Editor's note- ESG, which contains sustainable ideas through environmental and social responsibility and management, is taking a place as mandatory, not an option. Yet, quite a number of businesses are still ignoring this matter. ESG management is directly linked to consumption value. Thus, we are reporting on the steps of leading ESG management businesses this year, hoping to bring messages to both consumers and businesses that are not aware of their importance.

[Consumerwide- Youngchul Woo Reporter/ Yohan Bok Reporter] Sealy Korea was contributing to resource circulation by using recycled materials for mattresses and wooden packaging for store interiors while also practicing ESG management, including cooperation and sharing growth with local society this year.

E: Seeking environmental sustainability

Sealy Korea was contributing to resource circulation by using recycled plastic-based fabric for mattresses and reusing Australian wooden packaging that is used to protect spring coils in containers for store interiors. This can contribute to resource circulation by reusing wood waste from transportation, and it also helps create a cosy and comfortable atmosphere in the store through the authentic colours and wave texture of the wood. Yoon Jonghyo, the CEO of Sealy, thought through issues of reducing packaging waste and eventually came up with this idea. Currently, Chungdam, Shinsegae Simon Paju Premium Outlet, Hyundai Department Store Cheonho and Jungdong, and AK Plaza Pyeongtaek are using recycled wood for store interiors.

Sealy Korea plans to continue to recycle wood waste to expand the store.

S: ScocIal Contribution Activities...Cooperation and shared growth in local society.

Sealy Korea has been facilitating flower classes annually since 2020 to consume the flowers of victimised flower farms due to the cancellation of events and festivals during COVID 19. This year, Sealy Korea made an effort for shared growth with local society by facilitating the class with flowers from Yeoju Gyeonggido area farms, where Sealy Korea is located.

Besides, Sealy Korea donated their matress products to the Hope Bridge (Korea Disaster Relief Association) for fire victims in Uljin∙Samcheok∙Gangneung∙Donghea areas during March. Earlier, staff of Sealy Korea volunteered to deliver coal in cooperation with GCCA in November 2022. Ten people participated in it.

On June 16th, 2023, Sealy Korea hosted a KBS Symphony Orchestra special concert at Yeoju Factory. This concert began in the last eleven years when Sealy Korea began sponsoring the KBS Symphony Orchestra. 200 Yeoju citizens, including people from the Yeojusi Welfare Centre for people with impairments and the Silver Welfare Centre.

On the 29th, an associated person from Sealy Korea said during an interview with Consumerwide, "We've been trying our best to take responsibility and obligation for the environment, beginning with releasing mattresses using recycled fabric and interiors utilising wood waste as the importance of ESG management rises in domestic business. We plan to expand environmental businesses in various ways to help consumers practice an eco-friendly lifestyle. In the future, we will make various efforts for shared growth as business citizens in the Yeoju area by continuing social contribution activities while creating job placements."