On September 1, Mitchell Killeen, our CEO, proudly participated in the "Disposable Product Zero Challenge," a campaign initiated by the Ministry of Environment to combat disposable item usage in daily life. This challenge, conducted in a relay format, aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing disposable products.
Mitchell Kileen was nominated for this challenge by Vice Chairman Kim Jong-hyun of DL Chemical, and he, in turn, nominated CEO JacobDuer of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and CEO Yoon Byung-seok of SK gas to continue the Disposable Product Zero Challenge.
But our commitment to sustainability doesn't stop there. Here are some of our ongoing efforts:

• We're refining our PP industry by developing circular and low carbon products as a sustainable solution for our planet
• We minimize the use of individual packaging through bulk product transportation
• We're planning to utilize packaging bags made from recently developed recycled materials into our products

At PolyMirae, we are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint. We continuously strive to reduce raw material usage, enhance product durability, and promote sustainability in everyday life.
Together, we're making a difference for a greener, more sustainable future.

PolyMirae participated in '2023 GLOBAL TALENT FAIR' organized by KOTRA for 2 days from August 21 to 22.
During the event, PolyMirae engaged in recruitment consultations and promotional activities targeted at job seekers.

This annual affair attracts approximately 200 companies and 2,000 job seekers, making it the largest Job Fair in Korea. PolyMirae has been consistently participating in this fair since 2019, conducting recruitment promotion activities for job seekers.

Moving forward, PolyMirae will continue its efforts to highlight its strong shareholder(LyondellBasell, DL Chemical) base, along with its differentiated value position, in order to attract competent talent.

On May 18-19, Mitchell Killeen, CEO of PolyMirae, delivered a speech on behalf of the Korean Petrochemical Association at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference in New Delhi, India.
During the opening ceremony, CEO Mitchell Killeen emphasized the importance of integrating environmental management into the business processes and strategies of Asian petrochemical companies. He highlighted the need to ensure sustainable growth and a promising future for the industry.
Furthermore, he said that eco-consciousness would shape the current era, with increasing expectations placed on the petrochemical industry to adapt and address environmental concerns.
Lastly, CEO Mitchell Killeen underscored efforts toward establishing a circular economy via recycling plastic waste and developing products with lower carbon footprints made from biomass.

On March 19, 2023, PolyMirae has achieved a significant milestone of 4,000 Accident-Free Days.

This accomplishment reflects the dedication of all employees to priortize "Safety First, Without Exception!" and their commitment to achieving flawless safety.

The unwavering support from the management for proactive safety enhancement initiatives has contributed to this achievement. Moving forward, PolyMirae will continue its best efforts to ensure that the record of accident-free days persists through the realization of a safety culture among all employees.

Mitchell Ian Killeen was appointed as CEO/President of PolyMirae on March 13.

Prior to that role, Mr. Mitchell joined LYB in 1996 and, over the past 27 years, has had a career in various fields, including ADTS, Sales & Marketing, JV Management and Business Development.

Mr. Mitchell has been involved with PolyMirae for more than 20 years since its very formation.

"Despite its tough business environment, we will look forward with confidence and courage and act thoughtfully but be quick & agile like the rabbit. "Mitchell said in his inaugural address.

Also, Mr. Mitchell thanked former CEO Kim Bang-Hyun for his past dedication.

Please join us in welcoming him to PolyMirae and wishing him every success in the future.

On December 9, 2022, PolyMirae achieved a record of 3,900 Accident-Free Days.

This milestone results from all employees' intense dedication and continuous efforts to build an accident-free workplace under the slogan "Safety First, Without Exception!" and "DRIVE IT HOME." By maintaining this mature and advanced safety culture, all employees should make more efforts to achieve 100% Accident-Free PolyMirae.