, speed, and voltage. and China. The company also operates 4 R&D offices in the U.S., Italy, Taiwan, and
Company name SK hynix Inc. Sales 17,126 18,798 17,198
The demand for and area of semiconductors continue to expand as mobile and CEO Park Sung-wook Belarus. Based on our 30 years of extensive expertise and knowhow in the semicon-
Gross profit 7,664 8,283 6,411
smart devices are becoming increasingly popular and automobile, medical equip- Establishment February 1983 ductor business and consistent investments in R&D, we are demonstrating unrivaled Operating
5,109 5,336 3,277
ment, and industrial machinery are being developed on the basis of the internet. In Manufacturing and sales of technological prowess and cost competitiveness, thereby leading the global semicon- Income profit
Business domain
response to this trend, we are further strengthening our technological leadership semiconductor devices ductor market. Sheet Profit before
5,048 5,269 3,216
2091, Gyeongchung-daero, Bubal-eup, corporate tax
while gaining competitive advantages in the high value-added premium semicon- Headquarters
Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea Corporate tax 853 946 256
ductor markets. Our focuses are especially on mobile device, server, and storage Memory semiconductor: Net profit 4,195 4,324 2,960
solution with growth potential. We are also preparing the next generation memory Products and DRAM, NAND Flash, MCP, etc.
Total assets 26,883 29,678 32,216
technologies required for PC RAM, STT-M RAM, and Re RAM. services System semiconductor: Balance
CIS (CMOS Image Sensor), etc. Total
Sheet 4,175 3,819 4,336
borrowings
Shenzhen
Economic Value Creation

(Unit: KRW in millions)
Production site
R&D office Item 2014 2015 2016
Sales subsidiary Wuxi Wage 2,164,619 2,188,297 1,987,825
Sales office
Retirement
Employees 143,432 150,932 210,774
Bangalore (India) allowance
Dublin (Ireland) Icheon
Welfare benefits 327,693 377,818 387,308
Raleigh Beijing Local com- Tax and dues 883,689 983,471 287,516
Weybridge Cheongju munities Donations 16,111 55,131 51,629
Raw materials 2,033,215 2,471,643 2,457,772
Helsinki Chongqing
Seattle Consumables/
Suppliers 2,885,088 3,337,555 3,635,173
Osaka repair
Outsourcing 1,018,075 982,419 785,923
Paris Company Reserves value 3,976,769 3,970,593 2,536,880
Houston Tokyo Sharehold- Interest costs 170,363 118,505 120,122
ers and
Xian investors Dividends 218,401 353,001 423,601
※ Percentage
‌ of tax and due by region: 63.7% in Korea, 33.5% in Asia,
Austin 2.8% in Americas/Europe
Social Value Creation*

(Unit: KRW in millions)
Item 2016 Increase

Investor value 543,723 +
Suppor for
Social 665 +
suppliers
effect
Local
40,778 +
communities
Greenhouse
Taipei 145,602 -
gas
Environ- Energy saving 37,980 +
Taiwan (Zhubei)
mental
Air quality 140 -
Hanoi Shanghai effect
Water quality 420 -
Italy (Agrate Brianza) Waste 5,637 -
Penang (Malaysia) * The
‌ figures were calculated by converting SK hynix’s social and
environmental indices into social value. We plan to supplement those in
San Jose a more systematic manner.
Raunheim
Hong Kong
Minsk, Belarus Singapore

2016 Highlights
Corporate Profile
Business Domain
1 2 3 6 7 8
4 5 9 10
1 3 The Support and Compensation Committee 6 8 SK Hynix plans to raise around 5.5 million yuan
Became first Korean company to enter First mass production of non-memory deliberated on various elements based on the “SK hynix Academic Conference” to Global social contribution activities in each year to contribute to the local community
standard provided by the Industrial Welfare through various social contribution activities
the “Platinum Club,” the highest honor semiconductors at 300mm wafer secure future semiconductor Cambodia
Verification Committee. SK hynix will actively in collaboration with the Wuxi government.
of CDP Korea factory technology capabilities In December 2016, 600 excellent employees
accept the proposals of the two committees to
In October 2016, SK hynix became the first Ko- The company will start mass production of The “4th SK hynix Academic Conference” was were sent on a training program to Cambodia
create a healthier and safer workplace, and
10
rean company to enter the “Platinum Club,” the non-memory semiconductors at the 300mm held at the SUPEX Hall in the Icheon Campus with the goal of conducting global social contri-
work hard on fulfilling our corporate social respon-
most prestigious Hall of Fame of the “Carbon wafer factory for the first time. The factory has in September 2016. The aim of this event was bution activities and further developing their Start of men’s handball team,
sibility.
Management Honors Club” selected by CDP only produced memory semiconductors such to overcome limitations of technology develop- professional capacity. The social contribution “SK Hawks”
Korea. CDP is a non-profit organization found- as DRAM or NAND Flash until now, while 5 ment for DRAM and NAND Flash products, and activities were conducted over a course of 18 The Chungcheongbuk-do men’s handball team
ed in England that is entrusted by financial in- non-memory semiconductors have been mass secure high mass productivity within a short sessions, and focused on improving the poor “SK Hawks” officially started in February 2016.
Conversation With the CEO, environment of local orphanages and schools
vestment companies around the world to con- produced at the 200mm wafer factory. It leads period. Around 500 academic articles were SK Hynix chose Chungcheongbuk-do province
duct information analysis and issues reports to a 50% increase in chip production volume “Gonggam Talk Talk” submitted. The first prize winner and excellent in Siem Reap and offering support for academ- to be the home of the team because they had
for major companies. It is recognized as the top per wafer. SK hynix started to produce 13 “I am often asked what the drive was that al- article winners of each field were awarded ic activities. The group went beyond simply no professional team, but had a base for hand-
sustainability evaluation organization. SK hynix megapixel-CMOS image sensors (CIS) in 2017, lowed SK hynix to overcome difficulties and with a total of KRW 20 million worth of prize providing supplies. They delivered new boats ball. The selection of the coaching staff and
was included in the Global Leaders’ Club for for efficient use of the existing M10 factory, in become the world’s second largest memory and the opportunity to participate in a major to low-income classes for better transport and team members were conducted through an
five consecutive years from 2009 to 2013, and step with the start of the new M14 factory in semiconductor manufacturer. I always answer, overseas conference. The CEO Park Sung-wook living conditions, and collaborated with local open process. The team plans to select addition-
has first maintained the Hall of Fame for four Icheon. This progress will expand the applica- ‘collaboration.’ All employees of our company was the head of the conference, and major execu- volunteer organizations to provide children al excellent coaches and members and expand
consecutive years among Korean companies. tion of CIS to security camera and automotive work toward the same goal. This mind of cooper- tives including the Academic Committee Chair with food. SK hynix has given excellent employ- the number to 20 to operate a national-
components beyond PC and smartphone. ation is still in our DNA.” In June 2016, the CEO and Future Technology Research Center Head ees a chance for overseas training since 2014 level team. The name “Hawks” means “Hoping
2 Park Sung-wook talked about a wide variety of (vice president) and DRAM Development Busi- to help them feel a sense of pride in the com- for a giant leap in Korean men’s handball” and
topics at the Conversation with the CEO ness Head (vice president) attended the event. pany and the meaning of happiness sharing. “Be progressive and fly high.”
Reverse corporate activation program, 4
“Gonggam Talk Talk” held at the Cheongju
“Find a Valuable Leader” Launched Support and Compensation
Campus, from general themes including col-
In April 2016, the “Find a Valuable Leader” pro- Committee for occupational 7 9
laboration and meeting culture, to expecta-
gram was conducted to create corporate cul- emiconductor-related diseases “Independence of Light and Sound” Free mobile medical clinic in China
tions for the memory semiconductor industry.
ture that recognizes leaders and encourages In January 2016, SK hynix started the Support for men of national merit A free mobile medical clinic called the “Happy
This talk was a turning point that allowed employ-
colleagues to express their appreciation of and Compensation Committee, and decided ees to renew pride in the company as they In August 2016, the Hyejium, SK Training Cen- Bus” has started operation for lower classes in
each other. The program was conducted to execute the process of support and com- shared their difficulties and were able to listen ter in Icheon, held the “Thank you Hyo Con- Wuxi, China, where the SK hynix DRAM factory
through recommendations on the company pensation for current and former employees of to the CEO’s management philosophy. cert” for men of national merit, to celebrate 71 is located. The China subsidiary has grown as
intranet. The recommendations were more both the company and suppliers who are years of independence on National Liberation the biggest foreign company in the Jiangu
than a simple click – the recommender had to doubtful about occupational disease due to Day. Around 100 men of merits in the area at- Province since the start of the factory in 2006.
write an anonymous e-mail in the form of a let- working at semiconductor factory. This was tended the concert wearing the customized It established the Social Contribution Founda-
ter containing the reasons for the recommen- the first step in creating a “comprehensive hearing aids they received through a hearing tion in June 2016, to conduct useful and sys-
dation, which helped encourage each other. support and compensation system” as pro- test held by the company in June. The event tematic social contribution activities. The
We hope this program make a chance to build posed by the Industrial Welfare Verification was part of the “100-Year Longevity of Veter- “Wuxi SK hynix Happiness Public Interest
stronger trust and camaraderie between junior Committee in November 2016. ans” program that provides men of national Fund” opening was held to celebrate the start
and senior members. merit who are experiencing financial difficul- of the Happy Bus.
ties with visual and hearing medical services.

Corporate Profile
Business Domain
SK hynix has shown balanced performances in the aspects of economy, environment, and society by operat-
ing its value chain with various capitals in a sustainable manner.
Capital input Outcome
Financial Capital*
Our profitability has been strengthened in Stock price increase SK hynix ranked 3rd among global semicon- Ranking in the global
SK hynix is listed on the KRX and Luxembourg Stock Exchange. We use finan-
the midst of continuously increasing demand ductor makers as of sales in 2016 by achiev- semiconductor industry
cial capital provided by shareholders and investors for business and share
economic performance with them through diverse ways including divi-
dend.
Assets Equity for DRAM and highly efficient DRAM produc-
tion capacity. We also boast differentiated
45.4 %
ing stable growth in all fields of DRAM,
NAND Flash, and CIS.
rd
3
(As of the end of 2016,
competitiveness in the NAND Flash sector.
KRW 32,216 billion KRW 24,024 billion year-on-year comparisona) (IHS, as of 4Q 2016)
Manufactured Capital*
SK hynix produced KRW 12.05 trillion worth Average rate of We will invest in building new clean rooms Investments in
Manufacturing infrastructure is the core of SK hynix’s business. We conduct operation building clean rooms
Ficilities & Investments in of products in 2016 and the average rate of at Cheongju plant to enhance competitive-
efficient investments in global manufacturing infrastructure to enhance
equipment facilities operation maintained 100% during the ness in the long run. (KRW 2.2 trillion from
productivity and cost competitiveness.
same period.
100 %
Aug. 2017 to Jun. 2019)
KRW 2.2 trillion
KRW 18,777 billion KRW 6,292 billion (As of the end of 2016) (As of the budget between
2017 and 2019)
Human Capital
The average continuous service years have Average length of The labor and management have closely Workplace with
Recruting and cultivating talents is the basis of our R&D competence. To service no labor dispute
Education increased backed by our efforts for secur- collaborated under the spirit “We are one
this end, we are active in developing effective training programs and di-
expenditure Education hour ing talents. family,” creating workplace with no dispute
verse support programs for securing talents.
10.9 years
for 34 years since the company establish-
ment.
34 years
KRW 490 thousand per capita 81hours per capita (As of the end of 2016) (As of the end of 2016)
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Intellectual Capital*
We strive to secure “strong patents” in ear- No. of patents R&D expenditure in 2016 increased 6.4% R&D performance
SK hynix is well aware of the importance of technology patent and strive to registered in the US
R&D Ownership of ly stage and prevent disputes. Particularly, year-on-year, through which we imple-
maximize the capability of intellectual capital. We enhance internal compe-
tence by developing and acquiring patents and maximize the efficiency of
intellectual capital through joint patent development and cross-license
investment-to-sales IP rights we pay attention to the expansion of pat-
ent rights in countries such as the US with
7,883 cases
mented 23 research tasks in the fields of
DRAM, NAND Flash, and CIS.
23 cases
(As of the end of 2016)

high potential dispute.
contracts. 12.2% 11,784 cases (cumulative) (As of the end of 2016,
accumulated)
Relationship Capital
We estimated social value generated from Social value of the Happy The Happiness Sharing Volunteer Group Total volunteer hours of
Based on trust with stakeholders, we strive to create shared values. To this
Social contribution Supports for entire Happy Sharing Fund projects in a Sharing Fund Project consisting of 97 units visits social welfare the Happiness Sharing
end, we promote diverse activities with regard to EICC, social contribution, Volunteer Group
expenditure shared growth quantitative manner to figure out the ef- facilities regularly and conducts volunteer
and shared growth.
151billion 128 billion

fects of social contribution activities.
226 %
services that make the most of their char-
acteristics. 22,298 hours
KRW KRW (compared with costs)
(As of the end of 2016)
Natural Capital
SK hynix joined the Hall of Fame Platinum The Ministry of Envieonment certified that Certification on
We make our best effort to minimize environmental impact throughout carbon emission
Energy intensity Club, the highest level of “Carbon Manage- our 128GB SSD emits carbon of 12.1kg per
business activities. As part of this, we continue to improve natural capital
SSD
at all worksites Water resource use ment Honors Club” hosted by CDP Korea, unit. 128GB
through introducing high-efficiency equipment, optimizing facility opera-
for the first time in Korea.
tion, and conducting GHG reduction tasks. (As of 2016)
3.16TOE/㎡ 67,065 thousand ㎥
* Please refer to the FY2016 Business Report

Corporate Profile
2016 Highlights
Business Domain
Sustainable Value Chain activities
R&D Purchasing Manufacturing Sales Value Sharing
Developing products that contribute to economic growth Managing supply chain in a sustainable manner Protecting human rights and managing SHE impacts Pursuing customer happiness through quality Promoting happiness of local communities
The application fields of semiconductors are increasingly wid- SK hynix helps suppliers establish sustainability management SK hynix respects the human rights of employees and sup- We are committed to making customers happy by supplying through sharing activities
er and converged today. In response, SK hynix is shifting its system, conduct social responsibility, and reduce CSR risks by ports international standards and principles for human rights high-quality products beyond their expectations. In this re- Based on the management philosophy of co-prosperity, SK hy-
competence paradigm from cost competitiveness by facility evaluating their competence in the fields of labor, human and labor. We are operating world-class SHE management gard, we offer customers superior value propositions, special- nix carries out diverse sharing activities for local communities
expansion and productivity improvement to profitability rights, ethics, and SHE. Moreover, we continuously monitor system to create healthy and safe work environment and min- ized products, and differentiated product strategies that con- and social contribution activities that reflect the characteristics
through product value enhancement. the origin of minerals used in raw materials and finished imize environmental impacts. sider regional features, which contribute to increasing sales of its business.
goods to restrict the use of conflict minerals. toward strategic customers.
・‌Reducing investment costs by upgrading ・Evaluating CSR competence of suppliers ・‌Complying with human rights and labor related ・‌Optimizing business portfolio ・Creating social values
production technology ・Conducting
‌ regular inspection on supply chain principles ・Maintaining customer relationship ・Promoting co-prosperity with local communities
Promotion Promotion Promotion Promotion Promotion
・Developing
‌ advanced technology and application based on EICC’s code of conduct ・‌Operating SHE management system ・Positioning by region ・Pursuing happiness of donors and beneficiaries
direction direction direction direction direction
technology for elevating added value of products (OHSAS/KOSHA 18001)
・‌Developing convergence products that combine ・‌Operating environmental management system
memory controller and firmware (ISO 14001)
・Checking
‌ risks with regard to human rights and ・‌Implementing customer-oriented QI ・‌Happiness Sharing Fund (10 projects for
・‌3D eMMC5.1: Higher cost competitiveness vs. labor (independent assurance) ・‌Executing in-house evaluation on human rights (Quality Intelligence) activities children, senior citizens, men of merit, etc.)
Major Major Major
2D product ・Training
‌ security personnel about industrial and labor related risks at sites ・Listening to VOC (Voice of Customer) ・‌Happiness Sharing Volunteer Group
Major activities Major activities activities
activities ・‌1xnm SATA Enterprise SSD: Profitability improve- safety and sexual harassment prevention activities ・‌Holding the SHE Management Committee ・‌Providing technical supports to Chinese (about 90 groups)
ment by expanding enterprise-centered SSD regularly customers ‌
・Participating in SK Group’s social contribution
market ・‌Running the Industrial Safety and Health Commit- (SK Happiness Sharing Season, SK Pro Bono)
・‌2znm 8Gb LPDDR4X: Application to flagship tee and Industrial Health Verification Committee
smartphones that need high performance and ・‌Evaluating all processes and eco-efficiency, and
low power consumption obtaining carbon labeling certification
Business Portfolio Output
DRAM sales Major R&D performance

DRAM is volatile memory which saves data only when the power is turned
DRAM on. It is mostly used for main memory of computers and graphic memory.
Its usage is extended to smartphone, smart TV, and smart refrigerator. KRW 12,341 billion
2znm 4GB LPDDR4 2znm 8GB DDR4 2znm 8GB GDDR5
Flash memory is non-volatile memory that does not lose its data even NAND Flash sales Major R&D performance
when power is turned off. It is suitable for storing large data such as digital
NAND Flash videos and photos. It is applied to digital camera, USB drive, smartphone,
tablet PC, SSD, and flash array. KRW 4,348 billion
3D eMMC5.1
1xnm SATA
Enterprise SSD
3D PCIe Enterprise
SSD
CIS is a type of semiconductor that detects light energy and converts its
CIS and other sales Major R&D performance
intensity into image data. It plays a role as film of digital camera. As digital
CIS camera is getting smaller, the scope of application of small-sized image

sensor with low power consumption is being expanded. Particularly, the KRW 510 billion
13MP(1/3”, 90nm BSI, 1.12um) 8MP(1/4”, 90nm BSI, 1.12um)
application to smartphone and table PC is increasing.
14 15
Corporate Profile
Business Domain
DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY
THAT MAKES CONSUMER
AND DEVICES SMARTER
DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) is volatile DRAM Market Share

(IDC)
memory which saves data only when the power is Brand New Product
20-nano 8Gb
(As of March 2017, Unit: %)
turned on. It is mostly used for main memory of computers

and graphic memory for videos and 3D games, and 27.10 27.30
GDDR6 DRAM
26.00
its usage is extended to various smart electronics
such as TV, refrigerator, and printer backed by the
digitalization of electronics.
Despite lower-than-expected demand for DRAM due to the 768GB ×2 10 % ↓

sluggish PC market, increasing needs for mobility of PCs is
creating new demands for laptop computers. The growing
popularity of mobile devices drives the demand for DRAM and Processing 768GB graphic Doubling the speed compared Reducing 10% operating
the capacity of DRAM required for smartphone and tablet PC data per second with existing GDDR5 DRAM voltage consumption
is also on a rise. 2014 2015 2016
* GB
‌ (gigabyte) is the unit that measures data processing speed. 1GB is equivalent to 8Gb (gigabit).
SK hynix’s GDDR6 processes data with a speed of 16Gb/s per pin. It has 384 input/output pins.

Corporate Profile
Business Domain
MOVING MORE DATA,

WITHOUT USING
MORE ENERGY
Flash memory is non-volatile memory that does not lose its NAND Flash Market Share
(IDC)
data even when power is turned off. There are two types of Brand New Product
72-layer 256Gb TLC

(As of March 2017, Unit: %)
flash memory products: NOR and NAND. Our NAND Flash is

suitable for storing large data such as digital videos and
3D NAND Flash
12.60
photos and widely used for mobile devices including tablet PC 11.80
10.80
and smartphone as well as SSD (Solid State Drive), navigation
system, USB memory, and digital camera.
According to the market forecast1), the NAND Flash market is 32GB 4 billion 20 % ↑
making steady growth as it expands the areas of storage
applications such as mobile and SSD. This is mainly due to the
increasing demand for mobile devices and SSD for PCs. Realizing 32GB with one A technology to put about Increasing reading and writing
NAND Flash chip 4 billion 72-story buildings on performances by 20% based
a 10-won coin on high speed cuircuit design
2014 2015 2016
* ‌‌256GB TLC 3D NAND Flash contains 1.27 billion cells on a chip.

The size of 10-won coin is equivalent to that of three chips or about 4 billion cells.

Corporate Profile
Business Domain
MAKING YOUR LIFE

MORE COMFORTABLE
AND ENJOYABLE
CIS Market Share

CIS (CMOS Image Sensor) is a type of non-memory semiconductor that (TSR)
Brand New Product
detects light energy and converts its intensity into image data.
Hi-1333 CIS
(As of the end of 2016, Unit: %)
There are primarily two types of image sensors - CCD and CMOS - for 16
digital cameras, depending on their manufacturing process and signal 14
reading method. As CMOS image sensor technology is making rapid 12
13MP BSI* PDAF**

progress and digital camera is getting smaller, the areas of application for
low-power consuming CMOS image sensor have expanded.
According to the market research and forecast, the image sensor market is
expected to grow by 6.8% each year from 2016 to 2020. The CMOS market Realizing 13 million pixel Acquiring high-quality image Automatically focusing more
resolution with 1.12 micro by minimizing lights loss rapidly than existing methods
is projected to grow by 8.6% over the same period due to the increasing
meter technology through photodiode
demand and expanding area of application. 2014 2015 2016
* Back Side Illumination

** Phase Detection Auto Focus

SPECIAL
THEME
2008 Smarter World, Happier Future SK hynix's 10-year Sustainability Management

2017
SK hynix published its
first sustainability
report in 2008 when
unfavorable business
environment
predominated all over
the world.
Since then, we have
further devoted
ourselves to creating
economic,
USHERING
environmental, and
social values in a
IN MORE
balanced manner for
the past decade.
This effort has allowed
INNOVATIVE
SK hynix to be raised on
the “best memory
AND
semiconductor solution
company.”
COMFORTABLE
TOMORROW
10-year Track Records in
Overview Special Theme 10-year Track Records in Corporate Governance Focus Areas Performance Appendix
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Panel Discussion
Special Conversation with
Experts
Sales SK hynix has experienced substantial changes for the past decade due to the expansion of volatility in the Operating profit The memory semiconductor business had mainly focused on expanding production capacity and reducing
global economy. A fresh start as a member of the SK Group also triggered our innovation and progress. All costs in the past, while creation of added values through the advancement of production technology is a crit-
(Consolidated) (Consolidated)
employees at SK hynix have risen to these challenges and changes flexibly and worked together for a success. ical factor that determines competitive edge today. SK hynix has dedicated to meeting market requirements
As a result, our sales in 2017 soared nearly twice compared with 2007 to KRW 17.20 trillion. and conducting profitability-centered business, accomplishing KRW 3.28 trillion in operating profit on a consoli-
dated basis in 2016.
KRW 17.20 trillion
× 2.0 KRW 3.28 trillion
KRW 8.664 trillion

× 6.4
KRW 0.51 trillion
2007 2016 2007 2016

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Investments in SK hynix has invested in SHE (safety, health, and environment) activities through a separate account since Environmental With the aim of joining global efforts for mitigating climate change and improving added values of products,
Safety, Health, and Product Declaration

2009 in recognition of the importance of SHE management. Investment volume has increased to maximize SK hynix has expanded eco-friendly and energy-efficiency products. Our major products have obtained the
performances in SHE management, amounting to KRW 106.0 billion in 2016, approximately 14 times com- certification on environmental product declaration since its launch in 2009. As of 2016, a total of 18 products
Environment pared with 2009. have 19 domestic and overseas certifications. Going forward, we plan to expand the certification to more
memory semiconductor products.
* Including
‌ carbon emissions certification and low carbon product certification as well as certification on environmental
product declaration.
KRW 106.0 billion
×14.3 19
2016
certifications
2009
KRW 7.4 billion

1 certification
2009 2016

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Employees Semiconductor technology has been behind the development of ICT industry. And our 27,488 employees at Donation SK hynix is proactive in solving social problems based on its management philosophy that pursues co-pros-
home and abroad have become the driving force behind SK hynix’s progress into a global semiconductor perity. In this regard, we have expanded supports for socially vulnerable class to create happiness together
(Domestic and overseas)
maker. SK hynix is committed not only to increasing employee value through corporate culture innovation with local communities. Our social contribution is based on employees’ voluntary participation and dona-
and human rights management but also to protecting human rights, labor rights, and diversity in the supply tion. Our donation increased 20.3 times compared to 2007 to KRW 50.6 billion in 2016.
chain.
27,488 persons
+ 50.5% KRW 50.6 billion
18,266 persons
×20.3
KRW 2.5 billion
2007 2016 2007 2016

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Special Theme Panel Discussion
Experts
Strategy Session 2 Directions for Growth and Expectations
A Sustainable Management Goals Counteraction to Climate Change
A D
Kim Dong-soo, SK hynix is exposed to diverse sustainability issues. There is particularly SK hynix has focused on reduction of greenhouse gases to counteract
Head of a need for active involvement in issues that could interfere with the to climate change until now, and has shown good performance. Effec-
Sustainability company’s sustainability. To do this, the sustainability goals should be tive action against climate change must simultaneously include adap-
Management
clearly set, together with prioritized activities. tion and reduction. The semiconductor industry in particular has poten-
Center,
Korea Productivity Role of the Sustainable Management Division tial issues that can actually affect business, such as heat waves and fine
Center dust. Therefore, we must take an interest in areas of adaption in the fu-
An internal activation process is necessary for establishment and opera-
tion of a sustainable management strategy. The Sustainable Management ture, too, and be thoroughly prepared for risk management.
SK hynix held a CSR specialists’ discussion at the Management Support Building of the Icheon campus on Division can play the role of a helper. It can manage internal sustainability
Application of Renewable Energy
Shared Growth issues, and provide insight in the process of solving problems.
April 6, 2017, with the goal to examine external views and expectations regarding sustainable manage- Global companies have a greater interest in renewable energy than fos-
B ment of the company, and seek directions for sustainable management development, in time for the 10th Governance sil fuel-based energy. It may be difficult for the semiconductor industry
anniversary of sustainable management for the company. The discussion included presentations by ex- This is the first stage of internal activation. Without governance of sustain- to choose renewable energy for all its fields of work. However, in order
Kim Ik-seung,
ability issues, individual groups act inefficiently. For example, when to fulfill the social role and responsibility of a company that consumes
Professor, perts in the fields of sustainable management strategy, joint growth, environmental issues, climate
Dongduk conflict minerals rose as a global issue, the Korean industry only started
change, and corporate culture, and a Q&A session with the audience. The leaders of the SK hynix's Sustain- a lot of energy, the company must show leadership in application of renew-
Women’s acting two years after the issue surfaced. However, companies that had
able Management HQ, HR Office, HSE Office, and Labor-Management Office also attended the discussion. able energy with long-term discernment.
University well-established sustainable management governance at the time were
able to immediately establish a country of origin management system, Specific Environmental Goals
Session 1
and internal policy. More specific environmental goals must be set, and the significance of
Evaluation of Sustainable Management by SK hynix the goals should be communicated with the parties involved. The com-
Environmental Impact
B Regular Collection of External Opinions pany is already conducting various activities in the right direction, such
C A The sustainable management strategy of SK hynix started with ethical and law-abiding management. Over the
Sustainable management needs to be pursued with a system and man- as environment-friendly product development, Environmental Product
Kim Jung-nam, last ten years, it has fulfilled external demands, and gradually integrated environmental and social issues. From ual. Of the many issues surrounding the company, we must particularly Declaration, and LCA. However, it is currently difficult to understand the
Director, a maturity aspect, it can be said the strategy went through a process of converting from a passive stage to an be able to extract issues that have a high influence on business, and significance of the goal number, and it does not take up a large percent-
Sustainability active stage. The department in charge of sustainable management recently changed its name from External parties of interest are highly focused on. The most effective method age as of yet. A superficial goal cannot be evaluated properly by parties
Division, Cooperation Headquarters to Sustainable Management Headquarters, clearly showing the will of SK hynix to inde- would be to create a channel for regular collection of opinions, as part of interest. Therefore, we should be able to present leading and specific
Samjong KPMG pendently find its way to sustainability. However, the standard required of companies by our society is a more of the sustainable management system, and listen closely to the opin- goals.
anticipative stage of sustainable management strategy.
ions of experts and parties of interest.
Self-responsible Risk Management E Respect for Social Minorities

B I believe it is exceptional that SK hynix is simultaneously pursuing sustainable management, and making efforts
Climate Change The final goal of sustainable management is risk management. The com- The SK hynix Sustainability Report always includes women’s issues.
for communication with those involved. The growth it has achieved with partners over the past ten years is gen-
pany must not fall into any difficulty because of a predictable risk, and However, the related results are slight. Many global companies have a
D erally excellent. However, there is a difference in the meaning of joint growth, according to whether it is consid-
ered “support and guidance,” or a horizontal “partnership” relationship. SK hynix needs to actively communi- each member must have a sense of responsibility. From a corporate per- CDO (Chief Diversity Officer) who makes sure 25% of executives are
Noh Jae-sung,
cate with cooperating companies, and make diverse proposals and excavate ideas, in order to use the partners spective, the vision and management philosophy of the company must women, and make open efforts to reduce the salary difference between
Head of Business
Strategy Office, as a key to technology innovation for the company. Thus, discussions on technological propositions should not be shared clearly so that any decisions of the Board of Directors or manage- men and women, including contract employees. Activation of female
Business Institute only be made with preliminary partners, but even with partners on the second and third levels down the scale. ment can be executed smoothly by workers. human resources is an important issue that can help prepare for the
for Sustainable Efforts should also be made to excavate new partner companies, to encourage the national economy. next decade.
Development
C Improvement of Environmental Aspects and Communication Constant Human Rights Monitoring
C Environmental issues have a large effect on society. Therefore, one mistake can cause great impact. “Others” The traditional environmental load measuring unit used by SK hynix and Human rights regulations are being reinforced recently, focusing on
cannot be blamed for such issues. Fortunately, the environmental strategy, systems, and activities of SK hynix
most other companies has limitations in effectively explaining environ- North America and the EU. The human rights issue within the supply
Corporate Culture are managed at a global level. It is receiving positive external evaluations on sustainability through organiza-
mental management performance. Stopping at just quantitative perfor- network in particular is a subject of risk management and mandatory
tions by as CDP and DJSI. However, more caution is required on the method of revealing efforts to reduce environ-
E mental effects. The information needs to be presented in a way those related can easily understand, and with mance presentation may lead to an unnecessary misunderstanding of area of public notification, making it that much more important. It also
Kim Jae-eun, higher transparency. being greenwashing. Instead of simply spending money, priority should has a big effect on actual business operations. SK hynix already manag-
Professor, Seoul be placed on work that shows the public the company is creating and es human rights issues related to working conditions in the process of
School of contributing to social and environmental values. The future direction of counteracting to the EICC. I hope the company will establish a system to
Integrated D SK hynix’s efforts for and performances in sustainable management can be confirmed through external evalua-
environmental management will be to accurately measure values, and constantly monitor the internal human rights situation, before simply
Sciences & tions. The company has sufficient human and physical infrastructures to play a leading role in sustainable manage-
Technologies ment in Korea. Meanwhile, you need to find out and define what SK hynix wants to ultimately achieve through provide information in a smart way. The Sustainable Management Head- counteracting to external evaluations.
sustainability management and where the level is located. Recently, SK hynix changed its management philos- quarters will need to be a faithful helper to the Environmental Manage-
Transparent Social Contributions
ophy from the pursuit of profit to the pursuit of happiness of customers, employees, and society. In this regard, ment team, as they develop such communication methods.
The social contributions of SK hynix receive positive external evalua-
SK hynix needs not only to establish a strategy to reach the goal and a mid- to long-term road map for real ac-
Presenter Measurement of Environmental Values tions. However, there is a high chance it will be exposed to transparency
tions but also to clearly present the goal-reaching process.
SK hynix has reported various issues through the Sustainability Report issues in the future. There are social concerns that expenses of social
for the past ten years. There is especially a need to check whether there contribution activities can be redirected for unethical corrupt activities
Jun Min-gu, E A comparison of the first sustainability report issued in 2008, and SK hynix today, first of all shows that the range
is a risk of damaging corporate values, the financial effects of certain is- of companies. Therefore, expenses of major social contribution activi-
Director, and number of interested parties have increased. There is also a change in method of counteracting to de-
BSI Group sues, and social effects. SK hynix is already creating social value through ties should be accurately mapped and ready to show transparently
mands, and strategic direction. Business performance has noticeable improved, too. However, there is a need
Korea diverse social contributions. However, it is producing negative environ- when needed. The background, goals, and roadmap of the social contri-
to look back at whether the company has grown socially and environmentally, too. SK hynix has followed lead-
ing domestic and international companies in terms of sustainability until now but now it must make its mark as mental effects. The significance of a company can only be considered butions should be presented together.
a leader of global sustainability. This means instead of reacting to external evaluations, efforts must be made to when the created value is greater than the damaged value. Therefore,
integrate the key messages of indexes into internal corporate activities. we will need to actively prove that the created value of SK hynix is far
greater, through monetary statistics.
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Panel Discussion
Experts
SK hynix conducted a special conversation for discussing its sustainable growth Q Demands for CSR have been increasing recently. Who should play the leading
role, companies or the government? What is the role of companies?
with internal and external stakeholders beyond mere table discussion among
responsible organizations. This conversation was prepared to take a fresh look at The ultimate goal of a company is not maximization of short-term profits, but
A
the value and future of sustainability management based on the insights of opinion sustainable long-term growth. Therefore, voluntary CSR is compulsory for a
company to aid healthy development of a society. However, there are limitations to
leaders and deliver a meaningful message to the industry. Special conversation
voluntary corporate activities. Large-scale activities are hard to pursue because of the
was conducted through e-mail and the contents are as follows. cost, and it is difficult to independently judge the scale of the activities. I believe the
government or public organizations should provide rational guidelines, and compa-
nies should actively pursue CSR within the range possible for them, to provide an ecosys-
tem where companies and society can grow together.
The rising interest in environmental pollution is leading to increased

Q
social demands regarding CSR in the environmental field. What do you
think is the most urgent and important environmental issue? What is the relationship between CSR activities and financial performance of a
Q
company? I wonder what conclusion you reached after working in the industry.
The top global issues are climate change, depletion of resources, the
Cost follows social responsibility, and it is true the companies will be passive if
A
energy problem, and new environmental issues following new technol- A
ogy. The energy and climate change problems are particularly linked, and are times are hard for the industry. However, in the long-term, companies often end
key issues that are related to a variety of areas, including international politics, up reducing future problem-solving cost when they are voluntarily socially responsi-
and economics. Companies actually use the most energy and resources, and ble. For example, if a company disregards environmental issues for short-term profits,
are the main agents that develop and apply new technology, to improve so- it can end up spending an astronomical amount to pay for after-measures. A company
cial efficiency. Therefore, companies not only cause environmental problems, must actively contribute to social welfare to increase market demand and profit. It is
but can only play the most important role related to management and solu- my judgment that there is a correlation there, even if they do not seem closely related.
tions. A company cannot avoid public criticism if it stops at simply counteract-
ing to environmental regulations. I believe the proper way to counteract to fu-
ture environmental changes is to actively create new standards, establish
As you mentioned, CSR costs money. Would that be translated as consumption
solutions, and play a leading role with the issue. Q
expenses or long-term investments?
Q The government uses a “carrot and stick” strategy to prevent

“ Sustainable company contributes to the
sustainability of local communities, the nation, and A CSR activities stimulate social development in the long-term, and can lead to
demands throughout society. Social development is the foundation for corpo-
“ Sustainable company pursues increasing
demand by providing better social welfare
environmental pollution through emission of pollutants by companies,
the world as well as the creation of economic value. rate development. Therefore, costs related to CSR should be considered long-term invest- benefits and growing together with
where it sometimes applies restraints, and sometimes reinforces
incentives. Which do you think is more effective?
ments, not consumption expenses. stakeholders.
A Regulations and incentives do not contradict one another. When a regula-

tion is stronger, the incentive effect is greater. A company that fulfills
Chang Jae-yeon Professor,
Medical School at Ajou University
” Kim Du-kyung
Non-executive Director of SK hynix
”
If a company were to pursue CSR activities when the internal resources are
strong regulations has an upper hand compared to competitors seeking to Joint CEO, Korean Federation for Environmental Movements
Q Former Professional Advisory Professor of Korea Banking Institute
limited, which should be the selected areas of concentration?
newly enter the market. Once regulations are made, incentives should be rein- Occupational Disease Deliberation Committee Member, Former Executive Director of Korea Federation of Banks
forced for improved effectiveness. Regulations can prevent environmental Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute Improved national health and expansion of welfare are necessary for a society
pollution up to a certain level, and reduce emission of pollutants. However, incen- Former Industrial Health Verification Committee Chair, SK hynix A
to develop. Therefore, companies should focus on environmental protection
tives can induce companies to achieve innovation. I believe the most effective and employment. Next is education for society members. Companies should make ef-
method is to stimulate corporate innovation through appropriate use of regu- forts for education and creation of jobs to relieve the biggest social issue of polariza-
lations and incentives, and use both detailed adjustments and management tion, and make sure social conflicts do not lead to corporate risks.
for maximization of the competitiveness of domestic companies.
Demands for CSR have been increasing recently. Who should
Q
play the leading role, companies or the government? What is the
There are companies that lead the pursuit of environment-friendly role of companies? What should the future of a sustainable company look like?
Q
management activities, such as participation in RE100. I wonder if the
Q
goal of such activities is improving social value, or reinforcing internal The ultimate goal of a company is not maximization of short-
A
corporate capacity? term profits, but sustainable long-term growth. Therefore, volun- Sustainable management not only helps companies, but all those involved in
tary CSR is compulsory for a company to aid healthy development of a
A
the industrial ecosystem. Companies should focus on R&D and invest in growth
As mentioned above, companies are already required to create and lead society. However, there are limitations to voluntary corporate activi- industries to maximize sales and profits. Close relations should be maintained with
A
social values. This role of companies will grow as the power of political ties. Large-scale activities are hard to pursue because of the cost, and the government and international society, and CSR activities should be pursued volun-
powers weakens in modern day society. In other words, a company must be it is difficult to independently judge the scale of the activities. I believe tarily. In sum, a sustainable company is one that raises social welfare levels to pursue
able to simultaneously pursue internal capacity and social values for long-term the government or public organizations should provide rational guide- expansion of demands in general, and endeavors to grow together with other parties
survival. A company that disregards increased social value will not be able to lines, and companies should actively pursue CSR within the range pos- involved.
develop internal capacity either. I do not think that a company can be a good sible for them, to provide an ecosystem where companies and society
company, or a great company, with just product manufacturing technology. can grow together.

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What rules should be established for a B2B company like SK hynix to Significant Issues for the Supply Chain Management in
Q
simultaneously pursue economic and social values?
Q
Electronics Industry?
B2B companies are just like B2C companies in that they ultimately contribute to The majority of recent issues are related to supply network, and
A
improving quality of life of consumers. B2B companies need a CSR strategy that
A
they are important. The number one priority in the electronics in-
makes sure the products and services they provide maximize the economic benefits of dustry in particular is the eradication of forced labor, and responsible
the final customer. A few rules need to be applied for SK hynix to continue balance so- procurement of raw materials. The EICC (Electronic Industry Citizenship
cio-economic growth. First, all parties involved must be able to make decisions based Coalition) is making diverse efforts to solve these problems. We are fo-
on the CSR philosophy and vision of the company. Strategies related to human resourc- cusing a lot of our energy on developing programs, tools, and education
es, capital, products, and supply networks, must be in unison with CSR priorities, and programs for our member companies.
the corporate governance and operation system need to be integrated. Furthermore,
social media should be used actively to increase participation of parties. Actions should
not stop at those demanded by client companies, but partnerships should be expand-
ed to social organizations and initiatives to create social value and improve CSR perfor- How should sustainable management be pursued?
Q
mance throughout the supply network.
Companies today cannot be free from the pressures of other par-

An integration of management strategy and CSR will make activities with a higher A
Q ties related throughout the world, including governments, cus-
level of sincerity possible. What kind of advice do you have for a company that
tomers, stockholders, and civil organizations. They want to understand
has this goal?
the issues arising in supply networks, and demand companies to reveal
I have to stress that the management strategy should not aim for short-term profits, information in a transparent way, and solve problems. Taking social respon-
A
but predict macroscopic environmental changes, and counteract in a more for- sibility in a clear way is no longer a choice. It is a mandatory part of al-
ward-looking way. This should also apply to the CSR strategy. The company should not most all business and supply networks of companies. The best way for
conduct simple volunteer activities that divide profits, or conduct passive contributions a company to express its will for CSR activities, is first, to raise visibility
due to social pressure. It is the view of economists that it is better to strategically pursue of the supply network; second, to discover problems through risk evalu-
CSR. However, considering the social and environmental effects on depletion of resourc- ations and audits and establish correctional measures if necessary; and
es, environmental destruction, imbalanced distribution, and an unfair social structure, third, to provide a management system and program that can continu-
the CSR strategy cannot be the same as any other general management strategy. A CSR ously focus on improvements through education. Lastly, the effects of
strategy cannot succeed if it is not supported by self-reflection of society, a sense of respon- the company’s business should be measured and reported in the most
sibility, and a will to solve problems. This is why CEOs of successful companies emphasize transparent way possible, in the process of opening CSR performance.
management values and sincerity. Parties involved should not be used for a strategy. A
corporate culture where they are respected must be stabilized to achieve sincerity.
“ The true character of a sustainable Q I am curious about the results of your recent research on the correlation between
“ An ideal sustainable company is one that is
committed to improve the social, ethical and
Q What is your idea of an ideal sustainable company of the future?
company lies in pursuing strategic CSR activities and financial performance of a company. What are the implications environmental conditions related to its
for the industry? This is my idea of a sustainable company. It works hard to im-
directions and actions under the belief that operations and those of its suppliers. A
prove the quality of life of members, makes sure the supply net-
social value is directly linked to the
development of a company.
A The relationship between CSR activities and financial performance is also related
to CSR and sustainability, and has been an important topic of research since the
1980s. If CSR activities are linked to financial performance, it can create a paradigm
Rob Lederer
Executive Director of the EICC
” work does not have a negative effect on the environment or local soci-
ety, does not settle for the way things are, and always endeavors to
improve the social, ethical, and environmental conditions of corporate
Kim Jong-dae
Professor, Business Administration at Inha
” where it fundamentally solves social structural problems. However, despite many stud-
ies and case studies, the relationship between the two is unclear. Many studies claim
level of CSR activities lead to financial performance such as profits, stock prices, and
operations and partner companies. It may seem hard for some compa-
nies, but there is no need to feel pressured to do it alone. You can part-
ner with organizations like EICC to learn through the experience and
University corporate value. However, there are studies that claim they worsen the performance. cases of other companies, and use programs, tools and education sys-
The core of the problem is whether the cost invested in CSR activities counterbalance tems needed for sustainable management of your company and your
President, Korean Environmental Management Association
economic benefits and leave profits, too. Generally, the economic value of CSR activities partners. By working together, we can create a bigger, more positive ef-
Director, Inha University Sustainable Business Management
Research Center appears in the long-term. Therefore, it would be better to continuously manage the fect than any company or organization working alone.
non-financial performance of CSR activities rather than focus too much on the short-
term financial performance.
Lastly, what is your idea of an ideal sustainable company of the future?

Q
Sustainability means continuous growth of the human race and society. This was
A
born through a sense of crisis that the human race will not be able to survive with
the current social structure and economic system. I believe a true sustainable company
is not one that uses a market economy logic that social value should be created for eco-
nomic performance, but one that has conviction that social value is directly linked to
corporate development, and pursues strategic direction and methods.

PURSUING
RESPONSIBLE
CORPORATE SK hynix pursues sustainable growth by
GOVERNANCE
devoting its capability to fulfilling
BUSINESS
responsibility as a global corporate
citizen as well as enhancing corporate
value through changes and innovation.
AND
Our advanced corporate culture,
transparent corporate governance, and
INTEGRITY
commitment to fair trade and business
ethics help further stengthen our global
competitiveness. And preemptive risk
management activities contribute to
ensuring solid growth foundation which
is undisturbed by external impacts.
38 Corporate Governance
40 Sustainability Management Governance
42 Global Compliance
44 Risk Management
46 Ethics Management

Overview Special Theme Corporate Governance Corporate Governance Focus Areas Performance Appendix
Corporate Governance
Governance Global Compliance

Risk Management
Ethics Management
Corporate Shareholders Composition of the BOD Operation of the BOD Appointment of Directors
Governance
Total number of listed shares of SK hynix is As the supreme decision-making body at SK hynix, Subcommittees under the BOD The BOD deliberates and decides major manage- Directors are appointed at the shareholders’ meet-
728,002,365, all of which are common shares. the Board of Directors (BOD) engages in establish- (As of December 2016) ment agendas stipulated in relevant regulations, ing after strict examination and recommendation
ing core business goals and basic management articles of association, the BOD rule by convoking by the BOD or Non-executive Director Candidate
Audit Committee
principles of the company, contributing to maxi- regular meetings and temporary meetings if neces- Recommendation Committee. They are required to
Share ownership mizing shareholder interest and corporate value. sary. In 2016, the BOD convoked meetings eight satisfy the qualifications set by relevant regulations
Four non-executive directors*
(Unit: common shares, as of the end of 2016) The BOD consists of four executive directors and times to deliberate and conclude 17 agendas. The and articles of association, have healthy sense of
SK Telecom* 146,127,532
six non-executive directors. Non-executive direc- Authority and responsibility
attendance rate of non-executive directors was business ethics and occupation, and pursue better
tors account for 60% of the BOD, which ensures the 97.6%. The BOD meeting is convoked by the Chair- stakeholder value in a long-term and balanced
20.1
National Pension Service Audit of accounting and business
independence of the BOD and practical check and activities, appointment of man or members in accordance with the BOD rule. manner. The company assigns their duties in con-
72,338,677
Treasury shares independent auditors, etc.
supervision over the management. In addition, Decision is made by the attendance of a majority of sideration of their professionalism and diversity in
22,000,570
9.9
(Unit: %) KEB Hana Bank two subcommittees – Audit Committee and directors and a majority vote. We also pursue IT- each field to ensure efficient supervision on and
66.3
Major agendas treated
5,092,500
Non-executive Director Candidate Recommenda- based advanced BOD operation. Directors can join advices to the management. Therefore, SK hynix
3.0
0.7 Others 482,443,086 • Held 10 meetings
tion Committee – are operated under the BOD to • ‌Inspection on the operation of the BOD meeting or perform their works by capital- appoints non-executive directors who have no
Total 728,002,365 secure professionalism in the decision-making internal accounting manage- izing on digital devices offered by the company, secu- conflict of interest and can make decisions inde-
ment system and accounting
* Including
‌ 27,532 common shares owned by affiliated persons process and enhance the independent supervision audit results rity-rich network, and video conference system pendently.
function of the BOD. • ‌Internal audit results anytime, anywhere. Moreover, information on the
BOD activities such as subcommittees, meetings, Supports for the BOD Activities
* The
‌ number of the Audit Committee and major conclusions is transparently disclosed
Executive Directors members increased from 4 to 5 SK hynix runs the BOD-dedicated website (BOD.
(As of July 2017) through corporate website. We not only disclose
non-executive directors as of March 2017. skhynix.com) for the advancement of the BOD op-
Name Gender Major Career Date of Appointment Position annual business report, quarterly report, and
eration system. The website provides diverse man-
Chairman of the BOD semi-annual report regularly but also announce le-
Non-executive Director Candidate agement information including the BOD agendas,
Park
Male
• [Current] CEO, SK hynix Mar. 20, 2015 Non-executive Director gal disclosures and major critical information to
Sung-wook • President & CEO, SK hynix (reappointed) Candidate Recommen-
Recommendation Committee financial materials, and business conditions, help-
stakeholders as rapid and accurate as possible.
dation Committee ing regular information exchange between direc-
Two non-executive directors
• [Currnet] CEO, SK hynix Systme IC tors and the company. We also offer non-executive
Kim Mar. 18, 2016 and one executive director
Joon-ho
Male • President
‌ of Management Support Div.,
(reappointed)
- Non-executive Directors Committee directors the latest business trends and major
SK hynix
• ‌[Current] President of Overall Business & Authority and responsibility SK hynix operates the Non-executive Directors management issues on a regular basis to enhance
Lee Management Support Div., SK hynix Mar. 24, 2017 Recommendation, screening, and Committee consisting of only non-executive direc- their professionalism and understanding of our
Male -
Seok-hui • ‌Associate Professor of Electrical Engineer- (newly appointed) appointment of non-executive tors. This committee carries out in-depth delibera- business. In April and November 2016, we held
ing, KAIST director candidates in accordance
tions on relevant issues regarding the proposed workshops to share the NAND Flash solution devel-
Park • [Current] President & CEO, SK Group Mar. 24, 2017 with relevant regulations, articles
Male - agendas before the BOD meeting, contributing to opment issue, outlook for ICT market, and so on.
Jung-ho • President & CEO, SK C&C (newly appointed) of association, and the BOD rule
right decision-making of the management. Other
key roles of the committee include ensuring fair-
Non-executive Directors ness, objectivity, and legitimacy in the transactions
Evaluation and Compensation
(As of July 2017)
with affiliates of the Group by checking the con- Remuneration of directors is paid in accordance
Name Gender Major Career Date of Appointment Position
tents and procedure of transactions in advance. with regulations via the conclusion of the share-
• Advisory Professor, Korea Banking Institute
Kim Mar. 20, 2015 Chairman of the Audit holders’ meeting in a fair and transparent manner,
Male • ‌Managing Director, Korea Federation of
Du-kyung (reappointed) Committee
Banks and the results are disclosed to the public.
Chairman of the
• ‌[Current] Professor of Electrical Eng., Seoul
Park Mar. 20, 2015 Non-executive Director
Male National University
Young-jun (reappointed) Candidate Recommen- Remuneration of Directors Annual Rate of Compensation
• Senior Researcher, Gold Star Semiconductor
dation Committee (Unit: KRW in millions, (Unit: KRW in millions)
• ‌[Current] Professor of Economics, as of the end of 2016)
Kim Mar. 20, 2015 Member of the Audit Classification 2014 2015 2016
Male Seoul National University Classification Target Total Remuneration
Dai-il (reappointed) Committee Highest com-
• Researcher, Korea Development Institute (persons) remuneration per capita 1,361 1,549 1,649
pensation (A)
• [Current] Professor, KAIST Business School
Lee Mar. 20, 2015 Member of the Audit Executive Average
Male • ‌Head of Industrial Policy Div., Ministry of 4 2,852 767
Chang-yang (reappointed) Committee director employee 75 90 96
Commerce, Industry and Energy
wage (B)
• ‌[Current] Professor at Graduate School Member of the Audit Non-executive
5 390 78 Rate (A/B,
of Public Administration, Seoul National Committee director 18.1 17.2 17.2
Choi Mar. 24, 2017 multiples)
Male University Non-executive Director
Jong-won (reappointed)
• ‌President of Graduate School of Public Candidate Recommen-
Administration, Seoul National University dation Committee
• ‌[Current] Professor of Electronic Engineer-
Shin Mar. 24, 2017 Member of the Audit
Male ing, University of Seoul
Chang-hwan (newly appointed0 Committee
• IBM Micro Electronics


Risk Management
Ethics Management
Sustainability Sustainability Management Principles Communication with Stakeholders
Management
SK hynix has been committed to carrying out sustainability management activities based on SKMS (SK Man- We believe more communication with stakeholders ensures better sustainability performances. We also de-
agement System), SK Group’s management execution principle, despite rapidly-changing business environ- fine the essence of sustainability management as efforts for continuously improving our sustainability manage-
Governance
ment. Our commitment to sustainable growth aims at the happiness of all stakeholders including customers, ment system to swiftly respond to changing requirements of stakeholders. In response, SK hynix promotes
http://blog.skhynix.com
employees, shareholders, and society, contribution to the development of national economy, and eventually communication with stakeholders through diverse channels. Particularly, our sustainability report, blogs,
the happiness of humankind. https://www.facebook.com/SKhynix and SNS contributes to enhancing mutual communication with external stakeholders.
Sustainability Management System
Corporate Sustainability Management (CSM) • Communication board (Hi-tong)

• Labor-Management Council
We establish sustainability management system and draw up and implement detailed initiatives to • ‌Conversation with the CEO
realize our vision aimed at becoming the world’s best memory semiconductor solution company. (Gonggam Talk Talk)
• Shareholders’ meeting
Employees • ‌Disclosure of operating performance
• QBR (Quarterly Business Review) and earnings release conference
• Customer survey • Investor meeting
Ethics Environmental Social Fair Eco-friendly
Management Management Contribution Trade Product • Mobile Solution Day
We pursue a We strive to We implement We comply with the We make concerted Shareholders/

healthy corporate preserve environ- differentiated domestic and efforts to develop Customers Investors
culture where ment and build CSR strategies to overseas fair trade and produce
businesses are a safe workplace ensure coexis- acts and strive to eco-friendly
promoted fairly, for all members. tence with and build a culture products that
ethically, and happiness of local of fair trade by adhere to
legitimately and communities and raising employees’ environmental
social responsi- employees. awareness of the regulations.
bility is fulfilled. compliance with
fair trade.
Governance
The Sustainability Management Division, former Corporate Relations Division before 2017, is in charge of SK
hynix’s sustainability management activities. This division supports the establishment of sustainability manage-
ment strategies based on SKMS and international standards such as UNGC, EICC Code, UN SDGs, and ISO
Suppliers
26000, and promotes practical activities in collaboration with each division. Other major role is to report Government/
global CSM issues to executives with the aim of integrating CSR principles into company-wide management NGO
strategies. • ‌Regular general meeting of
• ‌Korea Semiconductor Shared Growth Council
Industry Association • Win-win Academy
• Community Chest of Korea Local • CSR consulting
Sustainability Management • ‌Environmental Manage- Communities
Management ment Advisory Committee
Division Ethics Environmental Social
Management Management Contribution • Happiness
‌ Sharing Fund
SK hynix has established principles In 2017, SK hynix completed an Operation Council
of corporate social responsibility integrated social responsibility Ethics Social • ‌Industry-academy
since the introduction of the implementation system through Management SHE Office Contribution cooperation program and
concept of sustainability the Sustainability Management Team Team sister school relationship
management in 2007. Division. This division promotes, • Junior Engineering Class
The management receives supervises, and advises CSM issues
briefings on CSM issues and the of each sector. Eco-friendly
Fair Trade
latest trends of major issues when Product
necessary.
Global
Environment
Compliance
Team
Team
TF by Each Function and Cross-Functional Group
Dedicated team by each CSM sector promotes not only indepen-

We support and operate cross-functional groups such as SM TF, Conflict Mineral TF, dent CSM activities but also company-wide strategic CSM activities
Ethics Practice Leader, Happiness Sharing Volunteer Group, Energy TF, and SHE Council. through supervising and advising TFs and cross-functional groups.


Risk Management
Ethics Management
Global Compliance Policy Training on Antitrust Anticorruption Activities
Compliance
At SK hynix, the compliance activity will be a founda- Moreover, any employee of SK hynix and external SK hynix inspects fair trade procedure and results Our activities to prevent corruption include up-
tion for solidifying its leadership and pursuing sustain- stakeholders are able to report unfair or unethical of major sales subsidiaries every year and train grade of company rule, training, promotion, and
able growth. To that end, we have established a behaviors through an online reporting channel on them about the compaliance with antitrust policy. monitoring system. In response to the enforcement
compliance program, thereby complying with fair our corporate website, which helps prevent unfair Particularly, our sales subsidiaries hold the Compli- of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act in 2016,
trade and eventually enhancing competitiveness transactions in advance. We provide all employees ance Day event every month from February 2017 we upgraded our anticorruption compliance sys-
through fair competition. with the Global Compliance Letter containing compli- to share major precedents and up-to-date regula- tem. For example, the Code of Ethics, ethics prac-
ance related hot issues at home and abroad, up-to- tion trends with employees. tice guidelines, and expense related rules were
Global Compliance Program date compliance trends, and compliance guide- amended and we share core articles with all employ-
lines applicable to daily life. The GCP also offers ees. Moreover, they conducted a pledge on compli-
The global compliance program (GCP) is regularly
diverse services such as legal advice and consulta- ance with the amended company rules and the
operated to control core issues such as antitrust,
tion, pledge for business travelers, pre-and post- Act. Going forward, SK hynix will continue to en-
anticorruption, supply chain management, infor-
reporting system for meetings with the same in- hance anticorruption activities at home and
mation protection, conflict minerals, and strategic
dustry. The global compliance guidebook helps abroad to fulfill its responsibility as a global com-
materials. The Global Compliance Team is in
employees make effective decisions when they pany.
charge of eliminating potential compliance risks
face a conflict of interest.
and tightening risk management system through
regular training for relevant departments and risk
monitoring activity.
Tax Strategy
Global Compliance Program Promotion System 1. Ensuring global compliance
SK hynix abides by the compliance principles of each country where its business is operated. We
Core Areas
faithfully perform all our duties of reporting and paying taxes in accordance with local tax laws and
submit proof data to taxation authorities when they require.
2. Transparent trade
Supply chain Information Conflict Strategic SK hynix is committed to trading at normal prices based on the function and risk of contracts even
Antitrust Anticorruption
management protection minerals materials in the transactions with domestic and foreign affiliated parties in accordance with our transfer pric-
ing policy wich was set up on the basis of OECD’s transfer pricing guide and the Adjustment of In-
ternational Taxes Act.
Compliance Inspection Spreading the culture of compliance
3. Preparation of documentation to prevent BEPS

• ‌Pre-and post-reporting system for meetings with the • Compliance guidebook
same industry As the documentation policy aimed at preventing BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) was
• Training program
• Monitoring system added to the OECD guideline, SK hynix is striving for standardization of tax information by each
• Consulting support
• Global compliance letter
country and response to their requirements.
Declaration of the Compliance
AEO certification
Declaration of the SK hynix introduced the AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) system that the Korea Customs Ser-
compliance vice examines trade-related companies about their compliance with laws and safety control level,
establishing and optimizing a work system to ensure import and export safety for our domestic
With the recogni- We prevent any We continuously train We appoint staff By operating the worksites. And then, the AEO system has been adopted to overseas worksites to upgrade their im-
tion that voluntary unfair behavior in all employees to help in charge of fair compliance system, port and export safety competence to the level of domestic worksites. Moreover, SK hynix won the
implementation of fair all businesses and them comply with fair trade and enhance we prevent violations grand prize at the Best AEO Practice Award hosted by the Korea Customs Service in November 2016
trade leads to higher all regions to build a trade regulations for supervision and in advance and apply
competitiveness, we fair trade order, and themselves. monitoring of the sanctions when in recognition of our efforts for maximizing the certification effect. We are maintaining AAA grade,
put it first in corporate collaborate with compliance with occurring any the highest among companies with the excellent AEO certification.
management. suppliers. relevant laws and violation.
regulations.


Risk Management
Ethics Management
Risk ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Business Continuity Planning System
Management
SK hynix dedicates best efforts to methodically The global-level systematic BCP (Business Conti- BCP Framework pany-wide regular emergency drill every year. The
control diverse risks from business activities to pre- nuity Planning) is promoted to protect employees Our BCP activity is implemented by four stages of emergency drill helps check capabilities to handle
vent risks and lay the foundation for sustainable from accidents and emergencies and ensure sustain- analysis, preparation, planning, and test. Each pro- unforeseeable circumstances, restoration system,
growth. We minimize potential risks by preemp- able business operation. Icheon Campus and cess is conducted at least once a year. and follow-up measures, through which we check
tively figuring out and systematically manage fi- Cheongju Campus obtained the ISO 22301 certifi- the company-wide BCP system, identify improve-
nancial and non-financial risks that may be ob- cation on the BCP system in 2014, and Wuxi Cam- Emergency Drill for the BCP System ment tasks, and eventually enhance the effective-
structive of achieving our business goals. pus in China also obtained it in 2015. They have To ensure practical response to crisis and resto- ness. In 2016, we added the earthquake issue in
Recognition and spreading of risks, establishment maintained the certification through evaluation ration process, SK hynix has been conducting com the Korean Peninsula to the BCP system.
of response strategy, and execution are led by orga- every year. The BCP system allows SK hynix to sta-
nizations responsible for each risk. Relevant depart- bly operate its business based on ready-made Monitoring, assessing, BCP System Operation Process
ments are proactive in supporting the organizations manuals. and analyzing risk In case of an accident, the SHE Office leads emer-
factors that can affect
in accordance with the predefined risk manage- Establishing strategies for gency response activities such as evacuation and
our business continuity
ment process. Going forward, SK hynix will not only Analysis business normalization initial countermeasure. And then, professional
based on restoration
preemptively prevent risks based on the strict risk workforce of each division investigates damages
Prepare target works and necessary
management system but also enhance business resources which were and the BCP system is operated in accordance with
continuity by swiftly responding to emergencies identified in the analysis damage degree. If necessary, the BCP organization
Test stage
and taking follow-up measures. and ready-made action plans are executed immedi-
Planning ately. For example, as concerns had been serious
due to the fast spread of the MERS since May 2015,
Risk Management System SK hynix initiated the BCP system in June 2015 to
Improving the BCP
management system encourage prevention activities and prepare for re-
Developing new business
through internal inspection,
continuity items at the sponse, restoration, and normalization process
emergency drill, and review
Detection and of the management
company, campus, and against the occurrence of MERS patients. It was
division levels, and
occurrence of completed in June 2016.
upgrading existing BCP
risk
system
BCP System Operation Process

Recognition of situation
Response to crisis Initial inspection on damages

Occurrence of an
Report BCP operation
Division / Department / Office emergency Initial inspection Confirmation of
on damages crisis degree
Reporting Spreading risk situation Spreading risk situation and
and response strategy response strategy
Report on Control Room
Supporting BCP declaration
accident / BCP
response situation notice Patient evacuation declaration
Convocation of BCP organization
Head of Division, Relevant Division, Emergency Control Tower
Department, and Office Department, and Office (BCP Committee)
Decision of evacuation
Implementation of general restoration plans
Reporting to the CEO Operating BCP when necessary
Evacuation /
BCP response
F-ERT*, S-ERT*
initial response Implementation of general
restoration support plans
CEO Contingency action
Emergency Operation Center BCP
Implementation of
* F-ERT: FAB-Emergency
‌ Response Team operation
business normalization plans
General Restoration Officer * S-ERT: S pecial-Emergency Response Team
Restoration Support Officer Damage evaluation / setup of directions

Initial countermeasure
Business Normalization Officer Initial Implementation of external response plans
countermeasure
External Response Officer Prevention of diffusion
BCP revocation
BCP revocation
Operation of the ETC
and Return-to-work
Emergency (Emergency Control Tower)
response return-to-work
Comprehensive emergency control Preparation for return-to-work


Risk Management
Ethics Management
Ethics Pledge to Ethics Practice Education on Ethics Management Operation of the Ethics Management Dissemination of Ethics Management
Management
All employees of SK hynix are active in practicing Educations on ethics management are offered to Portal Practice of ethics management takes more than
business ethics based on high-level ethical think- all employees with the aim of raising their aware- Since April, 2016, SK hynix has been running an in- just participation of our employees. To disseminate
ing, which helps the company build solid customer ness of ethics and eliminate unethical behaviors. tegrated ethics management portal (EthicsPlus), ethics management to suppliers, SK hynix has en-
trust. They take the pledge to ethics practice every Online education is mandatory to all employees an internal ethics control system. The EthicsPlus couraged them to join the pledge to ethics practice
year, understanding the importance and necessity and both division heads and their staff participate ensures IT-based control of HR, cost, purchasing/ and shares its ethics management guideline.
of ethics management and resolve to practice busi- in offline collective education programs. Employ- BP, and facility issues, thereby allowing us to pre- In January 2016, a total of 675 suppliers signed the
ness ethics. The pledge encourages leaders to take ees receive online education consisting of video vent potential ethical risks through field-based au- pledge to comply with the rule that specifies sanc-
the initiative in and staff to voluntary practice of contents about comprehensive ethics manage- tonomous inspection on and regular monitoring of tions on unethical behaviors, through which we
business ethics. Moreover, unethical behaviors are ment through PCs and mobile devices. In 2016, business ethics. We also conduct the “Ethics Sur- shared our ethics policy and systems with them. In
specified in the pledge to help them comply with 99.3% of employees joined online education for 10 vey” for self-diagnosis of ethics practice on a regu- addition, we are carrying out a campaign aimed at
the Code of Ethics. weeks since June. We plan to offer online educa- lar basis, inspecting the level of ethics manage- prohibiting bribery between suppliers and our em-
tion to employees working at overseas worksites ment of organization and identifying improvement ployees and are operating the “Gift Return Center.”
Amendment of the Code of Ethics by translating the contents into English and Chi- directions. In 2016, we surveyed a total of 15,695 In 2016, a total of 23 gifts were delivered to the
(10th) nese languages. employees from worksites of six countries – Korea, company, all of which were returned to gift provid-
Offline education is requested and hosted by the China, US, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, and Singapore ers or used for our social responsibility activity.
The company has established the Code of Ethics
head of each division, and in-depth education pro- – to check their awareness of ethics and the level Meanwhile, Wuxi Campus and Chongqing P&T ap-
based on the SKMS (SK Management System)
grams are provided in accordance with the character- of ethics practice internalization. Survey results are pointed global staff as the ethics management offi-
which is SK Group’s management philosophy. The
istics of the division and employees’ position, duty, being used for the establishment of more efficient cer to practice business ethics meeting local cul-
Code of Ethics consists of the declaration of ethics
and job. The organization leaders have responsibility ethics systems and improvement activities. ture and sentiment. Moreover, Wuxi Campus held
management, principles of ethics, and practice
to help their employees and job-related stakehold- the Ethics Management Practice Competition and
guidelines, and has been amended in accordance
ers understand our ethics guidelines correctly and Consulting and Reporting System Chongqing P&T published an ethics management
with changes in ethics trend at home and abroad
to support and manage their ethics practices. Thus, practice guidebook in 2016.
and the Group’s guidelines to help transparent and SK hynix is operating an online reporting system
in 2016, we launched the “Ethics Practice Work-
rational decision-making. The 10th amendment in via its official website so that all stakeholders can
shop” hosted by executives such as division heads,
2016 presented distinct guidelines on bribery, enter- report or seek consultation about ethical issues. All
office heads, and project managers and attended
tainment, convenience, offering of jobs, and so on reported contents and identity of informants are
by team managers, project leaders, and staff mem-
to comply with the Improper Solicitation and Graft treated with confidentiality in accordance with se-
bers in order to further foster ethics practice at the
Act. We also reorganized the compliance mandate curity procedures and informant protection pro-
division level. The “Ethics Practice Workshop” gave
of the Code of Ethics, informant protection criteria, gram. Particularly, the amendment of the Code of
a good chance to intensively discuss ethical dilem-
etc. in accordance with the Group’s tightened Code Ethics in 2016 included stepped-up “informant
mas that can occur within organizations. Moreover,
of Ethics, and improved systems which were unsat- protection” and “prohibition of retaliation and dis-
the “Visiting Ethics Class,” a tailored ethics educa-
isfied with ethics practice identified through sur- advantage” articles and specified regular inspec-
tion program, provides employees with essential
vey, consulting, and reporting process. Particularly, tion through follow-up monitoring of the organiza-
ethics education contents by analyzing ethical risks
a guidebook titled “Ethics Management Practice tion dedicated to ethics management. In 2016, a
of each organization in advance.
FAQ” was published to help employees make ethi- total of 104 cases were reported, 44 of which were
cal decisions in cases of conflict of interest and inspected in depth, and 60 employees received dis-
ethical dilemma. Containing diverse case studies, ciplinary measures.
the guidebook will give employees actual help for
voluntarily conducting business ethics.
Consultation and Report on Ethics Management
Total reports Effective reports Disciplinary actions on unethical behaviors

(Unit: cases) (Unit: cases) (Unit: persons)
Time Spent on Ethics Education Results in 2016
Ethics Education (Unit: hours) 216
Classification Target Education Participants Education
Classifi-
2014 2015 2016 (times) (persons) hours (hours)
cation
New employees, sojourning 155
Time Entry-level education 10 446 10
employees
spent on
Office and division in alternate 104 101
ethics 0.40 1.05 0.72 Collective Domestic 125 6,803 125 88(22*)
education Visiting years 72(25*)
education 64 60(18*)
per capita Ethics Class Production and sales subsidiaries
(off-line) Overseas 8 400 20 44
in Asia, US, and Europe
Ethics Practice Executives, team leaders,
110 994 165
Workshop directors, managers
2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016
On-line education All domestic employees 1 20,291 0.5
* Number of employees subject to heavy punishment

UNDERSTANDING
AND SHARING
Focus SK hynix is proactive not only in
Areas
responding to sustainability issues
WHAT OUR
raised by both internal and external
stakeholders but also in engaging in
various activities for co-prosperity with
STAKEHOLDERS
them. As part of this, the company
reports its core issues and response
VALUE
activities in the aspects of economy,
environment, and society in a detailed
and systematic manner, helping
stakeholders understand its
sustainability management and
expanding communication
opportunities.
50 Issue 01 Safety and Health

56 Issue 02 Response to Climate Change
62 Issue 03 Reduction of Environmental Impact
68 Issue 04 Innovation of Corporate Culture
74 Issue 05 Shared Growth with Suppliers

Focus Areas
Pledge on safety
Safety and 113

Importance of the Issue Major Activities and Performances in 2016 Issue 01
in-house suppliers
Health
Safety
Considering the nature of the semiconductor business, safety and health issues have and
both financial and nonfinancial impact on the company. Regulations and inspections on Health
safety have been tightening in Korea and China. Local communities’ recognition of
health and safety and customers’ requirement on information disclosure are increasing
as well. Therefore, more practical and effective response is needed. Investments in SHE
Issue 02
106.0
Response
to Climate
KRW billion Change
Management Approach Average safety index at the

SK hynix has introduced the highest SHE standards to embed safety in corporate cul- company level
ture. We have acquired the OHSAS 18001 (Safety and Health Management System) and
96.1
Issue 03
KOSHA 18001 (Safety and Health Management System) certifications to ensure objectiv- Reduction
ity in our safety and health practice while maximizing the benefit. In addition, we moni- points of Envi-
ronmental
tor impacts from our business by cultivating professional examiners for safety and Impact
health management system and formed a dedicated organization to efficiently control

safety and health. SK hynix is committed to building safe and healthy workplaces by
continuously improving safety and health issues.
Issue 04
Innova-
tion of
Corporate
Responsible Organization and Role

Culture
SHE Office
SHE Steering Council
• SHE Office: Identifying and improving safety and health tasks On-site Interview Issue 05
Shared
• Communication Office: External communication
Safety Team at Icheon Campus conducts a variety of duties related
Growth
with
• Legal Affairs Office: Support for compliance to the safety at worksite, including work authorization, safety super- Suppliers
vision, prevention checks, fire safety equipment checks, emergency

training and education support, and accident investigations. The
solution to safety and health problems lies in the field and the
members working in the field. SK hynix is reinforcing education and
Future Plan training of members and suppliers’ employees for field-focused
We do not often find our problems for ourselves. In case of soving safety and health is- safety and health management. SK hynix employees with a high
sues at worksite, it is often necessary to borrow a fresh perspective and approach of exter- awareness of safety and welfare will be the best asset for maintain-
nal stakeholders. SK hynix has been well aware of the importance of objective opinions ing happiness in the workplace. SK hynix announced a comprehen-
by operating a verification committee consisting of external experts. We will continue to sive solution in 2016 to be reborn as a company that prioritizes
listen to the voice of external stakeholders to gain a deep insite into safety and health is- safety and health. Particularly, we built a more systematic and effi-
sues and prepare rational solutions. cient SHE management system by integrating existing environ-
ment, safety, and health organizations with individual management
systems. In addition, the subjects of safety and health activities are
not limited to within the workplace, but expanded to the supply
chain and local communities, as part of our effort to faithfully fulfill
our corporate social responsibility.
Cho Jae-hyun, Head of Safety and Health Team

Overview Special Theme Corporate Governance Focus Areas Issue 01 Safety and Health Performance Appendix
‌Issue 02 Response to Climate Change
Focus Areas Issue 03 Reduction of
‌
‌Issue 04 Innovation of Corporate Culture
‌Issue 05 Shared Growth with Suppliers
Issue 01
Safety and SHE Management Enhancing Safety

Health
01-1
System
01-2
Management at Workplace
Establishment of SHE* Integrated SHE Management System Implementation of the Work Safety
Management Strategy In 2016, we integrated the Safety and Environment Permit System In 2016, particularly, it was upgraded into a rat-
SK hynix announced a comprehensive SHE strat- Management System (OHSAS 18001/KOSHA In order to strengthen supervision of safety control ing-based index system to raise awareness of safe-
egy for 2016 to achieve the highest standards in 18001), Environmental Management System (ISO at worksite, SK hynix implements the Work Safety ty at worksites. 48 departments from Icheon Cam-
safety. In accordance with the strategy, we have in- 14001), and Process Safety Management (Article Permit System which approves works based on the pus and 39 departments from Cheongju Campus
troduced world’s highest SHE standards to inspect 49-2 of the Industrial Safety and Health Act) into results of risk evaluation by worksite. This system scored 93.4 points and 96.3 points on average, re-
and improve our SHE activities and consequently our SHE Management System to manage SHE infor- helps establish preliminary training programs and spectively, while Wuxi Campus achieved 100.5
establish a culture of safety. Particularly, we reor- mation more efficiently. take necessary measures to ensure safety. We also points on average out of 110. This system will be
ganized the SHE Office to ensure systematic SHE check risk factors by each work process to elimi- adopted to suppliers to further improve safety
management and response and promoted practi- Expansion of SHE Investment nate any potential risks caused by negligence in standards and promote voluntary safety practices
cal safety management through onsite monitoring. advance while enhancing our supervision on com- across the industry.
Investment in SHE management has increased to
With the vision “Human and Environment-centered reduce SHE risks and ensure healthy and safe work pliance with safety procedures to prevent and min-
Value Creation,” SK hynix will achieve the highest environment. In 2016, a total of KRW 106.0 billion imize hazardous factors. Workshop for Safety Diagnosis
level of safety and health for all business sites and was invested, of which infrastructure for water and Raising employees’ awareness of safety is a prereq-
members by practicing the four SHE Management wastewater control required for the expansion of Operation of the Emergency Control uisite for building safe worksites. All organizations
Principles by 2020. FAB accounted for a large part. Others included envi- Tower at SK hynix hold the workshop aimed at diagnos-
* Safety, Health, Environment ronmental improvement, worksite safety, and em- ing and confirming the safety of their worksites on
Our business sites are monitored 24/7 through the
ployee health. a regular basis. Insufficiencies identified at the
safety and fire prevention system, which enables
Operation of the SHE Management to respond to emergency situations in early stage. workshop are reported to the management and
Committee The ETC (Emergency Control Tower) plays a pivotal supplemented through collaboration with safety
SK hynix regularly convokes the SHE Management role for preventing the expansion of damages. SK organizations.
Committee led by the CEO, which is the supreme hynix maintains emergency systems and equip-
decision-making body for SHE issues, in order to ment in preparation for each type of accident in or- Enhancement of Safety Training
check pending SHE issues. The SHE Advisory Commit- dinary days while conducting emergency evacua- Safety training is executed at the enterprise, de-
tee consisting of independent experts verifies the tion trainings by each situation. We also practice partment, and shift levels to elevate employees’
effectiveness of our SHE-related activities. spot evacuation trainings at each building without awareness of safety. Particularly, to better respond
notice of time, place, and type of accident as part to industrial disasters, we operate the internal SHE
of our preventive efforts against personal injuries, Experience Training Center. The center is also open
SHE Management Strategy System
which helps improve our ability to respond to actu- to local communities and suppliers for the dissem-
Vision al accidents. ination of the safety culture.
Pursuing Value for Human and Environment
Mission
SHE Risk Free Company Safety Index System
Strategies
Four SHE Management Principles We operate the Safety Index System that allows
each department to conduct self-assessment on
key factors required for safety management.
Establishing advanced
Creating safety risk Building human- Establishing sustainable
SHE management
free workplace centered health system environment system
system
• Introducing
‌ world’s • ‌Settling field-oriented • Creating
‌ people-first • Responding
‌ to envi-
top-class SHE autonomous PSM* work environment ronmental regula-
standards operation • ‌Discovering and tions in advance
• Upgrading
‌ ICT-based • ‌Making change man- removing potential • ‌Continuing top-tier
SHE management agement health risks low carbon
system procedure • ‌Introducing job management
• Spreading
‌ SHE man- compulsory management system • ‌Saving resources and
agement to subsid- • ‌Managing safety • ‌Securing the reducing pollutants
iaries and suppliers through risk reliability of chemical • ‌Securing
evaluation substance environment
• Building
‌ trust
information infrastructure for
through unfeigned • ‌Embedding safety Emergency drill SHE Experience Center
future growth
communication culture
* Process Safety Management

‌Issue 02 Response to Climate Change
‌
Issue 01
Safety and SHE Management of Employee Health

Health
01-3
Suppliers
01-4
Management
Support for On-site Risk Management Support for Safety and Health Industrial Safety and Health Committee
SK hynix encourages suppliers to voluntarily en- Management System Certification At SK hynix, the Industrial Safety and Health Com- counselors, and providing monthly mental
gage in eliminating risk factors in workplace We provide suppliers with professional consulta- mittee reviews and resolves important industrial health-related information.
through trainings and technical supports for risk tions on safety management, through which we safety and health issues. The domestic campuses Particularly, employees who handle hazardous
assessment. In 2016, risk assessment criteria were check their work environment and process and organize separate subcommittees aside from quar- substances are required to have special medical
redefined to set up a systematic tool by type. In ad- help solve difficulties. Other supports include costs terly meetings to make necessary improvements of checkups to identify whether they are taken with
dition, our safety managers coordinate with those for obtaining the certification on SHE management employees’ safety and health. occupational diseases on a regular basis, which
from suppliers to manage risks in their business system, risk assessment, training of internal in- satisfy legal medical checkups by hazardous factor.
sites. We also hold the Risk Assessment Best Prac- spectors, setup of SHE goals, diagnosis on man- Work Environment Analysis
tice Conference for suppliers to share best practic- agement system, and internal inspection. We analyze our work environment on a semiannu- Activities of the Industrial Health
es and promote voluntary SHE compliance. Verification Committee
al basis by commissioning external organizations
Enhancement of Suppliers’ and share any important information through the Fact-finding Survey
SHE Assessment System internal bulletin board. In 2015, SK hynix conducted an epidemiological
We hold a monthly meeting for managers of sup- survey on occupational diseases in the manufac-
pliers to share our safety-related systems while Prevention of Musculoskeletal turing sector. The Industrial Health Verification
conducting daily inspections and quarterly joint in- Diseases Committee announced that there is no relation be-
spections. In 2016, we executed joint inspections Inspection on factors causing musculoskeletal dis- tween occupational diseases and our work envi-
on 21 1st-tier suppliers who participated in our co- ease was expanded to design staff who work sitting ronment, but we promised to provide comprehen-
operation program. In addition, we evaluate the down for long hours beyond site workers. In 2016, sive supports and compensation.
work environment of our suppliers on a semiannu- despite no job identified to cause musculoskeletal In response, we completed 106 out of 127 tasks
Suppliers’ presentation on risk assessment results al basis and reward those who demonstrate excel- diseases by onsite investigation, we developed and recommended by the committee by 2016.
(Mar. 28, 2017) lent SHE performances. presented subjects of recommendation from an er-
gonomic perspective. Particularly, ergonomic Comprehensive Supports and Compensations
Internalization of Training and Expansion of Health Management for working methods and tailored stretching and exer- The company established the Industrial Health
Support Compensation Committee, a third-party
Education Suppliers cise trainings as well as medical care are offered to
employees with severe pain. organization, in January 2016 to provide compre-
Workers of in-house contractors receive the same
Monthly SHE education materials are offered to hensive supports and compensations. Eligible re-
level of welfare services as those of our employees.
suppliers and trainings about safety and health are cipients include our current and retired employees
Those include access to our internal clinics and Differentiated Healthcare Programs
mandatory to workers of subcontractors. In 2016, and suppliers’ employees who have worked at
physical therapy centers as well as work environ- We operate internal medical clinics, physical thera-
we provided special lectures about Chemical ma- least 1 year at production facilities and their chil-
ment assessment and medical examination. In py centers, and psychology counseling centers as
terial and MSDS* twice. Moreover, we conducted dren. The benefit covers all types of cancers that
2016, we conducted special medical examinations well as programs to address smoking, alcohol con-
emergency drills against safety accident jointly Results of inspecting working have any relation with the semiconductor industry.
on entire 825 types of substances for 22 suppliers. sumption, and obesity. In 2016, our healthcare pro-
with suppliers to cultivate capabilities to promptly environment in 2016
respond to emergency situations. A total of 113 grams were further upgraded by opening physical
residential suppliers signed the pledge on safety, Management of VOCs of suppliers therapy centers during lunch time, recruiting more
and in April 2016, we held a resolution conference SK hynix collects opinions of suppliers through var-
for accident-free worksite and a seminar for safety ious VOC channels and take necessary actions to
and health improvement. solve problems. Particularly, we operate the
* Material Safety Data Sheet Co-prosperity & Cooperation Program* and imple- Healthcare Using Light Therapy Glasses
ment a survey to check satisfaction on risk assess-
ment. We surveyed CEOs and employees of 36 Having conducted researches on light therapy to help sound sleep of employees who work night shifts,
suppliers who were members of the program in SK hynix found out that illuminating bright light through the light therapy glasses helped improve sleep
2016, scoring 9.2 points from CEOs and 8.8 points disorders and fatigue. Thus, the light therapy was expanded to those who suffer from insomnia, time
from their employees. lapse, and overtime work. In 2016, it was tested on 12 employees who traveled long-distance and
* A program to support suppliers’ management stability
suffered from depression, as well as those who needed to improve the quality of sleep. We will continue
to develop improvement effectiveness of this therapy and expand the application going forward.

Focus Areas
Response to
Energy-saving at domestic and
Major Activities and Performances in 2016 overseas worksites Issue 01
Climate Change
Safety
and
KRW 38.0 billion

Health
SSD 128Gb product

obtained the Issue 02
Carbon
Response
to Climate
Change
Importance of the Issue
Global environmental regulations are being tightened and companies are required
to undertake higher responsibilities due to growing climate change issue derived
Labelling
Entered the
CDP Platinum Club

from GHG emissions. Semiconductor business has potential risks regarding green- Issue 03
house gas emission and production cost increase, considering the nature of con- Reduction
of Envi-
suming a lot of energy. Therefore, it is necessary for SK hynix to actively participate ronmental
in global efforts for mitigating climate change through developing new technolo- the highest level of the Carbon Impact
gies for GHG reduction and improving energy efficiency. Management Honors Club
Issue 04
Innova-
Management Approach tion of
Corporate
SK hynix complies with regulations related to energy use and GHG emissions and Culture
understands risk and opportunity factors from climate change. By reducing poten-
tial cost factors drived from climate change an d preparing quality control policy,
we will secure higher trust with stakeholders and create new values at the company
level. Issue 05
Shared
Growth
with
Suppliers

SHE Office
On-site Interview
SHE Steering Council
The Environmental Team is focusing on decreasing the load
• SHE Office: Identifying environmental impact related tasks and reducing impacts
on the environment in the emission stages of wastewater,
• Communication Office: External communication air pollutants, and waste. SK hynix is highly evaluated internally and
• Legal Affairs Office: Support for compliance externally in terms of the fidelity to GHG information disclosure and
GHG management performance. Or company entered the
Global Leaders’ Club of the CDP for five consecutive years until 2013, and
was inducted to the Hall of Fame. In 2016, we entered the top level, the Platinum Club.
I believe this was a result of efforts to minimize GHG emissions, including continuous
Future Plan
monitoring of energy use, pursuing energy-saving activities, and even optimizing semi-
In response to the emissions trading schem enforced in 2015, SK hynix is active in
conductor production and delivery. SK hynix is focusing on development of environ-
reducing GHG emissions, thereby minimizing costs for purchasing emissions right.
ment-friendly products that can minimize power use. I ask for your continued interest
Particularly, we will focus on increasing the efficiency of GHG emissions reduction
and support in our climate change counteraction activities, as we thoroughly manage
facilities.
both domestic and overseas worksites.
Kim Soo-young, Head of Environment Team

Issue 02 ‌Response to Climate Change
‌
Issue 02
Response Climate Change GHG and Energy

to Climate
02-1
Response System
02-2
Management
Change
Governance for Responding to GHG Emissions Control Response to GHG Emission Trading
Climate Change Establishment of Performance System SK hynix established a mid and long-term vision to Scheme
Operation of the SHE Management Committee SK hynix rewards its employees who reach perfor- reduce 20% of the intensity of GHG emissions with The GHG Emission Trading Scheme was introduced
The SHE Management Committee, the supreme mance goals set based on our performance indica- business as usual, and detailed strategies are pro- in Korea in 2015. In accordance with the scheme,
decision-making body that handles SHE issues in- tor on climate change. Incentives are offered to moted around a task force team organized for re- the government grants each company the right to
cluding climate change, reports critical SHE issues employees, management, and energy and facilities ducing energy consumption and GHG emissions at emit GHG, and companies can trade their rights
to the management. At the SHE Management Com- managers to encourage better performance in the enterprise level. Despite the introduction of depending on the marginal abatement cost and
mittee Meeting held in March 2016, we reported al- terms of efficiency and reduction of emissions. high energy-efficiency equipment, GHG emissions the market price. SK hynix, as a company applied
SDGs locations and response strategies corresponding to increased from 2015 due to the increase of process by the scheme, formed a task force team dedicated
the first and second years of emissions trading. Risks and Opportunities Derived from gas and power consumption driven by the expan- to saving energy and GHG in order to achieve the
Ensure access to affordable,
Based on the reported plans, SK hynix set guide- Climate Change sion of production facilities. target allocations.
reliable, sustainable and modern
energy for all lines for purchasing emissions rights and defined In 2016, we measured and controlled our GHG
In response to regulatory requirements and physi-
the TF activities to achieve our allocation goals. emissions by establishing a GHG reduction device
cal risks derived from climate change, we under-
Ensure sustainable consumption (scrubber) management system, through which we
and production patterns take enterprise-wide activities and investment. We
certified for GHG reduction from the government.
are also proactive in developing opportunities gen-
The results were also reflected in our decision to
erated from climate change and conducting re-
Take urgent action to combat purchase high-efficiency scrubbers and strategies
climate change and its impacts sponse strategies.
to reduce more GHG emissions.
Risks Opportunities SK hynix’s Initiatives for Climate Change
Emissions trading scheme Emissions trading scheme • Building and verifying GHG inventory
• ‌Increasing costs when power generation • ‌Creating revenue from emissions rights when • Developing
‌ GHG measuring
companies shift their GHG reduction costs securing GHG emissions reduction technology First Korean Company to Join the CDP’s “Platinum Club”
onto electric charges technologies • ‌Developing GHG/energy reduction
• ‌Requiring the establishment of annual GHG items (TF) SK hynix became the first Korean company to join the “Platinum Club,” the highest level of the Car-
inventory and third-party verification due to • ‌Establishing the Energy Management
the mandatory GHG emissions submission
bon Management Honors Club, after being selected by the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Korean
Regula- System (ISO 50001)
Regula- Committee. By joining the Global Leaders Club for 5 consecutive years from 2009 to 2013, SK hynix
Fuel/energy tax and restrictions tory Fuel/energy tax and restrictions
tory
• ‌Increasing energy costs for producing Oppor- • Reducing
‌ power costs at the production FAB was inducted into their Hall of Fame. The Global Leaders Club qualifies for the A Band, the top-
Risks
semiconductors if the restrictions on energy tunities that comprises the great majority of power rankers group, in the fields of fidelity to carbon information disclosure and carbon performance
use are applied by the government consumption if highly energy-efficient
equipment is introduced leadership index. Since then, we have maintained this honor for 4 consecutive years through the
Product labeling/standards Product labeling/standards • Carbon/environmental label third-party verification on GHG emission and transparent disclosure of information, which allowed
• ‌Disrupting or delaying product sales to • ‌Increasing revenue by preoccupying markets if • CO2 Calculator us to enter the Platinum Club, the highest level.
customers if we fail to meet customers’ future technologies meeting regulatory
certification requirements requirements are secured
Abnormal climate Abnormal climate • ‌Strengthening HVAC (Heating, Ventilation,
• Increasing
‌ failure rate of precision instruments • Increasing
‌ revenue from non-memory Air Conditioning) management
used for producing semiconductors and semiconductors used for smart devices and • ‌Conducting employee training about
causing loss due to quality issues IoT solutions due to increasing uncertainty integrity
Physi- caused by abnormal climate • ‌Strengthening non-memory
Physical cal semiconductor business including CIS
Risks Oppor- product
Unusual weather and depletion of resources tunities Unusual weather and depletion of resources • ‌Installing uninterrupted power supply,
• Causing
‌ direct & indirect losses due to damage • ‌Generating revenue based on the RPS introducing central monitoring system,
to products (e.g. wasted products, poor yield) (Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard) system and strengthening surveillance system
by blackout derived from typhoon in relation to renewable energy policies • Establishing
‌ double track power
* Renewable
‌ energy Portfolio Standard systems
Change in customer behaviors Change in customer behaviors • ‌Developing high-performance
• ‌Decreasing sales and M/S if low-power products • Increasing
‌ sales and M/S by supplying low-power products
customers want cannot be delivered on time Other low-power products on time • Improving
‌ product planning and
Other Op- supply chain management process
Risks Corporate reputation portu- Corporate reputation • Expanding
‌ communication channels
• Falling
‌ stock price and ownership if we cannot nities • ‌Rising stock price and ownership if we satisfy with stakeholders
satisfy sustainability evaluation with regard to sustainability evaluation with regard to climate
climate change change

Issue 02 ‌Response to Climate Change
‌
Issue 02
Response Efficient Energy Reduction of Environmental

to Climate
02-3
Management
02-4
Impact from Products

Change Energy Saving in the Production Energy Saving Activities
Environmental Product Declaration Development of Eco-friendly and
Process SK hynix adopted the ISO 50001 to ensure system-
Environmental Product Declaration is a certifica- Energy-efficiency Products
SK hynix improves energy efficiency through the atic energy management and has operated a task
force team dedicated to energy saving. Energy tion system that quantifies the environmental im- SK hynix has been working hard to develop
optimization of production process and facilities
management goals and performances are reported pact in the entire product life cycle, which is led by low-power high-performance products to meet
and use of high-efficiency equipment. At the Icheon
to the management. The Icheon Campus saved the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology customer needs. This effort resulted in first devel-
Campus, waste heat generated from the M14, M10A,
KRW 11.7 billion by undertaking 374 energy-saving Institute. Since 2013, we have worked on obtaining oping 8Gb LPDD R4 DRAM with high-capacity and
M10B and M10F production processes is recycled as
items in all areas including manufacturing, facili- this certification. As a result, three products have low-power features in the world, further upgrading
steam energy for air conditioning system. In 2016,
ties, and R&D in 2016. The Cheongju Campus Carbon Label Certified Product in
been certified as eco-friendly products as of 2016 our competitiveness in the semiconductor market.
about 23,000 tons of steam was saved through con-
strived to eliminate waste factors and introduce re- 2016 through the evaluations on the scope of impact*
tinuous upgrade and optimization of facilities, con-
tributing to saving KRW 1.5 billion. The Wuxi Cam- cyclable high-efficiency energy systems by analyz- including GHG emission and resource consump- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Product 128GB SSD tion. Particularly, in 2016, our 128GB SSD (Solid
pus also reduced power consumption by intro- ing the efficiency of production facilities in 2016, name (HFS128G39TND-N210A) We autonomously carry out the life cycle assess-
carrying ot 317 energy-saving activities and reduc- State Drive) first obtained the carbol labeling certi-
ducing air circulation method to air conditioning Unit ㎏CO2e/unit ment on major DRAM and NAND Flash memory
ing KRW 8.8 billion woth of costs. The Wuxi Campus fication in the market. Carbon labeling is evaluated
system at copper processing process, which contrib- Total carbon
12.14
products every year with the aim of reducing envi-
saved 300,000 kWh of electricity, amounting to emission on the basis of carbon footprint, one of the scope
uted to saving 4,780,000 Kwh, or KRW 467 million. ronmental impact from products.
KRW 33 million, by replacing the existing lights Before man- of environmental impact guided by environmental
3.9
※ Based
‌ on the exchange rates (yuan) as of ufacturing product declaration. GHG emissions from entire
December 30, 2016. with high efficient LED lamps. The Wuxi Campus Manufactur-
product lifecycle including raw materials collec-
Water Footprint Certification
0.18
was also awarded with KRW 137 million from the ing stage
tion, production, transport, distribution, use, and Our 20nm 4GB DDR3 became the
government as it was recognized for its efforts to
Monitoring of Energy Consumption Usage stage 0.0
disposal are converted into carbon emissions and first Korean product to receive wa-
reduce carbon emission. Company-wide ener- Disuse stage 64
The company monitors energy consumption by us- displayed on the label. Our 128GB SSD, which is ter footprint certification from the
gy-saving activities include maintaining proper ※ As
‌ of one 128GB SSD
ers in accordance with its energy management (HFS128G39TND-N210A) mainly used as a main memory for PCs and note- US-based UL. The Water Footprint
temperature at office in winter and summer and
goals. Since 2016, energy consumption by each books, demonstrates higher performance and low- is a certification system on quantifi-
conducting power-saving campaigns.
factory has been checking through the integrated er power consumption than HDD. We plan to ex- able water consumption, which certified that our
IT system and the results are used for energy sav- pand the carbon labeling certification into major product consumes about 18.6kg of water during
ing activities. We create optimized work environ- DRAM and NAND Flash products. manufacturing process. Meanwhile, SK hynix is
ment and maximize energy efficiency in manufac- participating in the Water Footprint Pilot Project
* Scope
‌ of environmental impact: carbon footprint,
turing process by comparing and analyzing water footprint, impact on ozone layer, eutrophication, undertaken by the government in 2017. By acquir-
photochemical smog, resource footprint, acid rain
energy-saving data among processes and facilities. ing the certification for the first time in Korea, we
will continue to take the initiative in managing wa-
ter resource and effectively responding to interna-
Energy Saving by Workplace
tional regulations.
Recycled waste heat generated in the Saved 23,000 tons of Reduction of LNG consumption for steam
production process into steam energy for steam and generation by replacing steam from Saved LNG costs of
the operation of air conditioning system KRW 1.5 billion (65TJ) humidification system at the 3rd Campus KRW 1.4 billion (89TJ) Eco-friendly Product Certifications
Conducted a total of 374 energy-saving with UPW water
Certification Product Carbon footprint
items Power-off of idle production equipment,
50-nano 1GB DDR3 602gCO2
Icheon Reduction of manufacturing facilities Cheongju elimination of heating jacket of production
through optimization of process efficiency, Reduced KRW 11.7 equipment, specificiation adjustment of Carbon label certification 40-nano 2GB DDR3 530gCO2
Reduced KRW 8.8
saving of operating costs by optimizing billion worth of major facilities and production equipment, 30-nano 4GB LPDDR3 807gCO2
billion worth of
refrigerators and N2 operation, power energy costs (961TJ) adoption of efficient motors and inverters, DRAM Low carbon product 30-nano 2GB DDR3 459gCO2
energy costs (802TJ)
saving by downgrading the air intermittent duty of air conditioners and certification 20-nano 4GB LPDDR2 634gCO2
conditioning specs at UT and offices, lights, replacement of lights with LEDs, and
Environmental product
replacement of existing lights with LED, etc. waste heat recycling 20-nano 4GB LPDDR3 735gCO2
declaration certification
Carbon label certification 30-nano 32GB NAND Flash 985gCO2
Reduced KRW 467 Low carbon product 2X-nano 64GB NAND Flash 1,321gCO2
Introduction of circulation method to air
million worth of NAND Flash certification 2Y-nano 64GB NAND Flash 891gCO2
conditioning system at CU process Made efforts for saving energy (lighting
energy costs (17TJ)
Chong- control, replacement with LED, installment Saved KRW 190 Environmental product
Wuxi 10-nano 64GB NAND Flash 691gCO2
qing of high energy-efficiency cooling pumps, million (3.5TJ) declaration certification
Saved KRW 33 million
Replacement of existing lights with etc.) SSD Carbon label certification 10-nano 128GB NAND Flash 12.14kgCO2
in electric charges
high-efficiency LEDs (1,830 units)
(300,000 Kwh)

Focus Areas
Reduction of
Major Activities and Performances in 2016 Issue 01
Safety
and
Reduction of water
Health
consumption 20-nano 4GB DDR3
1.1 Water Footprint Issue 02
Certification
thousand tons per day Response
to Climate
Change

Increasing demand for semiconductors not only underlines the importance of water
management, but also requires global players to set up plans for reducing environmen-
tal impact. Recently, there is an increasing interest in the safety of hazardous chemicals Number of chemical substance Issue 03
Reduction
under the enforcement of the Chemicals Control Act and the Act on the Registration and suppliers that we have inspected of Envi-
Evaluation of Chemicals.
SHE management
ronmental
Impact
Management Approach
24 Issue 04
SK hynix manages water supply, wastewater, waste, and air quality with the aim of effi- Innova-
tion of
ciently using resources and reducing environmental impact. We especially focus on wa- Corporate
ter resource recycling and wastewater treatment, and organized a task force team dedi- Culture
cated to enhancing operational efficiency of manufacturing facilities. In addition,

chemical substances are managed safely throughout entire process from warehousing
to usage in accordance with tightened criteria. We also adopt stricter internal standards
than legal requirements to managing chemical substances and concentrate on ad- Issue 05
Shared
vanced prevention activities to eliminate environmental risks.
On-site Interview
Growth
with
Suppliers
I am in charge of chemical substance safety. Our team duties include PSM and
harmful risk prevention, counteraction to the Chemical Substance Management
Responsible Organization and Role Law and Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances Law, and authori-
zation of high pressure gases and dangerous substances. SK hynix created a
SHE Office
Water and Dirty Water Reduction TF Team in 2016 in an effort to manage water
SHE Steering Council resources of the entire company. We have a real-time monitoring system to
• SHE Office: Identifying environmental impact related tasks and reducing impacts make sure our wastewater does not affect the ecosystem of the rivers and
• Communication Office: External communication streams, and our wastewater-handling plant treats dangerous substances with-
in the safety standard. Our waste is managed according to a standard stricter
• Legal Affairs Office: Support for compliance
than legal requirements. We hold regular evaluations in the process of selecting
and maintaining our waste-handling suppliers to eliminate the possibility of en-
vironmental accidents. For air quality control, we have a total fluoride volume
system and continue to replace old handling facilities. New substances go
Future Plan through a dangerous and prohibited substance test to maintain an environ-
There is no royal road to reducing environmental impact. The company will make its ment-friendly process.
best effort to strictly controlling resource and environmental pollutants in order to satis-
fy the domestic and foreign environmental regulations and internal standards. Shin Gil-ho, Head of Chemical Substance Safety Team
Issue 02 Response to Climate Change
‌
Focus Areas Issue 03 Reduction
‌ of
Issue 03
Reduction Resource Pollutant

of Environ-
03-1
Management
03-2
Management
mental
Impact
Water Resource Management Wastewater Management Waste Management
Water Resource Risk Management Building Infrastructure for Water Resource SDGs SK hynix strives to minimize impact on water sys- Improvement of Waste Management System
The larger production volume of semiconductors, Management tem by strictly treating wastewater in compliance At SK hynix, waste is managed to satisfy legal re-
the higher importance of water and wastewater In addition to stabilizing water supply for manufac- Ensure sustainable consumption with regulatory requirements before discharging. quirements by applying stricter environmental
and production patterns
management. As the semiconductor business is turing processes, SK hynix manages water resourc- We check the concentration level of the pollutants standards. Waste is separated into general waste
recognized as a representative water intensive sec- es in response to possible water shortage risks. In in effluent through the real-time monitoring sys- and designated waste by item from the generation
tor, SK hynix makes a lot of effort into water re- 2016, we developed a water and wastewater moni- tem (TMS, Tele Monitoring System) and share the stage to ensure safe waste control. To prevent acci-
source management. The Icheon Campus purifies toring system which uses the RTDB (Real Time Da- monitoring data with the Ministry of Environment dents during its collection, sorting, and transporta-
raw water taken directly from Namhan River for ta-Base) and is automatically controlled. This sys- in real time, thereby disclosing information on tion processes, we set work procedures and con-
production* while the Cheongju Campus uses wa- tem allows us to monitor water consumption and wastewater treatment transparently. In addition, duct risk assessment and training. Waste is
ter supplied from the metropolitan waterworks. SK wastewater discharge by each department in real wastewater is separated by pollution type and transported to professional waste disposal compa-
hynix ensures stable water supply during produc- time. treated in accordance with each feature before dis- nies by type. Waste disposal companies are select-
SDGs tion process by effectively managing water re- charging. Especially, we apply internal standards, ed through preliminary onsite evaluation and we
Ensure availability and sources and works on water recycling and waste- Preservation of Biodiversity which are stricter than the legal requirements, to make sure that it is stored and disposed according
sustainable management of water treatment as well. We reuse a certain amount maintain the level below 60% of the legal stan- to the applicable regulations every year after the
water and sanitation for all The Icheon Campus located in water quality con-
of ultrapure water used for production process and dards. selection. If any of the 39 items in 11 categories is
servation area complies with wastewater discharge
recycle wastewater from worksites, reducing water found to be non-compliant* in the post-evaluation,
guidelines and safely controls hazardous substanc- Water Quality Management by Campus
consumption. In 2016, we organized a task force (Unit: ㎎/l) we suspend transactions with the waste disposal
es through dedicated wastewater treamtment fa-
team to promote company-wide activities for re- Classification 2014 2015 2016 company.
cilities. It has also managed eco-toxicity since the
ducing water consumption and wastewater dis- Icheon Chemical oxygen demand
second half of 2007 to satisfy the government’s en- (COD)
4.2 4.1 4.2 * Non-compliance:
‌ Serious environmental accident, situation
charge. As a result, we managed to save 11,000 in which no short-term improvement can be made, violation
vironmental policy and preserve water ecosystem. Biochemical oxygen of the Environmental Act
tons of water a day through the optimization of 3.8 2.5 2.4
As part of this, we have conducted environmental demand (BOD)
scrubber operation and increased recycling of pro- Total nitrogen (T-N) 20.0 18.7 17.8
impact assessment on water fleas at the rivers
cess water. Particularly, the Chongqing P&T re- Fluorine (F) 1.2 0.7 1.0 Waste Management System
(Jukdang Stream, Bokha Stream, and Namhan Riv-
duced 92,128 tons of water supply corresponding Cheongju Chemical oxygen demand
er) where effluent water is discharged. In 2016, the 5.2 6.5 6.8
to about KRW 60 million by recycling condensate (COD) Waste generation
test result showed 0.0 toxic unit, which proved that Biochemical oxygen
water and RO condensate water. 4.6 6.2 5.4
our wastewater had no impact on the biodiversity demand (BOD)
* Partially taking water from wide waterworks system. of the rivers. Total nitrogen (T-N) 16.0 19.2 19.8
Fluorine (F) 7.4 7.2 7.4 Common waste Designated waste
Water Resource Use Eco-toxicity Management Status Wuxi* Chemical oxygen demand • ‌Waste from daily life • Waste
‌ acid and
(Unit: million m ) 14.2 11.0 12.1 and discharge organic solvent
3
(Unit: toxic unit) (COD)
Classification 2014 2015 2016 2016 Target facilities
Biochemical oxygen
0.39 13.8 9.0 3.0 • Construction waste
Water Waterworks 37.827 40.109 36.089 - 0.30 demand (BOD)
supply Surface water 13.743 16.007 29.128 - Total nitrogen (T-N) 9.8 11.2 -
Waste- Wastewater Ammonia (NH3-N)* - - 3.3
44.227 48.857 53.900 -
water discharge Fluorine (F) 4.7 4.3 3.5 Storage at designated areas (storage box by type)
Total consumption Chongqing Chemical oxygen demand
7.343 7.259 11.317 12.449 - 12.7 7.8
(water & wastewater) (COD)
Storage at designated warehouse (storage box by item)
Biochemical oxygen
- 2.9 5.2
demand (BOD)
0.00
Total nitrogen (T-N) - 1.9 2.3 Transfer to waste treatment companies by item
2014 2015 2016
* Wuxi Campus has been controlling NH -N instead of T-N from 2016 in accordance with relevant regulations.
3
Completion of treatment

‌
Focus Areas Issue 03 Reduction
‌ of
Issue 03
Reduction Pollutant Management

of Environ-
03-2
mental
Impact
Air Quality Management Chemical Substance Management
Resource Recycling Air Pollutants Emission Management System Response to Regulations on Chemical Substances The figure has increased due to our stringent pre-
We recycle most of waste by enhancing separate SK hynix commissions authorized agencies to In accordance with the Chemical Substances Con- vention activities and tightening criteria on con-
waste collection process. In 2016, a total of 163,253 check the level of air pollution inside and outside trol Act and the Act on the Registration and Evalua- trolling chemical substances and areas of explo-
tons of waste was generated, 95% of which were the company and utilize the results for improving tion of Chemicals which were enforced in 2015, SK sion hazard. SK hynix continues to pay full
recycled. In addition, we sell low-concentration IPA the efficiency of air pollution prevention facilities. hynix has tightened chemical substances control attention to risk control, adopt higher SHE criteria,
(Isopropyl Alcohol) generated from manufacturing criteria. We inspect the safety of all chemical sub- and take corrective actions to irrationalities.
process through the IPA evaporation system, re- Reduction of Air Pollutants Emission stances from the stage of warehousing to usage ev-
ducing waste generation. In 2016, a total of 29,247 In order to create an eco-friendly work environ- ery year with the aim of minimizing safety acci- Effort to Reduce the Use of
tons of IPA worth KRW 3.8 billion were saved. The ment, we have strived to reduce the total amount dents from hazardous chemical substances and Hazardous Substance
Wuxi Campus minimizes its environmental impact of fluorine compounds, the major pollutants in the effectively responding to relevant laws and regula- To fundamentally prevent hazardous substances
by recycling waste sulfuric acid generated from semiconductor business. The emission of fluorine tions. from introducing new materials for semiconductor
manufacturing process as chemicals for wastewa- compounds amounted to 2.1 tons, down 12.5% production, SK hynix has institutionalized prior ap-
ter treatment. As a result, the Wuxi Campus man- from 2015, at the Wuxi Campus in 2016. In addi- Chemical Substance Management Policies proval on hazardous level and usage of new sub-
aged to reduce the amount of waste sulfuric acid tion, we established the monitoring and control SK hynix has implemented emergency drills as well stances. Therefore, all new materials are coded
by 4,772 tons, saving KRW 600 million in 2016. guidelines to further reduce fluorine compounds as legal and professional trainings for employees and inspected thoroughly prior to the application
emission, and then enforced the total fluorine to ensure safe and proper handling of chemical to processing, and suppliers are required to submit
compound emission regulation. As part of these substances. Inspections and evaluations are also their certificates in advance. We manage a total of
initiatives, the company not only replaced multi- carried out in accordance with the Risk Manage- 46 hazardous substances content of 19 materials
stage treatment systems and outdated facilities, ment Plan and Process Safety Management (PSM). By doing so, we comply with the domestic and for-
but also adopted new technologies and optimized New chemical substances are required to get prior eign regulations with regard to hazardous sub-
management standards for air pollution preven- Local Council for Supplying Chemical reviews and approvals on usage through evalua- stances and secure global competitiveness in
tion facilities. Substances (Sep. 9, 2016) tion on hazardousness. Moreover, we registered eco-friendly production process and eco-friendly
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on our com- products.
puter system for an easy access to properties of
IPA Concentration Facilities
※ Warm IPA concentration facilities at the Cheongju Campus #3 (as of December 2016) each chemical substance and expanded opportu- Hazardous Substance Management System
nities to communicate information about environ- In 2016, SK hynix established a system to proac-
Warm IPA Sump IPA Concentration Facilities Waste & Wastewater Treatment
mental impacts from the use of chemical substanc- tively monitor environmentally hazardous sub-
Heating es with local communities. Since 2016, we have stances, which includes the RoHS (Restriction of
operated the “Chemical Substance Council” con- Hazardous Substance) and REACH (Registration
sisting of officials of Gyeonggi-do and Icheon City, Evaluation Authorization of Chemical). Since 2015,
Cooling
Warm IPA Water storage Concentrated chemical experts, and local representatives on a we have also operated a system to verify four kinds
Circular tank Membrane Concentrate tank Waste disposal
sump 2EA tank Vacuum IPA waste liquid
regular basis and transparently disclosed our envi- of phthalate substances including DBP (Dibutyl
pump
ronmental safety facilities and safety management Phthalate) which will be banned from using due to
Connection of
pipes from the status to local communities. the RoHS Directive from 2019. As this system de-
Cooling
lower part of tank tected that some raw materials such as resistor
Supports for SHE Risk Reduction of (passive device installed on module products) con-
Concentrated IPA
waste liquid Chemical Substance Suppliers tained DBP substance, we have required suppliers
The company inspects SHE activities of chemical to develop substitutes and completed their mass
Inspection on SHE
substance suppliers on a regular basis to help them production system. Other raw materials such as
Solvent sump at Management of Chemical
R/O1) supply Treated MBR2) wastewater Substance Suppliers minimize legal risks and prevent serious accidents. EMC (Epoxy Module Compound) containing REACH
R/O membrane wastewater (Unit: cases)
1) R/O: Reverse Osmosis tank water tank treatment In 2016, we have strictly inspected two suppliers SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) were also
High- treatment plant
2) MBR: Membrane Bio Reactor
pressure
Classification 2014 2015 2016 every month by spending six hours a day per each substituted with new substances for mass produc-
Safety 32 63 75
pump supplier. As a result of inspections on 24 suppliers tion. Sub-standard materials are designated as
Environ- 5 26 27
ment
out of 108 suppliers, 154 cases of irrationalities management objects to be substituted after the
Health 19 27 39 were identified. termination of license period.
Firefighting 8 20 13 * Restriction of Hazardous Substance
Total 64 136 154 ** Registration Evaluation Authorization of Chemical

Focus Areas
Response rate to the
Innovation of
improvement of work efficiency
Major Activities and Performances in 2016 Issue 01
79.9
Corporate
Safety
and
% Health
Culture No. of Group Cookies

Issue 02
Response
developed to Climate
Change
Training hours per

employee Approximate 300 units
81
Issue 03
As technological competitiveness of the semiconductor business depends on human resources, it Reduction
is important to secure high-caliber global talents for future growth. Therefore, many semiconductor hours of Envi-
ronmental
companies strive to create a corporate culture where human rights, labor conditions, and diversity Impact
are respected and employees are able to display their capabilities.
Issue 04
Management Approach Innova-
tion of
Our employees are the most valuable asset of SK hynix. In this regard, we not only provide them Corporate
Culture
with trainings tailored for field jobs to support their balanced growth and higher professionalism
but also ensure fair evaluation and compensation. We also activate communication within the
company to build a rational corporate culture.
Issue 05
Shared
Growth
with
Responsible Organization and Role Suppliers
Talent Cultivation Corporate Culture

On-site Interview
HR Operation Team: Employment, SKMS Promotion Team: Leadership
evaluation, and compensation training and diagnosis of organizational Our team is in charge of the dissemination of SKMS, innovation of
culture people and culture, and leadership development. Particualrly, we work on
Competence Planning Team: Employee
creating a unique SK hynix identity from the perspective of corporate culture
training and career development Global Biz. Center: Enhancing global
based on pursuit of SUPEX and executing SKMS. SK hynix founded SKHU
M&T Personnel Team: Technical training business competence
(SK hynix University) in 2016 to train semiconductor experts. I believe world’s top faculty in
Shared Service: Labor condition Creativity Development Team: Employee
the semiconductor field joined SKHU. SKHU contributes to relieving the intellectual thirst of em-
management and welfare benefit system proposal system
ployees and creating synergy with the Imagination Town, an internal idea proposition system,
operation thereby adding energy to the company as a whole. This change is largely affected by the new
management motto of SK group, “Deep Change.” Deep Change contains the will to lead twists in
fast-changing technology through creativity and innovation. The existing proposition system has
changed to a voluntary participation method to encourage self-motivation of employees. The
corporate culture innovation at SK hynix is led by active participation of employees today.
Future Plan
Ahn Min, Head of SKMS Team
Innovation of corporate culture starts with communication and the culute of meeting and reporting
represents the level of communication. Even though our communication culture has improved by
operating the “Gonggam Talk Talk” and “Hi-tong” channels, the culture of meeting and reporting
needs to be improved. Going forward, we will strive to minimize unnecessary works by consistent
control and monitoring and find ways of working pleasantly.
‌
‌
Issue 04 ‌Innovation of Corporate Culture
Issue 04
Innovation Competency
of Corporate
04-1
Development
Culture
New Talents Cultivation System Enhancement of Technological Leadership and Competence
SK hynix has helped our employees upgrade their Leadership SDGs Securing Technological Expertise in Development
expertise in fundamental areas while strengthen- Online Learning Content, Group Cookie Semiconductors Taking “Tenacious Actions”
Ensure inclusive and equitable
ing their technological competence tailored to the We have helped employees foster basic knowledge quality education and promote Due to the increasing complexity and specializa- The “Tenacious Actions” is a part of our code of
semiconductor business in line with their individu- about semiconductors through the Smart Cookie lifelong learning opportunities for all tion of the semiconductor production process, conduct aimed at winning fierce competition in the
al roles and positions. Particularly, with the recog- education module. In 2016, a new online education there is a growing need for experts with prob- semiconductor business. It consists of our 10
nition that paradigm shift in talent cultivation sys- contents program was launched to carve out em- lem-solving skills and advanced job competence. strong attitude DNAs which were identified by all
tem is necessar y for the enhancement of ployees’ job capability that meets the rapidly- To this end, we streamlined the 8-step production employees. With the “Tenacious Actions,” we are
technological leadership, we established the SKHU changing latest semiconductor technologies. Start- job position system into 5 steps and extended the making a concerted effort to achieve our goals and
(SK Hynix University), a new education system, in ed in July 2016, the Group Cookie education mod- retirement age and supports for technological create values by unifying the affection of all em-
November 2016. Today, we are fostering field-ori- ule allows anyone to create online contents that competence improvement. In addition, the “SK hy- ployees for the company.
ented learning culture in each area of technology are about 20 minutes long to share their expertise, nix Technology Master Program” was introduced to
and providing online and offline training programs knowhow, and skills with others. promote the transfer of technological knowhow Leadership Development
to help our employees elevate their job expertise. As the instructors can freely choose lecture formats among employees, and an annual academic con- To create an environment where “Tenacious Ac-
and create educational contents by using all busi- ference is held to share the latest technological tions” can be implemented, the company defines
ness data, the Smart Cookie receives great re- progress and ideas. In 2016, a total of 135 academ- the roles of executives and encourages their prac-
Employee Training
sponse from instructors as well as employees. In ic theses were published, in which more than 1,500 tices. To this end, a leadership coaching program
Classifi- Unit 2014 2015 2016 the second half of 2016, more than 300 contents employees participated to discuss them in the field was introduced to make heads of each office and
cation of their interest.
were created. Going forward, we will build a studio group interview their team managers and project
Total
trainees
Persons 161,988 304,200 172,236 where any employees can create Smart Cookie leaders with the aim of helping them improve their
Training contents easily. leadership skills. In 2016, we implemented the
Hours/
hours per 64 58 81 “Strategic Leadership Program for Executives” and
person
employee Job Performance Improvement with i-TAP “Leadership Program for Team Managers and Proj-
Training KRW in
The i-TAP (innovative Technology Advancement ect Leaders,” as well as “Leaders Workshop” for
expendi- thou-
920 676 490 Program) is an education program tailored to site field managers and supervisors.
ture per sands/
employee person workers. SK hynix intends to solve technical issues,
strengthen technological competence, and at the Support for Global Competence Development
same time cultivate core technical professionals With the aim of cultivating fluent speakers, we pro-
SKHU (SK Hynix University)
through education programs connected with cor- vide global business staff, expatriates, and dis-
The SKHU, launched in March 2017, consists of di-
porate strategies. In this regard, to identify and patched employees with intensive English and Chi-
verse courses to help employees systematically de-
solve tasks necessary for achieving corporate strat- nese language courses. Email etiquette guidebooks
velop their abilities in each field. Staff-level and se-
egies at worksites, we provided diverse education and videos help enhance business efficiency and
nior staff employees are required to complete the
programs tailored to each task by inviting internal communication skill. Moreover, interpretation and
course while senior and executive officers are al-
and external professionals. Particularly, small translation supports are offered to ensure in-depth
lowed to choose the courses they want. There are
group education program for employees who con- technology sharing between our employees and
10 colleges under the SKHU, and each college of-
duct tasks increased the immersion level and opti- customers in the global business.
fers unique curricula tailored to the needs of stu-
mized all education factors such as format, period,
dents. Particularly, in-house professors satisfy em-
and lecturer. In 2016, we organized 35 courses in
ployees’ needs by delivering high quality lectures.
total, and more than 200 employees joined the
We also implement an academic grading system to
i-TAP. As a result, we were able to reduce product
encourage voluntary participation and promote
development costs and Test TAT while securing the
consistent advancement of employee competence.
advanced technology in circuit design, improving
Our goal is to foster high-caliber talents and im-
our process, and fostering human resources with
prove their technological expertise through the
superior technical expertise.
SKHU system and well-organized curricular man-
agement.

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‌
Issue 04 ‌Innovation of Corporate Culture
Issue 04
Innovation Enhancement of Communication-oriented

of Corporate
04-2
Employee Value
04-3
Organizational Culture
Culture
Employment and Recruitment Fair Performance Evaluation and Active Communication Improvement of Corporate Culture
Recognizing human resources as the most valuable Compensation Conversation with the CEO, SK hynix Culture Survey
asset for the company, SK hynix strives to secure Fair Performance-oriented Evaluation “Gonggam Talk Talk” The “SK hynix Culture Survey” contributes to creat-
and cultivate excellent R&D experts as well as sup- SK hynix operates performance management pro- The company shares its management philosophy, ing desirable corporate culture by helping diagno-
port sustainable growth of employees. cess centered on coaching activities and communi- corporate vision, and ways to improve corporate sis on organizational culture and proposal of im-
cation, evaluating created performances and culture with employees through the “Gonggam provement measures. The survey in 2016 included
growth potential in a fair and comprehensive man- Talk Talk,” a communication meeting in which the items to check the effects of “Tenacious Actions”
Employement Status ner. Through the e-HR System, we strengthen the CEO and employees participate. In 2016, a total of and job efficiency dedicated to SK hynix as well as
alignment between the organizational and individ- 330 employees joined the meeting to discuss the SK Group’s common items. The results showed
Classification Unit 2014 2015 2016 increasingly competitive market environment and that “Tenacious Actions” influenced the team-
ual goals to maximize performance. Technical of-
Employ- Job creation rate1) % 9.0 3.4 (1.2)
fice workers are evaluated for their annual compre- ways to build a healthy corporate culture. Particu- based work attitude at a rate of 85.8%, with posi-
ment No. of dismissed employees2) Persons 1 1 2
Turnover rate2) % 2.6 2.1 3.4 h e n s i v e p e r fo r m a n ce , j o b a c h i e v e m e n ts , larly, we chose discussion topics through the in- tive impact on the meetings and reporting culture
Employees No. of employees Persons 26,903 27,813 27,488 capabilities, ranking assessment among employ- tranet to form a consensus and further boost com- at a rate of 79.9%.
Executives and technical munication.
office positions (male)
Persons 9,277 9,907 9,936 ees. Full-time employees and technical office work-
ers with Level 5 and under are evaluated based on Junior Board
Executives and technical
Persons 2,275 2,422 2,372 Anonymous Communication Channel, Hi-tong Junior Board at SK hynix consisting of employees
office positions (female) more than 10 indicators, including job knowledge,
Production employees (male) Persons 5,538 5,725 5,804
performance drive and communication skills. The SK hynix operates the “Hi-tong,” an anonymous who can present opinions in an objective and bal-
Production employees
Persons 9,791 9,648 9,303 results are reflected in promotion process. communication channel consisting of three cate- anced manner is operated through seven channels
(female)
Contract employees (male) Persons 5 22 42 gories: Innovation-tong for developing and dis- by region and organization every month. In 2016,
Contract employees (female) Persons 17 89 31 Rational Compensation System cussing innovative ideas, Debate-tong for suggest- the board discussed the concept of “Strong Atti-
Rate of permanent workers % 99.9 99.6 99.7 ing proposals to the company and discussing items tude” and ways to better practice the campaign at
SK hynix compensates its employees based on
No. of senior employees3) Persons 36 46 61
their performance assessment and grade. The PI related to human resources and corporate culture, worksites. During this process, we identified issues
Average length of service4) Years 9.7 10.2 10.9
Employees Korea Persons 21,558 22,291 22,255 (Productivity Incentive) and PS (Profit Sharing) are and Openness-tong as a space for free discussion such as “Organizational Issues for Efficient Devel-
by region US Persons 395 432 393 paid annually according to business results in addi- on any topic. opment,” “Logistics Process Issues,” and “Work-ori-
China Persons 4,693 4,818 4,574 ented Positioning” and then reported them to the
tion to individual salary. The initial salary of college
Asia5) Persons 46 47 51
graduates working at domestic worksites as of management, resulting in actual performance im-
Europe Persons 211 225 215
Local Korea Persons 1,439 1,220 684 2016 amounted to 280% of the legal minimum provement.
employ- US Persons 79 95 143 wage, and employees are paid without any gender
ment by China Persons 2,074 911 534
discrimination.
region Asia5) Persons 42 18 13
Europe Persons 8 29 16
1) (No.
‌ of employees for the year – No. of employees for the previous year)/
Improvement of Meeting and Reporting Culture
No. of employees for the previous year ×100
2) Based on domestic worksites
3) People of the age 55 and over with more than one year of employment SK hynix strives to eliminate unnecessary and inefficient work processes to create an open and cre-
4) Based on the headquarters ative workplace environment that makes work more enjoyable and productive. Most office workers
5) Excluding Korea and China spend a lot of time on meeting and reporting. We have listened to the voices of our employees
through the Culture Survey and worked hard to establish a productive meeting culture. As part of
this, we have identified and shared 7 items for the establishment of efficient meeting and reporting
“Valuable Leader” Program
culture. As a result, the survey in 2016 showed a positive response that 80% of the respondents felt
To create a positive corporate culture and boost teamwork between senior and junior staff mem- improvement. Thanks to these efforts, the number of meetings decreased about 30%, which
bers, we are implementing the “Valuable Leader” program. We value leaders who set good exam- helped spend more time on productive works. Moreover, streamlined reporting process and diver-
ples for the team and prioritize communication and trust while helping team members grow and sified reporting types facilitated rapid and efficient decision-making. Going forward, the company
overcome challenges. In 2016, a total of 4,770 best practices were reported online on the intranet, will continue to upgrade its meeting reservation system and time controller system to meet em-
and 2,749 employees were selected as Valuable Leaders through recommendations. We plan to ployees’ needs and develop diverse meeting and reporting culture improvement tasks.
build a model for admirable leadership by analyzing more than 100,000 keywords among recom-
mendations from employees and use best practices for leadership coaching programs.

Focus Areas
Shared
Major Activities and Performances in 2016
Fund spent on supporting Issue 01
Growth with
Safety
shared growth and

Health
128.1
Suppliers
As a large part of semiconductor production process is done through collaboration with sup-
KRW billion
pliers, their competitiveness has significant impact on our business. The Korean government
places a high priority on shared growth among big and small companies and at the same Signed the agreement on Issue 02
time stakeholders including global investors, credit rating agencies, and major customers shared growth with Response
pay attention to CSR performances throughout the supply chain. Moreover, emerging AI and to Climate
Change
IoT businesses that lead the demand for semiconductor products require us to further col-
laborate with suppliers for the innovation and development of leading technologies. 63 suppliers
Win-win Cooperation
Salary Sharing Program
Issue 03
Reduction
Management Approach
of Envi-
ronmental
SK hynix is proactive in helping suppliers enhance global competitiveness based on cooper-

ation and technology innovation and building an ecosystem for healthy shared growth. To
4,977 employees of
Impact
this end, we are implementing various shared growth programs in line with the SK Group-
led Happiness Companion Management policies. In particular, we declared shared growth
with suppliers by initiating the co-prosperity salary sharing program and expanded the
5 suppliers
Issue 04
Innova-
scope of target of shared growth. tion of
Corporate
Culture

• Win-win
‌ Cooperation Team: Competence improvement of suppliers (supports for Issue 05
Shared
technology, patent, management, and finance), communication with suppliers Growth
• Global Compliance Team: Support for fair trade and suppliers’ CSR activities with
Suppliers
On-site Interview
Receiving equipment, raw materials, components, and relevant
Future Plan
technical services needed for manufacturing semiconductors from
We plan to initiate a new win-win program aimed at cultivating “technology innovation part- a lot of suppliers, SK hynix strives to efficiently manage social and
ners” by selecting suppliers with great techological potential as well as upgrading the environmental impacts with the aim of building a virtuous circle and enhancing
Shared Growth Council for a strong partnership. By doing so, we will create more opportuni- sustainability in its supply chain. Particularly, the Company runs a variety of shared
ties for sustainable growth and pursue co-prosperity and happiness with suppliers. growth programs in the fields of technology, finance, and management, which include the
Salary-sharing System created by one accord between the labor and management, Win-win
Academy for enhancing technical competence of suppliers’ employees, and Technology Innova-
tion Partner System aimed at adding sustainability to suppliers with technological prowess. With
a belief that suppliers’ competitiveness represents the competitiveness of our company, we will
continue to promote diverse activities including the establishment of a culture of fair and ethical
transaction and enhancement of cooperative networks to foster an ecosystem for shared growth
with suppliers.
Lee Sang-yup, Head of Joint Growth Cooperation Team

‌
‌
Issue 04 Innovation of Corporate Culture
‌
Issue 05 ‌Shared Growth with Suppliers
Issue 05
Shared Ecosystem for

Growth
05-1
Shared Growth
with
Suppliers Establishment of Shared Growth
Culture
Expanding Supports for Suppliers
Since signing the “Agreement on Collaboration be-
Improvement of Payment System
Our company encourages the 1st-tier suppliers to
Strengthening Collaboration
Networks
SK hynix uses standard contract forms and trading tween Small and Large Enterprises” in June 2015, expand supports for the 2nd-tier suppliers. As part SK hynix has built sustainable partnership with
guidelines provided by the Fair Trade Commission our supports for suppliers have expanded to the of this, we have recommended fair trade agree- strategic suppliers through the Shared Growth
to promote shared growth with suppliers and en- 2nd-tier suppliers. To improve the competitiveness ments between the 1st and 2nd-tier suppliers, in Council. The CEOs from 60 major suppliers join the
sure fair trade. In addition, our internal guidelines of industrial ecosystem, we have promoted the “In- which 26 1st-tier and 99 2nd-tier suppliers partici- Shared Growth Council that operates regular ex-
for fair and transparent transactions are disclosed dustrial Innovation Movement 3.0” since 2013, pated in 2016. Particularly, 28 1st-tier and 113 change programs such as general meeting, division-
through our portal website for co-prosperity. As of through which about KRW 3.5 billion will be sup- 2nd-tier suppliers joined the cash monitoring sys- al meeting, CEO convention, and Shared Growth
2016, a total of 634 suppliers joined our business ported for consultation on the 2nd-tier suppliers’ tem which was introduced to improve the terms of Day event. The general meeting and Shared
and purchasing amount from them reached KRW productivity enhancement. In 2016, we supported payment between them. We also implemented the Growth Day event are held every year to share the
9.30 trillion. KRW 700 million for executing professional consult- Win-Win Payment System to support the financial advanced technology roadmap, shared growth
ing programs and purchasing facilities in the areas operation of the 2nd-tier suppliers. The system al- policies, and ethical management policies with our
of business management, process, and production lows the 1st-tier suppliers to pay the 2nd-tier sup- suppliers. At the general meeting of the Shared
Breakdown of suppliers Transactions with Suppliers
(Unit: KRW in billions) technology. pliers with the credit of large companies so that Growth Council in 2016, we decided to expand the
Equipment Classification 2014 2015 2016 they can secure cash in quickly. We offer incentives council organization with the purpose of boosting
Raw materials Number of
631 677 634
Subcontract Management System to the 1st-tier suppliers who joined this system to involvement in shared growth activities. At the
Spare parts suppliers1) attract more participations. Shared Growth Day event, we awarded suppliers
It is important to establish fair subcontract policies
Infrastructure Total
purchasing2)
7,433.0 7,433.0 9,302.5 and realize continuous improvement through with excellent performance in the areas of techno-
Purchasing of overseas sites
Equipment 2,934.6 2,934.6 4,361.4 monitoring and review to build a healthy shared logical innovation, shared growth, environment,
Raw materials 1,870.1 1,870.1 2,222.2 growth ecosystem. SK hynix has signed an agree- and safety, thereby solidifying strategic partner-
1.6
Infrastructure 1,393.6 1,393.6 1,274.4 ment on fair trade, strived to spead fair subcontract ships. Furthermore, in 2016, we visited 58 suppliers
13.7 Spare parts 1,056.8 1,056.8 1,298.0 policies, complied with relevant regulations, and to better understand their grievances and difficul-
14.0 Purchasing ties in business operations, while sharing opinions
conducted internal monitoring of major subcon-
by overseas 177.9 177.9 146.5
sites3) tract issues. Particularly, we focus on training on issues regarding environment, safety, and
(Unit: %) 1) Transactions of more than KRW 500 million about the Subcontract Act, fair subcontract prac- health through the monthly Environment, Safety
2) Excluding contracts for IT, outsourcing, and guard tice, and legal penalties as well as checking sub- and Health Committee meeting.
23.9 3) Wuxi and Chongqing
contract management of core departments. We
47.6
also strengthen both preventive and monitoring
Performances in 2016
processes to make necessary improvements in our
subcontract management system. Fund spent on supporting Number of suppliers who agreed Number. of Shared Growth
shared growth* (Unit: KRW in billions) upon shared growth (Unit: companies) Council member suppliers (Unit: companies)
141.4
128.1 63
60 60
55
Salary-Sharing Program 104.2 50 50
SK hynix has implemented the “Salary-Sharing Program” aimed at spending a certain amount of
salary increase on improving welfare benefits for suppliers’ employees. This program was launched
in 2015 through an agreement on delivering 20% of salary increase to suppliers between the labor
and management, which has contributed to creating a virtuous cycle where suppliers enjoy better
welfare benefits and SK hynix ensures quality improvement. In 2016, a total of KRW 6.6 billion was
2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016
raised by contributing 10% of salary increase and the company’s matching grant donation, which
delivered to 4,977 employees from 5 suppliers. This financial support is used for the improvement * Equipment
‌ localization costs + pattern wafer support +
contribution to the Industrial Revolution 3.0 +
of suppliers’ work improvement and their employees’ private conditions. contribution to the Semiconductor Fund + loan supports
through the Shared Growth Fund Network Loan, and
Shared Growth Insurance

‌
‌
Issue 04 Innovation of Corporate Culture
‌
Issue 05 ‌Shared Growth with Suppliers
Issue 05
Shared Shared Growth Sustainable Supply Response to

Growth
05-2
Support Programs
05-3
Chain Management
05-4
Conflict Minerals
with
Suppliers
Technological Supports Financial Support Social and Environmental Impact Policies on Conflict Minerals
To help suppliers enhance their competitiveness, We regularly pay trading costs 2 or 3 times a month Management Goals in the Supply Chain SK hynix rules out the use of conflict minerals*
SK hynix is proactive in supporting the develop- to suppliers and particularly, the payment is made Audit Process The “SK hynix Code of Conduct for Suppliers” is dis- from the stage of raw materials purchasing. To that
ment of semiconductor-specific technologies as in advance during holidays, which contribute to tributed to entire supply chain to help suppliers fulfill end, we inspect the status of conflict minerals ev-
well as developing technical support programs in stabilizing their business operation. We also run Sharing the Code of
their social responsibilities. As part of this, we estab- ery year and upgrade the conflict minerals manage-
Conduct with suppliers
cooperation with SK Group. Particularly, we are un- the “Sharing Growth Fund” to provide suppliers lished a mid and long-term strategy to complete on- ment system by forming a task force team when
dertaking co-development projects to improve with loans for the purchase of facilities and worksite audit on major suppliers by 2019. Onsite audit necessary.
their technical expertise and sales, thereby promoting capital at a low interest rate. In 2016, a total of Implementing SAQ
• ‌Targeting major suppliers
will be further expanded from 2017. We plan to in- * Tin,
‌ tantalum, tungsten, and gold produced in DRC
ing the localization of equipment and parts and KRW 134.4 billion was raised, KRW 86.2 billion of every year spect about 30% of major suppliers in 2017 and com- (Democratic Republic of Congo) and neighboring areas. The
consequently securing cost competitiveness. In which was supported to the 1st-tier suppliers. In plete the improvement of high risk factors by 2018.
use of these minerals is regulated by SEC (Securities and
Exchange Commission).
2016, we managed to replace our equipment with addition, we created the “Semiconductor Fund” Executing onsite inspection
localized products, which was equivalent to KRW jointly with companies engaging in the semicon- • ‌Planning to fully complete
within 3 years Social and Environmental Impact Onsite Audit on Supply Chain
27.7 billion. In addition, eight our patent technolo- ductor business, through which KRW 13.9 billion
Management System in the Supply Chain The company responds to conflict minerals issue
gies were transferred to small and medium-sized was delivered to promising small and medi-
Conducting improvement The “SK hynix Code of Conduct for Suppliers” was by regularly inspecting the supply chain based on
companies free of charge, and patent professionals um-sized semiconductor companies. Financial and prevention
were dispatched to four suppliers for offering con- supports of KRW 1.2 billion were provided through • Planning to fully complete initiated based on the EICC Code of Conduct and the the Code of EICC. The inspection is conducted in
sultation services on systematic patent manage- the “Network Loan.” critical improvements requirements from customers, which requires all accordance with a process encompassing the selec-
ment. Furthermore, we provided 864 sheets of pat- suppliers to comply with guidelines in terms of 6 cat- tion of targets on the basis of the property data on
egories including labor rights, human rights, health raw materials, onsite audit, analysis of suppliers’
tern wafers to small and medium-sized suppliers Management Support Reporting the improvement
who engaged in developing pattern wafers by using
results and safety, environment, management system, legal conflict minerals management system, and checks
SK hynix is proactive in offering HR development
light exposure equipment. Like this, our technologi- conflict free materials, and ethics. Our suppliers on the use of raw materials and conflict minerals
programs to suppliers with the aim of enhancing
cal supports aim to creating a virtuous circle in the pledge to satisfy their social, environmental and ethi- with a lack of origin confirmation.
their corporate competitiveness. In 2016, 190 em-
semiconductor business ecosystem. cal responsibilities every year. Moreover, we preemp-
ployees of suppliers joined the Win-Win Academy
tively identify and eliminate potential CSR risks in the
for job competence, leadership, and e-learning Spreading the CFS Certification
Process of Onsite Audit of supply chain through regular evaluation on suppli-
Shared Growth Program programs. In addition, their CEOs and managers We conduct surveys of raw materials suppliers on
the Supply Chain ers. In 2016, we focused on correcting vulnerable
are able to receive specific learning programs led an annual basis to further expand the CFS Certifi-
Classifica- Program Performance in 2016 Details points identified through the EICC-based inspection
by SK Group. The “CEO Seminar” program is de- Investigating information cation* in the electronics industry. The survey on
tion STEP 1 VAP (Vaildated Audit Process) carried out in 2015.
signed to provide education in various areas in- on minerals based on
Equipment KRW 27.7 billion worth of
product’s BOM (Bills of
the use of conflict minerals by raw materials suppli-
Localizing imports in cooperation with suppliers
localization import-substituting effect cluding economy, business administration, hu- Target
Material) management ers and supply chain in September 2016 showed
selection Suppliers’ Code of Conduct
Free patent Transferring our patents to suppliers at no cost to manities, and society, while the “MBA for Middle
transfer
Transferred 8 patents
strengthen their technology competitiveness that more smelters joined the supply chain from
Managers” is organized to enhance the manage- Identifying at-risk suppliers
Providing suppliers with consulting services by Labor and Health and the previous year due to the expansion of new
Patent regarding conflict minerals Environment
Technical 4 suppliers patent attorneys and experts to cultivate ability ment skills of leaders. We also implemented the human rights safety
consulting businesses. In response, we grasped the CFS certifi-
supports to manage intellectual properties “SK Employment Foundation” program to create Making written audit plans cation of all smelters and asked for recertification
Technology Protecting suppliers’ technology by depositing
STEP 2
39 cases quality jobs, which includes not only professional for target suppliers
escrow funds to the Win-Win Growth Foundation of CFS to ones with the expired certificates.
Supporting small and medium-sized suppliers training courses but also internship program. A to- Notifying written audit
Pattern wafer Fact- Management Legitimate raw * Conflict
‌ Free Smelter (CFS) Certification: Certification for
support
864 sheets that develop pattern wafers using light exposure tal of 102 employees of suppliers benefited from and requesting necessary
system materials
Ethics smelters without using conflict minerals
finding
equipment for free materials
internship program, supports for labor costs, and
Manage-
Win-win Providing suppliers’ employees with Job training expenses.
ment 190 persons Reviewing materials and
Academy education, leadership education, and e-learning
supports conducting inspection
Raising funds in banks and lending capital for
Total: KRW 134.4 billion
Shared management and facility at low interest rates to Requesting improvement
Supported: KRW 86.2 Evaluation of Suppliers Based on
STEP 3
Growth Fund small and medium-sized suppliers of CFS non-accredited
billion
(KRW 77.5 billion was raised by SK hynix) smelters EICC Standard
Total: KRW 9.6 billion Financial support program for 2nd-tier suppliers
Shared Growth
Financial Supported: KRW 1.8 that collects bonds and provides loans when a Improve- Requesting explanations The company evaluated suppliers’ sustainability
Insurance
supports billion 1st-tier supplier goes bankrupt ment and submission of
management competence in the fields of labor, hu-
Semiconductor Total: KRW 15.0 billion Indirect equity investments in promising small improvement plans
Fund Supported: KRW 13.9 billion and medium-sized semiconductor companies man rights, business ethics, safety, health, and envi-
Determining the credit line based on the Monitoring the ronment. The EICC evaluation standard is used for di-
Network Loan KRW 1.2 billion performances and providing loans without any improvement process
agnosing their competence and the results are
material evidence
shared with them, which encourages suppliers to en-
hance sustainability management competence.
FORGING
AHEAD,
Performance SK hynix systematically manages
various issues for sustainability growth
RISING TO A
in the long-term and discloses the
results to stakeholders. This is why we
believe trust from all stakeholders
CHALLENGE
including customers, employees, and
local communities can be earned by
better understanding on what they
want for the company and
transparently reporting our
commitments to their requirements.
Going forward, SK hynix will make a
concerted effort to proactively meet
stakeholders’ requirements and create
the value of co-prosperity.
82 Social Contribution
88 SHE Management
94 Human Rights Management
98 Quality Management
100 Information Security and Protection

Overview Special Theme Corporate Governance Focus Areas Performance Social Contribution Appendix
SHE Management
Performance Human Rights Management
Quality Management
Information Security and
Protection
Social Overview of Our Social Contribution Social Value Creation through the Happiness Sharing Fund
Contribu-
Social Contribution System Operation and Support System of the Happiness Sharing Fund
tion
Based on our management philosophy pursuing co-prosperity, we are actively involving in sharing fruits and The Happiness Sharing Fund raised by through voluntary donations from our employees and matching grant
solving social problems. In this regard, our social contribution is focused on sharing activities with local com- by the company is used for supporting the underprivileged in the local communities. With the concepts of “So-
munities where our worksites are located and cultivating talents who can lead the future of the semiconduc- cial Value Creation,” “Co-prosperity with Local Communities,” and “Happiness of Donor and Beneficiary,” this
tor business. Our social contribution activities are mainly guided by the “Happiness Sharing Fund” and “Hap- fund focuses on promoting basic welfare and fostering future talents. In 2016, about 82% of Korean employees
piness Sharing Volunteer Group.” Other activities are carried out in connection with SK Group. Particularly, working at the headquarters joined this fund to raise KRW 3 billion. Since 2011, a total of KRW 14 billion has
cultivation of talents in the field of science as part of the “Happiness Sharing Fund” project has been repre- been raised, which has been spent on supporting more than 19,000 people in need in Icheon and Cheongju.
SDGs senting our social value creation activities. We plan to make this activity a brand “Hynstein” (SK hynix + Ein-
stein) as our flagship social contribution program.
Raising and Supporting Happiness Sharing Fund
End poverty in all its forms
everywhere
Social Contribution Implementation System 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Ensure healthy lives and promote

Company that 나눔을
creates통해 지역사회와
happiness with함께 행복을
local 만드는 기업
communities through sharing
well-being for all at all ages KRW 0.9 billion KRW 2.0 billion KRW 2.4 billion KRW 2.7 billion KRW 3.0 billion KRW 3.0 billion
ation o
Ensure inclusive and equitable Cre va f
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quality education and promote s oc
rate of 40% rate of 66% rate of 81% rate of 83 % rate of 85% rate of 82%
lifelong learning opportunities
for all
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• Blessing 100-year Longevity
Happiness Sharing Fund
Happiness Sharing Volunteer SK Group connected social
(10 projects for children, senior
Group (Over 90 groups) contribution
citizens, men of merit, etc.)
Social Value Measurement

Volunteer service
Employees Global Social SK Happiness Sharing Season
for local 글로벌 사회공헌 SK hynix has quantified the social value created throughout the entire process of the Happiness Sharing
(regular or irregular donations) Contribution SK Pro Bono
communities Fund project (Input-Output-Outcome-Impact) in order to better realize social value through social contribu-
tion activities. The result for 2016 showed that social value created through the Happiness Sharing Fund proj-
ect reached 226% compared with input factors. This analysis was estimated and reviewed by a third-party organi-
Social Contribution Performances in 2016 zation to ensure its objectivity.
SK hynix has provided vulnerable social groups with diverse support programs to improve the quality of their
lives. In 2016, we introduced new social contribution programs to especially help veterans and senior citizens Social Value Measurement Process
with memory impairment and intellectual disabilities in the grey zone. Moreover, social contribution to care Fund Operation Committee
poorly-fed children was extended to donating books for knowledge and emotion cultivation in connection Input Activity Output Outcome/Impact
with the “Happiness Plus Nutritious Meal Support” and “Book Dream Service” programs. The “Junior Engi- All resources invested All activities Outputs generated Changes of
neering Class” conducted by talent donation of our employees has celebrated its 100th session. • ‌Project costs implemented from activities beneficiaries
(donations) • ‌Education, case • ‌Quantitative social • ‌Improvement of costs,
management, etc. expense opportunity, and
Social Contribution Activities sentiment
Social change
Classification Unit 2014 2015 2016 • Leverage effect, etc.
Social contribution expenditure1) KRW in billions 16.9 56.3 52.3
Total amount of donations KRW in billions 16.1 54.7 50.6
Cash donations2) KRW in billions 2.1 47.8 47.7
Audit of the Happiness Sharing Fund
Volunteer service per employee Hours 0.90 1.01 1.02
1) Company donations + employee donations + social contribution budget The operation of the Happiness Sharing Fund is determined by the Fund Operation Committee, and the fund
2) Cash donations out of total donations is deposited to the Community Chest of Korea to ensure transparency and wise use of the money. The organiza-
tion undergoes the audit from the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Assembly to maintain its
transparency. We make sure that the fund is used according to its purpose through monitoring and internal
accounting audits on a regular basis.
SHE Management
Quality Management
Protection
Social Social Contribution Programs Focused on Value Creation To create better social value, SK hynix estimates and verifies the efficiency and feasibility of strategic social
contribution activities. This process contributes to delivering value to more local communities. In addition to
Contribu-
The Happiness Sharing Fund project is implemented under the belief that the prosperity of local communi-
eight major programs, we also promote the “Do Dream Scholarship” and “Seed Money Account Support”
ties leads to the success of our company. We also strive to extend our supports to the grey zone, the most vul-
projects.
tion
nerable social groups. In 2016, to this end, the “100-Year Longevity of Veterans” and “Guardian Angel for
Memory Disabilities (Happiness GPS)” programs were newly launched. In addition, we are proactive in culti-
Do Dream Scholarship Seed Money Account Support
vating talents and IT-based creativity programs to support science and engineering fields considering the
characteristics of our business. SK hynix delivers scholarships to the underpriveledged The Seed Money Account Corps offers support funds to
Do Dream Scholarship youth who are excellent in their studies and demon- children and youth of low-income families and commu-
strate talents in specific areas in order to help pursue nity facilities with the aim of helping their self-reliance
their dreams after 18 years of age.
Basic Living Welfare Support Programs Scientific Talents Cultivation Programs
Happiness Plus Hope Nest Study Creative Robot IT Creative

Nutritious Meal Social Value Creation Room Social Value Creation Olympiad Social Value Creation Scientific Social Value Creation
Support Expedition
243 % 186 % 338 % 205 %
Input KRW 900 million Input KRW 200 million Input KRW 280 million Input KRW 150 million
Happiness Plus Nutritious Meal Support SK hynix cares for underfed children in local commu- We carry out the “Hope Nest Study Room” project to Creative Robot Olympiad SK hynix provides educational robot kits and science The “IT Creative Scientific Expedition” program offers
nities around its worksites. We provide them with a support youths in need to continue study in pleasant education opportunities to children of low-income opportunities for visiting scientific research facilities
week’s worth of nutritious meals through the SK Hap- and healthy environment. families to help them dream of becoming talents in IT at home and abroad and mentoring to students who
py Lunchbox Centers in Icheon and Cheongju every and science fields. are interested in science. In 2016, we organized 3 day
week, which contributes to solving their undernutri- In 2016, this project covered wider areas and targets trips to our Cheongju Campus and science facilities in
tion and nutritional imbalance. as well as local children’s centers. We revamped 16 lo- This program was offered to more than 300 students Korea for 130 elementary and middle school students
cal children’s centers and youth facilities in Icheon, of 32 local children’s centers in Icheon, Cheongju, Yeo- in Gyeonggi and Chungbuk under the theme of Artifi-
We also monitor their lives and nutritive conditions to Cheongju, Yeoju, and Gwangju and provided IT sys- ju, and Gwangju. We also held the Creative Robot cial Intelligence (AI).
ensure their health. In 2016, a total of 1,260 children, tems such as PCs. Olympiad to test their creativity. About 70 students
630 children in each area, benefited from this pro- from 14 teams were awarded with prizes and scholar- Among them, 20 excellent students were chosen and
gram. ships. Particularly, we helped the winners in 2015 par- provided an opportunity to visit the Wuxi Campus,
ticipate in bigger contests. unmanned production lines of Shanghai GM, and Su-
Hope Nest Study Room IT Creative Scientific Expedition per Computer Center for 3 nights and 4 days.
100-Year Guardian Angel for Happy Scientific Happiness

Longevity of Social Value Creation Memory Social Value Creation Technology Social Value Creation Sharing Orchestra Social Value Creation
Veterans Disabilities Contest with Dreams
488 %
(Happiness GPS)
469 % 101 % 171 %
Input KRW 200 million Input KRW 150 million Input KRW 285million Input KRW 230 million
Blessing 100-year Longevity of Veterans Medical services are offered to veterans in need to To prevent senior citizens with dementia and those Happy Scientific Technology Contest We held the SW/HW Convergence Solution Contest The Happiness Sharing Orchestra program aims to
help them enjoy healthy lives. Those include hearing with memory disorders from going missing, SK hynix that students in need can contend for their cut- provide children from low income families and local
test, provision of hearing aids, financial supports for provides them with financial supports for the cost of ting-edge IT technologies. children’s center in Icheon and Cheongju with oppor-
cataract surgeries at hospitals designated by the Min- GPS Wearable Detectors and telecommunication ser- tunities for displaying their artistic and creative talent.
istry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. vice. In 2016, a total of 700 senior citizens in Icheon In 2016, a total of 721 students, 272 teams from ele- Particularly, we select children with musical talent
and Cheongju benefited from this project. mentary, middle, and high schools participated in the through auditions and give them music lessons to cul-
In 2016, customized hearing aids were donated to 173 contest held with the theme of “Creating Better World tivate their talent.
veterans from the Korean War in Icheon and The device is linked to their guardians’ smartphone to with Software, Ideas for Solving Social Issues,” and 21
Cheongju. We also supported medical expenses for 37 give alarms if they go outside a certain range, prevent- teams won the awards. They were given career coun- In 2016, 100 children joined the orchestra, and 10 of
cataract surgeries patients. ing their disappearance. We plan to develop new de- seling, and we reviewed their entries for patent regis- them were given lessons on musical instruments
vices with lower module size and communication tration and application in practice. twice a week and opportunities to play as an orches-
costs that use SKT’s IoT-dedicated network jointly with tra member once a week.
Guardian Angel for Memory Disabilities startups, and to bring the benefits nationwide. Happiness Sharing Orchestra with Dreams
(Happiness GPS)

SHE Management
Quality Management
Protection
Social Volunteering Services by the Happiness Sharing Volunteer Group Operation of the “Happy Bus,” a Free Mobile Medical Service
Contribu-
Despite an increase in the population aged over 65 years, there is a shortage in medical service and facilities
Happiness Sharing Volunteer Group
as well as nursing homes with advanced medical facilities for senior citizens. In response to this situation, we
tion
SK hynix organized the “Happiness Sharing Volunteer Group” to boost communication with local communi- have operated the “Happy Bus” project, a free mobile medical check service for the disadvantaged in Wuxi,
ties and volunteering services of all employees. Major activities include volunteering services at social wel- that uses SKT's ICT-based healthcare system since December 2016. With 2 medical clinic vehicles, one for ex-
fare facilities for children, seniors, and the disabled, educational talent donation, protection of cultural prop- amination and the other for treatment, the project offers regular medical checkups and treatments free of
erties, environmental protection, and medical support. A total of 5,596 people joined the volunteer group charge for low-income families, senior citizens, and orphans in Wuxi.
consisting of 97 units and spent 22,298 hours on volunteering services (4.0 hours/person) in 2016. To boost
volunteering services, the company includes volunteering hours in business hours and provides financial
Mobile clinic service “Happy Bus” Happiness Sharing Campaign in Cambodia
supports as well.
Since 2014, we have carried out global social contribution activities that capitalize on the overseas training
program for outstanding employees. In 2016, 600 employees visited orphanages and schools in Siem Reap in
Volunteer Activities of Employees Cambodia to improve their education facilities and give educational supports. We also donated 10 “Happy
Boats” that can serve as a means of transportation and livelihood to the local residents, thereby giving sub-
Classification Unit 2014 2015 2016
stantial helps beyond just material supports.
Time spent on volunteer activities Hours 19,060 21,114 22,298
No. of employees who participated in
Persons 6,282 5,218 5,596
volunteer activities
No. of activities per employee Times 890 794 794 Happiness Sharing in Connection with SK Group’s CSR Activities
Participation rate % 30.0 25.0 26.0
Happiness Sharing Season
Since joining SK Group in 2012, we have been proactive in conducting various Happiness Sharing activities
100th Session of the Junior Engineering Class such as Happiness Sharing Bazaar and donations for underfed children and senior citizens led by the Group.
The “Junior Engineering Class” program conducted by our employees’ talent donation aims to teach elemen-
SK Happiness Sharing Bazaar
tary school students in Icheon about engineering principles. Started in 2010 by voluntary partcipation of em-
The SK Happiness Sharing Bazaar is a year-end volunteer service event where our employees donate and sell
ployees, this program celebrated 100th session in April 2016. The survey shows that more than 90% of the
their goods. In 2016, we held an online auction to help people in need during winter. A total of 176 employees
students wanted to take the class again.
participated in the auction to sell local specialty Icheon rice and personal items. Sales revenues were donat-
ed to the disadvantaged.
Delivery of Happy Lunch Box
16 units under the Happiness Sharing Volunteer Group engage in packaging and delivering lunch boxes to Donation Campaign to Help Underfed Children and Senior Citizens
Junior Engineering Class children in need in Icheon and Cheongju twice a week in connection with the “Happiness Plus Nutritious Our company carries out a donation campaign to help underfed children and senior citizens in which all em-
Meal Support” project of the Happiness Sharing Fund. Volunteers are very happy about and proactive in par- ployees from the management to new recruits participate. In 2016, a total of 606 employees joined the cam-
SK Happiness Sharing Bazaar
ticipating in this program as they can involve in the entire process beyond just delivery activities. paign and the donations were used for delivering lunch boxes.
Inviting Local Residents to SK Hawks’ Handball Games SK Pro Bono

The SK Hawks, SK hynix’s men’s handball team, invites the underpriviledged people in local communities to We are actively engaging in pro bono activities that support social enterprises based on employees’ talent
watch their games and presented them with signed balls and T-shirts as gifts. Going forward, we invite more and expertise. In 2016, 18 employees joined pro bono activities and they received the Pro Bono Marathoner
local residents to our team’s games as part of social contribution activities and at the same time with the aim Donation campaign to help underfed Award in recognition of their active involvement. We will continue our efforts to create social values in the fu-
children and senior citizens
of raising the awareness of handball game. ture.
Delivery of Happy Lunch Box
Global Happiness Sharing

Social Contribution Activities of Wuxi Campus
The Wuxi Campus established the “Wuxi SK hynix Happiness Contribution Foundation” in 2016 to carry out
more consistent and beneficial CSR activities in July 2016. And the “Wuxi SK hynix Happiness Public Interest
Fund” was launched in August 2016 and a free mobile medical service titled the “Happy Bus” was also start-
ed. We plan to raise CNY 550 every year for the fund and undertake various social contribution activities such
as environmental protection, improvement of farmers’ and nursing home environments, and scholarship
Inviting the underpriviledged in local
programs with the Wuxi government. Social contribution activities of Wuxi Campus are mainly carried out by
communities to SK Hawks’ handball game
financial sponsorship and the participation of employees. These efforts were recognized when we received
the Korean Company CSR Excellence Award in the Creative Innovation category and 2016 Public Interest
Award on the 6th Day of Public Interest from the Korean Embassy in China.

SHE Management
Quality Management
Protection
SHE
Management
INPUT OUTPUT
Resource Energy Greenhouse gas Wastewater at all worksites
Resource use at all (Unit: KRW in millions) Energy use at (Unit: TOE) GHG emissions at (Unit: tCO2eq)
worksites domestic sites domestic sites 4,142,085
3,953,565 1,259,402 3,770,180 3,738,795 Unit 2014 2015 2016
3,809,879
1,101,881 Wastewater Thou-
995,936 44,227 48,857 54,025
3,286,339 generated sand ㎥
Wastewater intensity
㎥/sheet 7.1 7.3 7.9
generated
CO2
GHG intensity Unit 2014 2015 2016

2014 2015 2016 emissions
Unit 2014 2015 2016
Energy intensity use TOE/㎡ 3.71 3.41 (단위:3.48
TOE) Scope1 4.21 3.98 1.58
tCO2eq/㎡ Waste
Scope2 6.74 6.83 6.97
※ Including Icheon, Cheongju, and Bundang Campus
※ ‌Including Icheon, Cheongju, and Bundang worksites Domestic
자료요청 Unit 2014 2015 2016

Water resource Energy use at (Unit: TOE) GHG emissions at (Unit: tCO2eq)
Waste generated ton 114,945 142,345 144,967
overseas sites overseas sites
Water supply at all (Unit: thousand ㎥) Recycled waste ton 110,776 134,162 139,331
worksites
63,253 1,176,691 1,255,113 1,203,417 Recycling rate % 96 94 95
56,116
51,570
242,958 252,261 273,814
Overseas
GHG intensity Unit 2014 2015 2016
emissions Unit 2014 2015 2016
Unit 2014 2015 2016 Waste generated ton 43,509 46,761 46,640
Scope1 3.41 3.63 3.82
Energy intensity use TOE/㎡ 2.09 2.06 2.22 tCO2eq/㎡
Scope2 6.35 6.60 5.93 Recycled waste ton 30,089 27,772 26,305
2014 2015 2016 ※ Including Wuxi Campus Recycling rate % 69 59 56
※ Including Wuxi Campus

SHE Management
Quality Management
Protection
SHE GHG Emissions Management Resource Management
Management
GHG emissions Rate of Recycled Total resource use
Resource Use (Unit: KRW in millions)
GHG emissions at all worksites (Unit: tCO2eq) (Unit: %)
3,953,565 3,809,879
5,397,198 Classification 2014 2015 2016 3,770,180
4,946,871 5,015,967
300mm 4.0 2.8 1.4
200mm 5.0 1.9 0.3
Classification 2014 2015 2016

Classi- 2014 2015 2016 2016
Wafer1) 418,717 409,078 487,651
fication Domestic Overseas Total Domestic Overseas Total Domestic Overseas Total Target
Lead Frame & Substrate1) 179,535 221,538 155,652
Scope1* 1,233,789 411,178 1,644,967 1,280,212 445,318 1,725,530 1,219,650 471,616 1,691,266 1,891,337
PCB1) 123,286 139,940 127,141
Scope2 1,975,772 765,513 2,741,285 2,187,572 809,795 2,997,367 2,519,145 731,801 3,250,946 3,402,490
Others1) 1,260,828 1,635,075 1,607,518
Scope3 560,619 - 560,619 674,301 - 674,301 73,755 - 73,755 -
S/P, minor materials2) 1,303,973 1,547,934 1,431,917
Total 3,770,180 1,176,691 4,946,871 4,142,085 1,255,113 5,397,198 3,812,550 1,203,417 5,015,967 5,293,827
1) Raw materials
262.318mm
2) Stored products
GHG intensity emissions at GHG intensity emissions at

domestic worksites overseas worksites
(Unit: tCO2eq/m )2
(Unit: tCO2eq/m2) Water Use
Classification 2014 2015 2016 Classification 2014 2015 2016
Water supply (Unit: thousand ㎥) Water Recycling (Unit: thousand ㎥)
Scope1* 4.21 3.98 1.58 Scope1 3.41 3.63 3.82
Scope2 6.74 6.83 6.97 Scope2 6.35 6.60 5.93
63,253
* ‌Including the use of NF3 56,116
51,570
※ ‌Domestic: Including Icheon and Cheongju Campus,
Overseas: Including Wuxi Campus and Chongqing P&T
17,819 17,488 19,325
Energy Use
Energy use at domestic worksites (Unit: TOE) Energy use at overseas worksites (Unit: TOE) Classification 2014 2015 2016 Classification 2014 2015 2016
Icheon Icheon
1,259,402 20,405 22,253 28,229
Campus
5,670 5,248 6,072
Campus
1,101,881
995,936 Cheongju Cheongju
17,714 18,945 19,756 6,507 6,047 7,096
Campus Campus
Wuxi Campus 13,451 13,999 14,194 Wuxi Campus 5,642 6,193 6,148
273,814 Chongqing Chongqing
251,602 259,166 - 919 1,074 - 0 9
P&T P&T

LNG 26,728 26,577 25,387 LNG 3,072 3,135 3,120 Water recycling
Electricity 933,341 1,035,632 1,181,167 Electricity 221,802 229,454 256,229 (Unit: %)
Steam 35,867 39,672 52,848 Steam 26,728 26,577 14,465
Energy intensity use at (Unit: TOE/㎡) Energy intensity use at (Unit: TOE/㎡)
28.7 26.4
domestic worksites overseas worksites 25.4
3.71
3.41 3.48
2.09 2.06 2.23

Icheon Campus 24.8 21.7 20.9
Cheongju Campus 29.9 26.2 29.0
Wuxi Campus 32.4 33.9 42.0
Classification 2014 2015 2016 Classification 2014 2015 2016 Chongqing P&T - 0.0 0.9
LNG 0.10 0.08 0.07 LNG 0.03 0.03 0.03
Electricity 3.48 3.21 3.27 Electricity 1.90 1.87 2.08
Steam 0.13 0.12 0.15 Steam 0.16 0.16 0.12
※ Including Icheon, Cheongju, and Bundang Campus ※ Including Wuxi Campus

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Quality Management
Protection
SHE Pollutants Management
Management
Wastewater generated Air pollutants intensity emissions
Wastewater generated at (Unit: thousand ㎥) Wastewater intensity generated at (Unit: ㎥/sheet) Icheon Campus (Unit: g/㎠)
all worksites all worksites
54,025 Classification 2014 2015 2016
48,857 7.9 SOx 0.005 0.005 0.003
44,227 7.1 7.3
NH3 0.005 0.005 0.004
NOx 0.037 0.032 0.027
HF 0.006 0.004 0.004
HCl 0.001 0.002 0.001

Icheon Cheongju Campus (Unit: g/㎠)
17,183 19,086 22,964
Campus
Domestic 7.1 7.3 7.9 Classification 2014 2015 2016
Cheongju
15,288 17,075 17,344 SOx 0.002 0 0
Campus
NH3 0.003 0.004 0.002
Wuxi Campus 11,756 12,051 12,890
HF 0.003 0.003 0.002
Chongqing Overseas 7.1 7.2 7.3
- 645 827
P&T
※ Domestic:
‌ Including Icheon and Cheongju Campus, Wuxi Campus (Unit: g/㎠)
Overseas: Including Wuxi Campus and Chongqing P&T
SOx 0.001 0.001 0.0011
Waste generated NH3 0.005 0.001 0.0058
Waste generated at all worksites (Unit: Tons) NOx 0.001 0.000 0.0001
HF 0.003 0.001 0.0017
HCl 0.005 0.002 0.0047
189,106 191,607
158,454
Chongqing P&T (Unit: g/㎠)

SOx - 22.0 3.0
NOx - 70.3 53.0
Classifica- 2014 2015 2016 2016
HF - 1.6 0.1
tion Domestic Overseas Total Domestic Overseas Total Domestic Overseas Total Target
HCl - 9.6 3.1
Common
48,582 17,704 66,286 75,490 18,812 94,302 79,807 16,776 96,583 -
waste
Designated
waste
66,363 25,805 92,168 66,855 27,949 94,804 65,160 29,864 95,024 -
Employee Health
Sub total 114,945 43,509 158,454 142,345 46,761 189,106 144,967 46,640 191,607 210,490
Recycled Support for employees’ health checkup
110,776 30,089 140,865 134,162 27,772 161,934 139,331 26,305 165,636 -
waste
No. of employees (Unit: persons) Expenses supported for (Unit: KRW in billions)
Rate of who had health employees’ health
96 69 89 94 59 86 96 56 86 -
recycling (%) checkup 24,627 22,903 checkup 4.8
20,861 4.5
※ Domestic: Including Icheon and Cheongju Campus 4.2
※ Overseas: Including Wuxi Campus and Chongqing P&T
2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016
Rate of industrial accidents

(Unit: %)

Icheon Campus 0.00 0.02 0.02
Cheongju Campus 0.06 0.04 0.03
Wuxi Campus 0.03 0.02 0.18
Chongqing P&T - 0.30 0.15

Overview Special Theme Corporate Governance Corporate Governance Focus Areas Performance Social Contribution
SHE Management
Quality Management
Protection
Human Human Rights and Labor Policy Manangement of Human Rights and Labor Impact in Supply Chain
Rights
SK hynix respects human rights of all employees and ensures full compliance with international human rights Human Rights and Labor Impact Management of SK hynix
protection and labor standards, including Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN Guiding Principles on
Manage-
SDGs SK hynix identifies negative impacts influencing human rights and labor practices at worksites and make
Business and Human Rights, and Dhaka Principles for Migration with Dignity, in every aspect of our business necessary improvements on a regular basis. To identify risks related to human rights and labor, internal re-
Promote sustained, inclusive and
practices. We also established our own Code of Conduct and Human Rights & Labor Policy of SK hynix and views and risk assessments are conducted through the survey system, and the identified risks are addressed
ment
sustainable economic growth,
declared our commitment to these principles. The Human Rights & Labor Policy of SK hynix contains eight full and productive employment by each team in a timely manner. The result of risk assessment conducted at the Icheon and Cheongju Cam-
articles* that reflect the EICC Code of Conduct and UN Global Compact as well as our determination to en- and decent work for all
puses in May 2016 showed that there is no serious risk, and it was shared with relevant teams to identify
sure compliance with global standards on human rights and labor. Our commitment to human rights man- causes and make improvements. In 2017, we will develop more items for better risk assessment that can in-
Ensure sustainable consumption
agement is extended to entire supply chain including overseas subsidiaries and suppliers. and production patterns crease its effectiveness and adopt individual item-based rating system to address the limited scoring system.
* Eight
‌ articles: Respect for human rights, prohibition of forced labor, prohibition of child labor, employment of minors, working hours, We will also improve labor conditions by analyzing assessment results and these processes will be adopted
wage, non-discrimination, and freedom of association
to the Wuxi Campus and Chongqing P&T as well.
Human Rights & Labor Policy of SK hynix Human Rights and Labor Impact Management in Supply Chain
To efficiently manage risks related to human rights and labor in our supply chain, we apply a high standard
First, SK hynix respects the human dignity and values of all employees and members of its supply chains in pursuing meeting the EICC VAP (Validated Audit Process) to regular audit on suppliers’ human rights management. In
sustainable happiness.
2015, we commissioned an independent verification institution to implement actual audit on human rights
Second, SK hynix is committed to upholding humanism in maintaining good working conditions for all employees and and labor issues of 15 suppliers in Korea. The results were used for identifying improvement tasks and we
members of its supply chains to enable them to pursue happiness.
have checked their correction action on a regular basis. Suppliers have completed about 65% of correction
Third, SK hynix upholds and respects human rights and labor standards set forth by international organizations such as
action and we plan to encourage them for higher achievement rate. SK hynix will be proactive in inspecting
the UN and ILO and does not discriminate against any individual based on gender, race, nationality, religion, or age.
and training major suppliers to help them comply with global standards in human rights and labor issues,
Fourth, SK hynix complies with the EICC Code of Conduct and labor laws of all countries and regions where it operates,
while striving to solve their structural problems.
and such compliance is a basic duty of all members of its supply chains.
Educations on Human Rights

SK hynix offers educations on human rights to employees with the aim of embedding a culture of respecting
Guide Line
Time spent on sexual human rights throughout the company. As part of this, in 2016, we revised the Code of Conduct to prevent
harassment prevention any unethical behavior that harms our corporate culture. Particularly, we provide employees with intensive
Respect for human Prohibition of Prohibition of Employment of minors education
rights forced labor child labor (Unit: minutes/employee) sexual harassment prevention trainings and the violation is reported through an exclusive channel. The sexu-
Classification 2014 2015 2016 al harassment case is strictly handled in accordance with the guidelines. We also distributed “Security Work
15 Domestic 27 27 27 Process Manual” to security guard and train them about industrial safety and sexual harassment prevention
Overseas 10 10 7 to avoid violations of human rights.
SK hynix respects all em- SK hynix does not compel SK hynix does not em- SK hynix may employ in-
ployees as equal human any employee to work ploy children and youths dividuals under the age
beings, and prohibits vi- against their will by men- under the age of 15 or of 18 or younger in com- Respect for Diversity
olation of human rights tal and physical bondage younger. pliance with labor laws,
under all and any cir- including slavery or traf- though must not place At SK hynix, any discrimination based gender, race, nationality, religion, and age is prohibited in employment
cumstances. ficking of persons, and them in hazardous and
and recruitment process. And we respect diversity in SK hynix.
will not demand that em- dangerous location..
ployees surrender any
government-issued iden-
tification, such as pass- Employment of social minorities
port, to the company as a
condition of employment. Classification Unit 2014 2015 2016
Ratio of female employees % 44.9 43.7 42.6
Working Hours Wage Non-discrimination Freedom of Ratio of female managers1) % 14.9 14.9 15.3
Association Employees with disabilities Persons 120 1292) 132
National Veterans Persons 269 264 244
1) (Female
‌ managers and above + Female supervisors)/(Company-wide managers and above + Supervisors of production employees)
×100
SK hynix shall comply SK hynix’s labor wage SK hynix does not discrim- SK hynix guarantees 2) ‌The figure of 2015 was modified as the number of employees with disabilities was changed due to the adoption of adjusted
with local labor laws in shall exceed the mini- inate against any individu- freedom of association disability rating.
respect to regular work- mum wage standard set als in employment, wage and collective bargain-
ing hours, overtime and forth by the local labor and promotions because ing without distinction,
allowance for overtime. law. of their gender, race, na- and no retaliation may
tional origin, religion, or arise as a consequence
age. of the exercise of such
rights.

SHE Management
Quality Management
Protection
Human Promote Female Employees Working Hours
Rights
The company runs various maternity protection programs to make sure that female employees do not expe- According to the OECD Employment Outlook 2016, the average working hours per year in Korea reach 2,113
rience difficulties in their work life due to pregnancy and childbirth. For example, the “Childcare Leave Auto- hours, which is the second highest among OECD member countries (OECD average is 1,766 hours). Long
Manage-
matic Switch System” helps female employees use parental leave and matemity leave freely so that they can working hours have negative effects on employees’ health and their family life. SK hynix complies with local
maintain their careers. We place restrictions on overtime for female employees during their pregnancy and laws and regulations related to working hours while managing the information on the wages for working
ment
within 1 year after childbirth. Pregnant women are required to have 2 hours of break time when working hours and overtime through the e-HR System. In addition, we broadened the options for the flexible working
shifts. Other programs include reduction of working hours, the “DoDami Room” for pregnant employees, hour system to ensure a better work-life balance.
postnatal care service, discount in visiting ob/gyn, and supports for nutritional items.
Working hours
Use of maternity leave and childcare leave
Annual working hours1) Hours 2,119 2,028 2,106
Average weekly working hours2) Hours 40.7 39.0 40.5
Rate of return to work after childcare leave % 95 97 97
No. of employees who joined the flexible
No. of employees who used maternity leave Persons 724 926 823 Persons 439 1,667 2,093
working system3)
No. of employees who used childcare leave Persons 873 1,033 1,083
1) Annual working hours at workplaces in Korea and China
KRW in
Subsidy for childcare leave 898,279 623,291 715,694 2) Annual working hours per employee / 52 weeks
thousands
3) Job-absorbing employees, pregnant employees, and flextime employees
Rate of working for over 12 months after
% 89 90 91
return to work
Healthy Labor-Management Relation

Employment of the Disabled Labor-Management Communication
In the semiconductor business, it is difficult to find jobs suitable for people with disabilities as those require
SK hynix ensures the rights of association, collective bargaining, and collective action. With the spirit of “No
precision skills. However, we seek a variety of ways to fulfill our social responsibilities for the employment of
Sa Bul Ui (The company and the labor union are intertwined and cooperate with each other),” SK hynix has
people with disabilities. As part of this, we established “Haengbokmoa Co., Ltd.,” a standardized social enter-
established cooperative labor-management relations without any labor dispute for 34 years since its found-
prise, in October 2016 after signing an MOU with the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled. This com-
ing. There are various communication channels where the labor and management can discuss labor issues
pany manufactures cleanroom garment and take an outsourcing of cleaning operation for parts. SK hynix will
and handle grievances and complaints. In 2016, we reached agreements on the job, competency, and perfor-
continue to expand its business to the distribution of materials used in the clean room. We plan to hire more
mance-based wage system and ways to create more sustainable working conditions in response to rapid-
than 100 people with disabilities by 2018 through Haengbokmoa Co., Ltd.
ly-changing business environment. We also systemized 4-stage labor-management discussion channels
while building a system to resolve labor-related issues and advance our bargaining practices. Healthy la-
Supports for the Standard Workplace for the Disabled bor-management relation is promoted at overseas worksites as well. The Wuxi Campus shares its corporate
systems and policies between the labor and management through regular presentations, while the Chongq-
Established a subsidiary and Purchasing dust-free garment, ing P&T also started a monthly seminar in 2016.
Offering technical supports and
supporting the operation of HR, subsidiary materials for clean room,
transferring business knowhow
procurement, and ERP systems and detergent from the subsidiary
Labor union
Classification Unit Domestic Overseas

Enhancing Working Environment Icheon Campus Cheongju Campus Wuxi Campus Chongqing P&T
Employees who are eligible to
Wage Policy join the labor union
Persons 7,331 4,964 3,017 1,284
Wage and welfare benefits are provided in compliance with local regulations. Currently, the level of wage ex- No. of labor union members Persons 7,061 4,940 3,008 1,139
ceeds the minimum wage set by the laws applicable to each workplace. We will continue to strive to improve Labor union enrollment rate % 96.3 99.5 99.7 88.7
the quality of employees’ life and contribute to economic growth by maintaining desirable wage policy.
Four-stage labor-management discussion channel

Level of starting salary of new employees*
(Unit: %) Classification Details Discussion meetings in
Classification 2014 2015 2016 2016
Rate of starting salary of new employees compared with (1st stage) Weekly labor-
316 300 280 Channel for sharing labor-management issues 85 times
statutory minimum wage management meeting
2nd stage) Monthly task division Handling on-site complaints and delivering manage-
* Newly hired college graduates at Icheon and Cheongju Campus 16 times
meeting ment issues and messages
(3rd stage) Quarterly labor- Channel for discussing labor-management issues by
8 times
management council business site
(4th stage) Central labor- Channel for discussing company-wide labor
4 times
management council management issues
※ Based on Icheon and Cheongju Campus

SHE Management
Quality Management
Protection
Quality Maximization of Customer Satisfaction Improvement of Customer Satisfaction
Management
Customer Satisfaction
Quality Assurance
Customer survey To prevent quality issues in the fast-changing customer quality environment, we are upgrading our quality
We pursue the highest level of customer satisfaction through continuous quality innovation and product de- result (Out of 5 points) support system by continuously listening to the voices of customers. In 2016, we surveyed 152 persons from
velopment. It is driven by the customer-oriented Quality Intelligence (QI) activity that establishes high quality 56 customers about existing quality items along with the VOC items. Customer satisfaction in 2016 scored
standards to satisfy customers and then takes proactive approaches to meet them. The QI activity aims to 3.98 4.23 4.23 points, an increase from the previous year, and VOC index by application also increased. Particularly, the
3.70
enhance our product quality to the highest level where any quality issue is not brought up by end-users by level of Chinese customer satisfaction made a significant progress as we strengthened the technical support
considering customers’ usage conditions and SK hynix’s quality assurance system. To this end, we are identi- system and collaboration with customers by recruiting local FAE (Field Applications Engineer) manpower and
fying risk factors in our mass-produced products and take initiatives in quality improvement while securing dispatching our engineers.
product margins by taking lessons from the products to be developed in the future. Introduced in 2016, the
2014 2015 2016
QI activity has been carried out at the enterprise level (Development/Manufacturing/QRA sectors). As a re-
sult, we see that defects caused by a lack of awareness of customer quality environment are declining. In Customer survey results by application
(Out of 5 points)
2017, we are going to develop more improvement items together with customers and enhance our quality
assurance system to earn trust from customers. Computing DRAM 4.02 3.99 4.16
Mobile DRAM 3.32 3.95 4.29
QI Work Flow Mobile Solution - 3.95 4.17
Storage Solution - 4.04 4.37
Drawing up and advancing checklist ※ Survey in 2014 was focused on DRAM products.
Update (consistently) Customer survey result by subsidiary

(Out of 5 points)
Identifying internal effects Classification 2014 2015 2016

• ‌Sharing evaluation results after China subsidiary 2.90 3.52 4.20
enhancing internal quality Customer • Understanding
‌ customer US subsidiary 3.97 4.02 4.10
Effect
environment environment information Japan subsidiary 4.10 4.08 3.95
Identifying external effects identification
identification • Listening
‌ to the voice of
• Figuring
‌ out customer quality Domestic subsidiaries 3.39 4.42 4.66
customers
status after enhancing internal quality
Customer Satisfaction Improvement in Chinese Region

Internal Registration on • Building
‌ a database of VOC in Shenzhen To improve the low level of customer satisfaction in the Chinese region, we have been proactive in collecting
reflection QI Work Flow database
• ‌Preemptively verifying and customer quality (average) (Out of 5 points) requirements of local customers. Particularly, in Shenzhen where major customers in the mobile device field
improving quality risks of environment are located, we dispatched one project team per one site for intensive technical supports, which resulted in
pre-developed products • ‌Developing QI data 4.23
• ‌Strengthening items necessary for processing 3.70 increasing the satisfaction index from 3.3 to 4.2 points. In 2017, we plan to recruit more on-site project man-
certification, mass production, and (completed in July 2016) power in order to offer faster and more efficient technical supports for customers in Beijing, thereby maxi-
gate Interpretation mizing customer satisfaction.
• ‌Optimizing quality system for and evaluation Risk evaluation
customer-tailored mass production of quality risk
• Optimizing CS certification process
1H 2016 2H 2016
• ‌Interpreting and • ‌‌Assessing risks from customer lists

assessing quality risk • ‌Comparing and analyzing customer
items environment with our quality assurance
• ‌Identifying environment
enhancement items for
internal reflection

SHE Management
Quality Management
Protection
Information Reinforcement of Industrial Security Security Training and Inspection
Security
Industrial Security Policies Security Training for Employees
Security training had been offered to requested departments, however in 2016, we conducted on-site train-
We recognize the importance of protecting our tangible and intangible assets and reinforcing industrial secu-
and
ing for the departments with high potential security risks. Online security training programs were provided to
rity as those have been designated as core technologies by the government. Therefore, we have managed
shift workers, employees working at overseas subsidiaries, and executives who couldn’t join visiting training
our industrial security system based on the security framework organized by SK Group until 2016, and proac-
Protection
programs. We also held small-group workshops for security staff to raise their awareness of security.
tively responded to customer audits and EICC compliance reviews. In 2017, the company plans to obtain the
ISO 27001 certification to further enhance the level of its industrial security.
Security Training for Suppliers
We provide trainings and inspections on security to residential employees of equipment suppliers with easy
Enhancing Security against Outsiders access to information. In June 2016, a total of 92 participants from 60 suppliers took our security trainings on
industrial security policies and guidelines. In addition, weekly training is conducted for outsiders who enter
Enhancement of Entrance Procedure
our business premises on a regular basis.
SK hynix reinforced the control of visitor access by creating a mobile reservation system and computerizing
vulnerable factors in 2016. The ability to monitor abnormal access has been added, and any violation is strict- On-site Inspection on Suppliers
ly penalized as part of our advanced access control to prevent harm to our businesses. We also enhanced the We have strengthened trainings and management systems aimed at helping residential employees of equip-
entry card issuance system and established reservation procedure while integrating the visitor's pass and ment suppliers take more responsibility for security. In 2016, we visited 29 suppliers to carry out on-site in-
building entry pass to prevent security risks due to their loss. spections on 25 items including confidentiality agreement, storage devices, and document control. As a re-
sult, we identified 7 areas of improvement in terms of administrative, physical, and technical security.
Establishment of a Laptop Search Solution
The company prevents security risks caused by outsiders' laptop computers by limiting their access and con- Field inspection and improvement activities
trol. Using the laptop search solution, we check the availability of security software and the last date of scan-
ning to prevent viruses. In addition, only USB memory devices and LAN ports that were previously registered
can be used on our company premises. Any files that have been worked on inside the office can only be
transferred by email after review by the manager in charge.
Technological security Physical security Managerial security
Field inspection Field inspection Field inspection

Risk reduction by upgrading in and out process of laptop computers • ‌Possible information leakage risks • Unsatisfied
‌ security search and • ‌Absence of security review process on
through the vendor room, access control for M10A and M14 vendor rooms
[As-Is] non-security area where internal vendor rooms
connection is available Improvement activities
Improvement activities • ‌Addition of security review items
Outer information office Worksite (Line, Office) Gate of buildings Outer information office Improvement activities • Attendance
‌ of security guards if the (security requirement definition and
• ‌Request on relocating the vendor vendor room should be opened for a security inspection)
• Checking reservation • Carrying out jobs • Checking the damage of sealing • Taking devices out room to security area if internal long time due to in and out of devices
• ‌Sealing laptop computer and • ‌Inspecting track records of file connection is necessary • Monitoring
‌ of vendor rooms through
devices (USB, CD-ROM) creation or modification CCTV by the situation room
• ‌Taking over to the Industrial
Security Team when finding
unusual cases
Risk: decision on the importance

Information Protection
Risk: entrance of viruses Risk: use of devices Risk: work burden
of information
Personal Information Protection
[To-Be] SK hynix and its overseas subsidiaries comply with laws, regulations, and requirements of each country with
regard to information protection. We have also established necessary measures and guidelines for the pro-
tection of personal information. Despite providing B2B services, we are allowed to collect personal informa-
Outer information office Worksite (Line, Office) Gate of buildings Outer information office
tion of employees of our customers and suppliers. However, the company restricts the collection of personal
• Confirming reservation • ‌Carrying out jobs with only • ‌Unifying in and out process of • ‌Removing search solution with information to a reasonable range to avoid risks and comply with relevant regulations.
• ‌Installing laptop computer approved devices laptop computers through outer no guide and then taking the
search solution information office device out
- Installing a vaccine and - ‌‌Inspecting and automatically Customer Information Protection
checking update deleting track records of file We recognize the importance of protecting the information of our customers. When it comes to collecting,
- Blocking off excepting creation and modification
approved devices - ‌Sending files via e-mail after a using, and disclosing our customers’ information through our website or service, we make sure to follow the
review by field staff if file guidelines we set for those purposes.
transfer is needed

MOVING
FORWARD
Appendix SK hynix is committed to creating values
for stakeholders including customers,
WITH
employees, and shareholders, thereby
contributing to the development of social
and economic development and
CONFIDENCE
eventually the happiness of mankind.
To this end, we are proactive in driving
innovation in all business areas, increasing
quality competitiveness and brand value,
and practicing shared growth with
suppliers and local communities. By doing
so, SK hynix will fulfill its responsibility as a
corporate citizen and realize sustainable
growth.
104 Materiality Analysis

106 Financial Performance
108 Independent Auditors’ Report
109 Greenhouse Gas Verification Report
110 Third Party’s Assurance Statement
112 GRI Index
116 UN Global Compact / UN SDGs
117 Awards, Recognition and Association Memberships

Overview Special Theme Corporate Governance Focus Areas Performance Appendix Materiality Analysis
Financial performance
Appendix Independent Auditors’ Report
Greenhouse Gas
Verification Report
Third Party’s Assurance Statement
GRI Index
UN Global Compact / UN SDGs
Materiality Analysis
Awards, Recognition and
Association Memberships
Summary of Materiality
Analysis Materiality analysis process
We organized an issue pool regard-
ing sustainability management
through the review of global initia- STEP 1 Collection of issues STEP 2 Stakeholder interest Business Impact STEP 3 Selection of key issues
tives, benchmarking, and media re-
search, and then implemented ma- Identifying
+
Analyzing issues Analysis of global standards Survey Prioritizing Key issues were drawn up
teriality analysis based on business relevant issues We reviewed global standards including EICC, We surveyed employees on 17 categories re- issues through materiality anal-
Review of external evaluation items
DJSI, and UNGC and evaluation items regard- garding our sustainability management and ysis and those were re-
impact and stakeholder interest to
ing sustainability management the report. ported in each section in-
identify key issues. +
tensively.
Media research Internal policy
Media research We researched media reports on SK hynix from We questioned staff in charge of sustainability
January through December 2016, 544 of which management on business impact and the lev-
were analyzed in detail. el of SK hynix’s response to each issue.
We first collected CSM issues in the industry
and in the aspects of economy, environment, Benchmarking
and society recommended by the GRI G4 guide- We studied sustainability reports of five com-
panies in the industry and excellent firms in
line as well as sustainability issues of SK hynix.
sustainability management.
And then, we organized a pool consisting of 26
material issues through external evaluation of Survey
the above issues and media research. Survey in 17 categories was conducted for ex-
ternal stakeholders such as shareholders, in-
vestors, customers, local communities, and
suppliers.
Materiality analysis results Economy · Management Environment · Health·Safety Society Boundary of key issues and response direction
Key issues identified through mate-
Key issue Aspect and boundary Response direction of SK hynix Reporting
High
Technology innovation and R&D

riality analysis were safety and Custom- Employees Shareholders/ Suppliers Local Government / section
Enhancement of global competitiveness
health at workplace, climate change Safety and heat at workplac ers investors communities NGO
response activities, technology in- Climate change response activities Technology Securing growth engines by innovating technology,
innovation and ● ● ● enhancing R&D cooperation, and developing products
novation and R&D, enhancement of ‌Management of products’ environmental
R&D that market and customers want
global competitiveness, manage- impact Business Model
Enhancement Contributing to the growth of national economy and
‌
Management of hazardous substances
ment of products’ environmental of global com- ● ● ● ● ● semiconductor ecosystem by preemptive large investment
and waste petitiveness aimed at responding to ICT-based market growth
impact management, management Innovation of corporate culture Preventing financial damage and fall of corporate Issue 01.
Safety and heat
of hazardous substances and waste, Shared growth ● ● ● ● ● ● reputation from accidents and disease by enhancing safety Safety and health
at workplace
Social Concern
innovation of corporate culture, and and health of employees of both SK hynix and suppliers at workplace
Climate change Preemptively responding to environmental regulations Issue 02.
shared growth. ‌Enhancement of Energy use management Quality innovation response ● ● ● ● ● to reduce relevant costs and creating profits by Response to
product safety Water resource management Communication with customers activities securing emission trade rights climate change
Respect for diversity Respect for human rights and labor rights Risk management Management Satisfying stakeholders’ needs for eco-friendly
Information security and Social contribution activities Employee training and career of products’ ● ● ●
products and securing future technologies meeting
personal information Reinforcement of ethics management development environmental product efficiency regulations to preoccupy the Issue 03.
protection Protection of intellectual property and impact market and increase profits Reduction of
Management of the origin of fair trade Management environmental
raw and subsidiary materials of hazardous Focusing on preventing environmental accidents and impact
Fair evaluation and welfare benefits ● ● ● ●
substances and reducing costs through waste recycling
Recruitment of global talents Supports for suppliers’ CSR activities waste
and job stability
Innovation Recruiting talents and fostering valuable corporate culture Issue 04.
of corporate ● ● where employees contribute to elevating corporate Innovation of
Low
culture competitiveness through passion and innovative ideas corporate culture

Low Business impact High Actively responding to government-led shared growth policy Issue 05.
Shared ● ● and helping suppliers sharpen their competitiveness by Shared growth
growth
spreading our CSR management throughout the supply chain with suppliers

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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For the years ended December 31,
2016 and 2015
SK hynix, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Unit: KRW in millions) SK hynix, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Unit: KRW in millions, except per share information)
2015 2016 2015 2016

Assets Revenue 18,797,998 17,197,975
Current assets 9,760,030 9,838,982 Cost of sales 10,515,353 10,787,139
Cash and cash equivalents 1,175,719 613,786
Gross profit 8,282,645 6,410,836
Short-term financial instruments 3,615,554 3,521,893
Selling and administrative expense 2,946,545 3,134,090
Trade receivables, net 2,628,448 3,251,652
Loans and other receivables, net 61,613 25,611 Operating profit 5,336,100 3,276,746
Inventories, net 1,923,376 2,026,198 Finance income 846,752 814,892
Current tax assets 1,394 489 Finance expenses 829,913 846,328
Other current assets 353,926 399,353
Share of profit of equity-accounted investees 24,642 22,752
Non-current assets 19,917,876 22,377,044
Other income 40,479 52,371
Equity-accounted investees 122,609 131,016
Available-for-sale financial assets 131,354 147,779 Other expenses 148,939 103,979
Loans and other receivables, net 62,919 39,490 Profit before income tax 5,269,121 3,216,454
Other financial assets 430 423 Income tax expense 945,526 255,971
Property, plant and equipment, net 16,966,252 18,777,402
Profit of the year 4,323,595 2,960,483
Intangible assets, net 1,704,896 1,915,591
Other comprehensive income 18,095 28,844
Investment property, net 2,679 2,573
Deferred tax assets 361,204 792,368 Item that will never be reclassified to profit or loss:
Other non-current assets 565,533 570,402 Remeasurements of defined benefit liability, net of tax (21,871) 106,822
Total assets 29,677,906 32,216,026 Item that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Liabilities Foreign operations - foreign currency translation differences, net of tax 33,479 (82,066)
Current liabilities 4,840,698 4,160,849
Equity-accounted investees - share of other comprehensive income, 6,487 4,088
Trade payables 791,373 696,144
net of tax
Other payables 1,337,803 1,606,417
total comprehensive income of the year 4,341,690 2,989,327
Other non-trade payables 1,001,171 685,154
Borrowings 1,013,372 704,860 Profit attributable to:
Other financial liabilities - 288 Owners of the Parent Company 4,322,356 2,953,774
Defined benefit liabilities, net 25,276 42,822 Non-controlling interests 1,239 6,709
Deferred tax liabilities 627,260 374,666 Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Other non-current liabilities 44,443 50,498
Owners of the Parent Company 4,340,700 2,982,703
Non-current liabilities 3,449,505 4,031,647
Non-controlling interests 990 6,624
Other non-trade payables 89,891 27,426
Borrowings 2,805,223 3,631,118 Earnings per share
Other financial liabilities 683 - Basic and diluted earnings per share (in won) 6,002 4,184
Defined benefit liabilities 484,977 306,488
Deferred tax liabilities 7,582 4,732
Other non-current liabilities 61,149 61,883
Total liabilities 8,290,203 8,192,496
Equity
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company 21,386,863 24,016,955
Capital stock 3,657,652 3,657,652
Capital surplus 4,143,736 4,143,736
Other equity (771,913) (771,913)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,600) (79,103)
Retained earnings 14,358,988 17,066,583
Non-controlling interests 840 6,575
Total equity 21,387,703 24,023,530
Total liabilities and equity 29,677,906 32,216,026

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The Board of Directors and Shareholders

SK Hynix Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of SK Hynix Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) which comprise the consolidat-
ed statements of financial position as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and
cash flows for the years then ended, and notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Korean International
Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial
statements that are free form material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our auditors. We conducted our audits in accordance
with Korean Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reason-
able assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The pro-
cedures selected depend on our judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements,
whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of
the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of express-
ing an opinion on the effectiveness of counting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluat-
ing the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as of De-
cember 31, 2016 and 2015 and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with Kore-
an International Financial Reporting Standards.
Other Matter
The procedures and practices utilized in the Republic of Korea to audit such consolidated financial statements may differ from those generally accepted
and applied in other countries.
KPMG Samjong Accounting Corp.

Seoul, Korea
February 17, 2017
This report is effective as of February 17, 2017, the audit report date. Certain subsequent events or circumstances, which may occur between the audit date and the time of reading
this report, could have a material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes there to. Accordingly, the readers of the audit report should understand
that the above audit report has not been updated to reflect the impact of such subsequent events or circumstances, if any.

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Messrs. SK hynix Executives and Stakeholders
PREFACE REVIEW OF GRI G4 APPLICATION LEVEL

The Korean Standards Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Verifier”) received a request from SK hynix for independent assurance of the 2017 SK hynix Sus- The Verifier assured that the Report was prepared in accordance with the Core Options of GRI G4, and that according to the data provided by SK hynix, the content
tainability Management Report (the “Report”). The Verifier reviewed the validity of the data contained in the Report prepared by SK hynix and presented inde- related to the following general standard disclosure and specific standard disclosure index were based on the presented data:
pendently verified opinions. SK hynix accepts responsibility for all the claims and outcomes included in the Report.
• General Standard Disclosures
The Verifier confirmed that the Report was compliant with the general standard disclosure requirements of the core options and reviewed the following indices.
INDEPENDENCE
As an independent assurance body, the Verifier is not involved in providing the third party assurance of the Report, neither has any interest in the business activi- G4-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 56
ties of SK Hynix, nor has no affiliation that may impede its independence or anything that is intended for profit.
• Specific Standard Disclosures
The Verifier confirmed the DMA for the material aspect derived through the decision process for the report items, and reviewed the following indices.
STANDARDS AND LEVELS OF ASSURANCE
G4-EC1, EC2, EC3, EC5, EC7, EC8, EC9, EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4, EN5, EN6, EN7, EN8, EN9, EN10, EN15, EN16, EN17, EN18, EN19, EN21, EN22, EN23, EN26, EN27, EN29, EN31,
In accordance with the assurance standards of AA1000AS (2008) the Verifier assured the compliance status of the principles of inclusiveness, materiality, and re-
EN32, EN33, LA1, LA2, LA3, LA5, LA6, LA9, LA11, LA12, LA13, LA14, LA15, LA16, HR2, HR3, HR4, HR5, HR6, HR7, HR9, HR10, HR11, HR12, SO1, SO2, SO4, SO5, SO8, SO9, SO10,
sponsiveness and the reliability of the information contained in the Report at the ‘moderate’ level and with the application of the GRI G4 Guidelines, Mining and PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5
Metals Sector Disclosure, and ISO 26000.
OPINIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT BY SECTOR [PERFORMANCE OUTCOME / ISSUE DIMENSION]
TYPE AND SCOPE OF ASSURANCE
The Verifier recommends that SK hynix consider the following issues in order to establish sustainability management strategies for the entire organization and to
The Verifier conducted Type-2 assurance according to the AA1000 Assurance Standard (AA1000AS), which means that the accuracy of the performance information respond to ongoing issues
included in the SK hynix claims and Report has been evaluated. The scope of assurance covered the information from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
During the reporting period, The Verifier focused on assuring the systems and operations such as policies, targets, projects, standards for SK hynix’s sustainability • Economics
management. In addition, the Verifier assured financial data on environmental, social and broad economic outcomes, whereas the assurance of stakeholder en- The main trend of Reporting financial information is to provide financial information based on the consolidated financial statements, and many companies that publish
gagement was limited to reviewing the materiality assessment process. sustainability reports reflect this trend provide financial information according to the consolidation standards and the business contents about the consolidated sub-
stance. SK hynix prepares business reports and financial statements based on the consolidated standards, and the Report also describes the financial outcomes of the
consolidated group in detail. In the future, please make sure to list the financial and business contents of the consolidated groups to offer target-oriented information to
ASSURANCE METHOD stakeholders.
The Verifier used the following methods to collect information, data, and evidence related to the scope of the verification:
• Environment
• Review of management systems and processes used in sustainability management outcome improvement and Report preparation In the field of environment, SK hynix established the SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) management strategy in order to become a company with priority on safety in
• Review on whether financial performance data and whether or not the audit Report and disclosure data for 2016 financial statements match up. the field of safety and environment, managed the environment and safety systems integrally, and continued to expand investment to relieve the relevant risks. This sys-
• Interviews with SK hynix’s sustainability management managers and other managers by issue tematic management seems to be the best domestic practice. It is expected that sustainability reports will be more effective in terms of continuous improvement of the
• Follow-up Review of Internal Documents and Basic Data environmental impact if SK hynix sets up quantitative targets by activity in the future and discloses them in the reports to establish the environmental outcome index
management and reporting system.
ASSURANCE RESULTS AND OPINIONS [ASSURANCE PRINCIPLE / PROCESS DIMENSION] • Social Field
The Verifier reviewed and presented opinions on the content of the draft Report, and then the Report was revised accordingly. The Verifier also could not find any In order to implement mutual growth with business partners and to reinforce the fairness of transactions, SK hynix put focused efforts into revising the existing standard
material errors or inaccurate descriptions in the contents of the Report. The Verifier presents the following opinions on SK hynix’s 2017 Sustainability Management contract by complying with the Articles of the standard contract proposed by the Fair Trade Commission, disclosing fair and transparent business practices through the
Report: win-win portals, and supporting professional consulting and equipment purchase even for the secondary business partners. The Verifier hopes SK hynix will maximize its
effects in social and economic value creation activities in the future by expanding long-term investment to resolve the polarization conflict, the biggest issue facing this
Inclusivity country, through which corporates have social responsibility, through job creation and so forth.
- Has SK hynix included stakeholders in its strategic response to sustainability?
The Verifier confirmed that SK hynix is striving to engage with key stakeholders in promoting sustainability management and has set aside various types of communica- June 2017
tion channels to operate. The Verifier also has not found any significant group of stakeholders missing in the process.
Su-Hyeon Baek, President of the Korean Standards Association
Materiality
- Was important information facilitating the informed judgment of stakeholders included in the Report? 000-70
The Verifier determines that SK hynix did not omit or exclude any information important for stakeholders. In addition, the Verifier confirmed that SK hynix conducted
materiality evaluations as a major issue derived from internal and external environmental analysis and reported the results accordingly.
Responsiveness
- Has SK hynix responded appropriately to the needs and interests of stakeholders?
The Verifier confirmed that SK hynix was making efforts to respond to the needs and concerns of stakeholders by reflecting the opinions gathered from stakeholders in
the Report. The Verifier also has not found any evidence that SK hynix’s responses to key stakeholder issues have been reported inadequately.
The Korean Standards Association is a specialized legal entity established under the Korean Industrial Standardization Act in 1962. It is a knowledge service organization that propa-
gates and spreads industry standardization, quality management, sustainable management, KS and ISO certification, etc. In particular, it is contributing to the sustainable develop-
ment of this country as an ISO 26000 domestic secretariat organization, GRI-designated educational institution, AA1000 assurance organization, Korea Sustainability Index (KSI) man-
agement organization, UN CDM management organization and GHG energy target management assurance organization.

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1. General Standard Disclosures
Aspects Index Core Description Assurance Page Aspects Index Core Description Assurance Page
A general strategic view of the organizations’s sustainability, in order to providd context The governance structure of the organization, including committees of the hightest
Strategy and G4-1 Core ● 15 G4-34 Core ● 38-40, 52
for subsequent, more detailed reporting against other sections of the Guidelines governance body
Analysis
G4-2 A description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities ● 18-23, 50, 56, 58-59, 62, 68, 74 The process for delegating authority for economic, environmental and social topics
G4-35 40
G4-3 Core Name of the organization ● 24 from the highest governance body to senior executives and other employees
G4-4 Core Primary brands, products, and services ● 18-23, 24, 28 ⑴ ‌Report on whether the organization has appointed an executive-level position or
positions with responsibility for economic, environmental and social topics, and
G4-5 Core Location of the organization’s headquarters ● 24-25 G4-36 whether post holders report directly to the highest governance body 40, 50, 56, 62, 68, 74
The number of countries where the organization operates, and names of countries ⑵ ‌System that enable responsible executives directly report to governance
G4-6 Core where either the organization has significant operatios or that are specifically relevant ● 24-25 organization
to the sustainability topics covered in the report G4-38 Composition of the highest governance body and its committees 38-39
G4-7 Core Nature of ownership and legal form ● 38 G4-39 Report on whether the Chair of the highest governance body is also an executive officer 38
Markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectors served, and types of Report on the nomination and selection processes for the highest governance body and
G4-8 Core ● 18-25
customers and beneficiaries) G4-40 its committees and the criteria used for nominating and selecting highest governance 38-39
G4-9 Core Scale of the organization ● 8, 18-25, 28-29, 106-107 body members
Organizational
Profile Total number of employees by employment contract, gender, region, work scope of Report on processes for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are
G4-10 Core ● 72 G4-41 39
non-permanent employees, significant changes in number of employees avoided and managed
G4-11 Core Percentage of total employees covered by collective bargaining agreements ● 97 The measures taken to develop and enhance the highest governance body’s
G4-43 39
G4-12 Core The organization’s supply chain ● 28-29, 76-79 collective knowledge of economic, environmental and social topics
Governance
Significant changes during the reporting period egarding the organization’s size, ⑴ The
‌ processes for evaluation of the highest governance body’s performance with
G4-13 Core ● 8-13, 40, 76-77 respect to governance of economic, environmental and social topics
structure, ownership or supply chain
G4-44 ⑵ Actions
‌ taken in response to evaluation of the highest governance body’s perfor- 39
Reporting whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is addressed by mance with respect to governance of economic, environmental and social topics,
G4-14 Core ● 42-47, 95, 100-101
the organization including, as a minimum, changes in membership and organizational practice
Externally developed economic, environmental and social charters, or other initiatives ⑴ ‌The highest governance body’s role in the identification and management of
G4-15 Core ● 116
to which the organization subscribes or which it endorses economic, environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities
G4-16 Core Memberships of association and national or international advocacy organizations ● 117 G4-45 ⑵ ‌Report whether stakeholder consultation is used to support the highest 39
governance body’s identification and management of economic, environmental and
Entities included in the organization’s consolidated financial statements or 38, Refer to FY2016
G4-17 Core ● social impacts, risks, and opportunities
equivalent documents Business Report (pp.3-4)
The frequency of the highest governance body’s review of economic,
Process for defining the report content and the Aspect Boundaries and how they are G4-47 39
G4-18 Core ● 104 environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities
implemented
Identified ‌
⑴ The remuneration policies for the highest governance body and senior
G4-19 Core All the material Aspects identified in the process for defining report content ● 105
Material Aspects executives for the below types of remuneration 39, Refer to FY2016
G4-20 Core Report on whether the Aspect is material within the organization ● 105 G4-51
and Boundaries ⑵ ‌How performance criteria in the remuneration policy relate to the highest gover- Business Report (pp.277-278)
G4-21 Core Report on whether the Aspect is material outside of the organization ● 105 nance body’s and senior executives’ economic, environmental and social objectives
Effect of any restatements of information provided in previous reports, and the reasons The ratio of the annual total compensation for the organization’s highest-paid individual
G4-22 Core ● 4
for such restatements G4-54 in each country of significant operations to the median annual total compensation for 39
all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) in the same country
G4-23 Core Significant changes in the Aspect Boundaries and the Aspect in post-reporting period ● 4
The Organization’s values, principles, standards and norms of behavior such as codes of
G4-24 Core List of stakeholder groups engaged by the organization ● 41 G4-56 Core ● 42, 46-47
conduct and codes of ethics
G4-25 Core Basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engage ● 41
Stakeholder Internal and external mechanisms for seeking advice on ethical and lawful
G4-26 Core The organization’s approach to stakeholder engagement ● 4, 104 G4-57 47
Engagement Ethics and Integrity behavior, and matters related to organizational integrity, such as advice lines
Key topics and concerns that havae been raised through stakeholder engagement and Internal and external mechanisms for seeking advice on unethical and unlawful
G4-27 Core ● 4, 30-31, 105
how the organization has responded to those key topic and concerns G4-58 behavior, and matters related to organizational integrity, such as escalation through line 47
G4-28 Core Reporting period for information provided ● 4 management, whistleblowing mechanisms or hotlines
G4-29 Core Date of most recent previous report ● 4
G4-30 Core Reporting cycle ● 4
G4-31 Core Contact point for questions regarding the report for its contents ● 118
Report Profile Report on ‘in accordance’ option the organization has chosen, the GRI Content Index
G4-32 Core for the chosen option, the reference to the External Assurance Report, if the report has ● 4, 110-111
been externally assured
Report on the organization’s policy and current practice with regard to seeking external
assurance for the report, the relationship between the organization and the assurance
G4-33 Core ● 4, 110-111
providers, and whether the highest governance body or senior executives are involved
in seeking assurance for the organization’s sustainability report

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Aspects Index Description Assurance Page ISO 26000 Aspects Index Description Assurance Page ISO 26000
⑴ Why
‌ the Aspect is material. Report the impacts that make this Aspect material Diversity and
50-51, 56-57, 62-63, G4-LA12 Composition of governance bodies and breakdown of employees ● 95 6.2.3, 6.3.7, 6.3.10, 6.4.3
G4-MA ⑵ How the organization manages the material Aspect or its impacts Equal Opportunity
68-69, 74-75
⑶ The evaluation of the management approach Equal Remuner-
Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men by employee
Economic ation for Women G4-LA13 72 6.3.7, 6.3.10, 6.4.3, 6.4.4
category, by significant locations of operation
6.8.1-6.8.2, 6.8.3, and Men
G4-EC1 Direct economic value generated and distributed ● 25
6.8.7, 6.8.9 Supplier G4-LA14 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using labor practice criteria 79, 95
Economic Financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the Assessment for Significant actual and potential negative impacts for labor practices in the
G4-EC2 29 6.5.5 G4-LA15 79, 95
Performance organization’s activities due to climate change Labor Practices supply chain and actions taken
Under the Defined Benefit Labor Practices and
G4-EC3 Coverage of the organization’s defined benefit plan obligations 6.8.7 Number of grievances about labor practices filed, addressed, and resolved
(DB) retirement pension system Grievance G4-LA16 47
Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum through formal grievance mechanisms
Market Presence G4-EC5 96 Mechanisms
wage at significant locations of operation Human Rights
Development and impact of infrastructure investment and services 6.3.9, 6.8.1-6.8.2, 6.8.7, Total number of employee training on human rights policies or procedures
G4-EC7 ● 84-87, 96
supported 6.8.9 Investment G4-HR2 concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations, ● 46, 95 6.3.5
Indirect Economic
6.3.9, 6.6.6, 6.6.7, 6.7.8, including the percentage of employees trained
Impacts
G4-EC8 Significant indirect economic impacts, including the extent of impacts ● 83 6.8.1-6.8.2, 6.8.5, 6.8.7, Non-discrimination G4-HR3 Total number of incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken 95 6.3.6, 6.3.7, 6.3.10, 6.4.3
6.8.9 Freedom of Associ- Operations and suppliers identified in which the right to exercise freedom of
Procurement Proportion of spending on local suppliers at significant locations of 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.8,
G4-EC9 76 ation and Collective G4-HR4 association and collective bargaining may be violated or at significant risk, 97
Practices operation 6.3.10, 6.4.5, 6.6.6
Bargaining and measures taken to support these rights
Environmental Operations and suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of child
G4-EN1 Materials used by weight or volume 91 6.5.4 Child Labor G4-HR5 94
Material
● labor, and measures taken to contribute to the effective abolition of child labor
G4-EN2 Percentage of materials used that are recycled input materials ● 66, 89, 91 6.5.4 Operations and suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents or
G4-EN3 Energy consumption within the organization 88, 90 6.5.4 Forced or
● G4-HR6 forced or compulsory labor, and measures to contribute to the elimination of 94
G4-EN4 Energy consumption outside of the organization 88, 90 Compulsory Labor
● all forms of forced or compulsory labor
Energy G4-EN5 Energy intensity ● 88, 90 6.5.4 Percentage of security personnel trained in the organization’s human rights
G4-EN6 Reduction of energy consumption 57, 60 6.5.4, 6.5.5 Security Practices G4-HR7 95
● policies or procedures that are relevant to operations
G4-EN7 Reductions in energy requirements of products and services ● 61 6.5.4, 6.5.6 Total number and percentage of operations that have been subject to
G4-EN8 Total water withdrawal by source 64, 91 Assessment G4-HR9 94-95 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.3.5
● human rights reviews or impact assessments
Water G4-EN9 Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water ● 64 G4-HR10 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using human rights criteria 79, 95
Supplier Human
G4-EN10 Total water withdrawal by source ● 91 6.5.4 Significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts in the supply
G4-EN15 Direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 89, 90 6.5.5 Rights Assessment G4-HR11 79, 95
● chain and actions taken
G4-EN16 Indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ● 89, 90 6.5.5 Human Rights
G4-EN17 Other indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 90 Number of grievances about human rights impacts filed, addressed, and
Emission
● Grievance G4-HR12 47 6.3.6
G4-EN18 Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity 90 6.5.5 resolved through formal grievance mechanisms
●
Mechanisms
G4-EN19 Reduction of reenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity ● 59 6.5.5 Society
G4-EN21 NOx, SOx and other significant air emissions ● 93 Percentage of operations with implemented local community engagement,
G4-EN22 Total water discharge by quality and destination ● 65, 89, 92 6.5.3, 6.5.4 G4-SO1 ● 82-87 6.3.9, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 6.5.3, 6.8
impact assessments, and development programs
Effluents and G4-EN23 Total weight of waste by type and disposal method ● 89, 92 6.5.3 Local Communities
Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local
Wastes Identity, size, protected status, and biodiversity value of water bodies related G4-SO2 ● 82-87 6.3.9, 6.5.3, 6.8
G4-EN26 ● 64 6.5.3 communities
habitats significantly affected by the organization’s discharge of water and runoff G4-SO4 Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures 46 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.6.6
Products and Extent of impact mitigation of environmental impacts of products and Anti-corruption
G4-EN27 ● 11, 61 6.5.3, 6.5.4, 6.5.5, 6.7.5 G4-SO5 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken 47 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3
Services services Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary
Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary Refer to FY2016 Compliance G4-SO8 No violation of regulations 4.6
Compliance G4-EN29 4.6 sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations
sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations Business Report (pp.304-305) Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using criteria for impacts
Overall G4-EN31 Total environmental protection expenditures and investment by type 10, 52 6.5.1, 6.5.2 Supplier G4-SO9 82-87
● on society
Supplier G4-EN32 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria 67, 79 Assessment for
Significant actual and potential negative impacts on society in the supply
Environmental Significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts in the Impacts on Society G4-SO10 82-87
G4-EN33 67, 79 chain and actions taken
Assessment supply chain and actions taken Grievance Mecha-
Social Number of grievances about impacts on society filed, addressed, and 6.3.6, 6.6.1-6.6.2,
nisms for Impacts G4-SO11 47
Labor Practices and Decent Work resolved through formal grievance mechanisms 6.8.1-6.8.2
on Society
Total number and rates of new employee hires and employee turnover by Product Responsibility
G4-LA1 ● 72 6.4.3
age group, gender and region Percentage of significant products and services categories for which health
Employment Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary G4-PR1 ● 61
G4-LA2 ● 96 6.4.4, 6.8.7 and safety impacts are assessed for improvement
or part-time employees, by significant locations of operation Customer
Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary
G4-LA3 Return to work and retention rates after parental leave, by gender ● 96 6.4.4 Health and Safety 4.6, 6.7.1-6.7.2,
G4-PR2 codes concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services ● None
Percentage of total work force represented in formal joint 6.7.4-6.7.5, 6.8.8
during their life cycle, by type of outcomes
G4-LA5 management-worker health and safety commitments that help monitor and ● 55, 97 6.4.6 Type of product and service information required by the organization’s
Occupational
advise on ccupational health and safety programs procedures for product and service information and labeling, and 6.7.1-6.7.2, 6.7.3, 6.7.4,
Health and Safety G4-PR3 61
Type of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and percentage of significant product and service categories subject to such 6.7.5, 6.7.9
G4-LA6 ● 93 6.4.6, 6.8.8 Product and
absenteeism, and total number of work-related fatalities, by region and gender information requirements
Average hours of training per year per employee by gender, and by employee Service Labeling
G4-LA9 ● 26, 69, 70 Total number of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes con- 4.6, 6.7.1-6.7.2,
Training and category G4-PR4 None
cerning product and service information and labeling, by type of outcomes 6.7.3-6.7.5, 6.7.9
Education Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career G4-PR5 Results of surveys measuring customer satisfaction 99 6.7.1-6.7.2, 6.7.6
G4-LA11 ● 72 6.4.7
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SK hynix has been complying with the ten principles of the UN Global Compact in the areas of
human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption since joining the initiative in 2009.
Classification Principle Reporting contents Page

Awards in 2016
Principle 1. ‌Businesses should support and respect the protec-
• Human
‌ rights management: Human rights and labor policy 94
tion of internationally proclaimed human rights Awards Organization Awardee & Title Date
Merit for Trade Day Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Director, Kim Ki-hyun Industrial Award Dec. 5, 2016
• ‌Shared growth with suppliers: Sustainable supply chain
Human Rights management 79 Merit for Trade Day Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Engineer, Kwon Younng-dae Minister Award Dec. 5, 2016
Principle 2. Businesses
‌ should ensure they are not • Shared
‌ growth with suppliers: Response to conflict minerals 79 Executive Vice President, Iron Tower Order of Industrial
National Quality Award Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Nov. 23, 2016
complicit in human rights abuses. • Human
‌ rights management: Management of human rights 95 Lee Sang-sun Service Merit
and labor impact in the supply chain 95
National Quality Award Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Engineer, Lee Sung-woo Quality Master Nov. 23, 2016
• Human
‌ rights management: Education on human rights
National Quality Award Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Engineer, Cha Chang-ho Quality Master Nov. 23, 2016
‌ should uphold the freedom of Korea’s Engineer Award Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning Vice President, Kwon Jae-soon Minister Award Nov. 16, 2016
• Human
‌ rights management: Sound labor-management
association and the effective recognition of the 97 Award for Semiconductor Day Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Vice President, Jeon Joon-hyun Industrial Award Oct. 27, 2016
relationship
right to collective bargaining.
Award for Semiconductor Day Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Vice President, Han Young-soo Minister Award Oct. 27, 2016
‌ should uphold the elimination of all Award for Semiconductor Day Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Director, Chung Hong-kyo Minister Award Oct. 27, 2016
• Human
‌ rights management: Human rights and labor policy 94
forms of forced and compulsory labor. Award for Semiconductor Day Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Director, Kang Dae-hee Minister Award Oct. 27, 2016
Labor Standards
Merit for Invention Promotion on the
‌ should uphold the effective abolition Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Director, Lee Hee-yeol Minister Award May 19, 2016
• Human
‌ rights management: Human rights and labor policy 94 Invention Day
of child labor.
Merit for Science Day Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning Vice President, Kim Hyung-soo Science Technology Award Apr. 21, 2016
‌ should uphold the elimination of • Human
‌ rights management: Human rights and labor policy Tax Tower for Taxpayers’ Day Ministry of Strategy and Finance Group KRW 700 billion Mar. 3, 2016
94
discrimination in respect of employment and • Human
‌ rights management: Respect for diversity, salary
95-96
occupation. policy
‌ should support a precautionary • Response
‌ to climate change: Climate change response
58-59
approach to environmental challenges. system
• Response
‌ to climate change: Management of GHG and Classification Association
‌ should undertake initiatives to energy 59-60
Environment MARKETING SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute, Inc)
promote greater environmental responsibility. • Environmental
‌ impact reduction: Management of 64-67
resources and pollutants The National Quality Award Winners Council, Korea Standards Association (Icheon and Cheongju), Korea Occupational Hygiene
PRODUCTION Association, Korea Chemicals Management Association, Chungbuk Association of Environmental and Engineering,
Chungbuk Branch of Environment Preservation Association
Principle 9. ‌Businesses should encourage the development and • Response
‌ to climate change: Reduction of products’ envi-
61
diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. ronmental impact Korea Invention Promotion Association, Korea Intellectual Property Association, The Institute of Semiconductor Test of Korea,
JEDEC (Joint Electron Device Engineering Council), UFSA (Universal Flash Storage Association), SATA-IO (Serial ATA International
Organization), TCG (Trusted Computing Group), PCI-SIG (Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group),
‌ should work against corruption in all • Global compliance 42-43
Anti-Corruption RESEARCH SNIA (The Storage Networking Industry Association), T13, NVMe, T10, UNH-IOL, KMEPS (The Korean Microelectronics and Packaging
its forms, including extortion and bribery. • Ethics management 46-47
Society), Korea Industrial Technology Association, MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface), Consortium of Semiconductor
Advanced Research, Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers, Si2 (Silicon Integration Initiative), SiWEDS (Silicon Wafer
Engineering and Defect Science), VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference), ODCC (Open Data Center Committee), National
Academy of Engineering of Korea, Gen-Z Consortium, ASPIRE, Open CAPI, GCC (Green Computing Consortium)
UN SDGs
Icheon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Korea Electric Engineers Association (Icheon and Cheongju), Korea Fire Safety
Association (Icheon), Korea Industrial Safety Association (Seongnam Branch), Cheongju Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
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(in Korean alphabetical order)
Domestic
Kang Dong-jin, Kang Tae-young, Koh Sung-kwon, Kwon Hyuk-hwa,
Kim Kwang-rok, Kim Ki-dong, Kim Nam-ho, Kim Dong-deok,
Kim Mi-sook, Kim Min-young, Kim Min-ho, Kim Bum-ho,
Kim Byung-hee, Kim Sun-min, Kim Young-seb, Kim Yong-seung,
Kim Jae-kook, Kim Jong-hyuk, Kim Ji-su, Kim Ji-hyeon,
Kim Tae-hui, Kim Pan-sun, Kim Pyung-seok, Kim Hyun-sin,
Kim Hyung-gun, Kim Hong, Kim Hyo-eun, Na In, Noh Hyung-goo,
Dong Cha-deok, Min Sang-geun, Park Myoung-ho, Park Sung-min,
Park Sun-rye, Park Young-jun, Park Ye-rim, Park Yong-won,
Park Hyun-bum, Park Hyun-young, Bang Hyun-chul, Bae Eun-seok,
Baek Seok-yong, Seok Ji-chung, Son Ae-young, Song Tae-hwa,
Song Hyun-jun, Shin Jae-min, Yang Byeong-doo, Eo Jung-wook,
Um Yu-mi, Yeo Woo-jin, Oh Dong-ju, Oh Sung-jun, Yoon Ki-sub,
Lee Kun-woong, Lee Kwang-soo, Lee Gwi-sun, Lee Gi-a,
Lee Dong-hyun, Lee Sung-woo, Lee Su-hwan, Lee Yang-yoo,
Lee Yang-hun, Lee Joon-hee, Lee Cheong-a, Lee Ho-eon,
Lim Noh-sik, Jung Dong-hyun, Jung Seo-young, Jung Woo-ri,
Jung Yoo-ri, Cho Sun-young, Cho Yun-hee, Cho Hyun-ju,
Cha Chul-in, Choi Rac-shin, Choi Jin, Chu In-suk, Han Kyu-young,
Hong Ji-a
Overseas
Park Jong-sun, Bae Bong-kwan, Lee Yong-sik, Chun Seong-woon,
Hwang In-tae, Jin Guang, Liu Han Nai, Li Cheng Ji, Pan Li Hong,
Xu Liang Cai, Ni Shi Ming, Zhou Xiao Hui, Qi Hui Jun,
Yang Zu Shuang, Xu Ming Gang, Xu Lian Ji
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10th Anniversary of SK hynix

Reporting Scope and Boundary

Overview Corporate Governance Focus Areas Appendix

Value Creation Model 12

GRI Index 112

UN Global Compact / UN SDGs 116

Awards, Recognition and Association Memberships 117

Special Theme Performance

Panel Discussion 30 SHE Management 88

Special Conversation with Experts 32 Human Rights Management 94

Information Security and Protection 100

“In celebration of the 10th anniversary of sustainability report,

SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 06 07

Economic Value Creation

Social Value Creation*

Item 2016 Increase

Minsk, Belarus Singapore

SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 08 09

SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 10 11

Capital input Outcome

(As of the end of 2016)

151billion 128 billion

SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 12 13

Sustainable Value Chain activities

R&D Purchasing Manufacturing Sales Value Sharing

Business Portfolio Output

DRAM sales Major R&D performance

CIS camera is getting smaller, the scope of application of small-sized image

application to smartphone and table PC is increasing.

DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) is volatile DRAM Market Share

turned on. It is mostly used for main memory of computers

Despite lower-than-expected demand for DRAM due to the 768GB ×2 10 % ↓

is also on a rise. 2014 2015 2016

SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 16 17

MOVING MORE DATA,

72-layer 256Gb TLC

flash memory products: NOR and NAND. Our NAND Flash is

* ‌‌256GB TLC 3D NAND Flash contains 1.27 billion cells on a chip.

SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 18 19

MAKING YOUR LIFE

CIS Market Share

digital cameras, depending on their manufacturing process and signal 14

reading method. As CMOS image sensor technology is making rapid 12

13MP BSI* PDAF**

* Back Side Illumination

SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 20 21

2008 Smarter World, Happier Future SK hynix's 10-year Sustainability Management

KRW 17.20 trillion

× 2.0 KRW 3.28 trillion

KRW 8.664 trillion

KRW 0.51 trillion

2007 2016 2007 2016

SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 24 25

Safety, Health, and Product Declaration

KRW 106.0 billion

KRW 7.4 billion

SK hynix Sustainability Report 2017 26 27

+ 50.5% KRW 50.6 billion

KRW 2.5 billion

* ‌‌256GB TLC 3D NAND Flash contains 1.27 billion cells on a chip.