Ethical Management
A global pioneer in the development of new drugs
SK Biopharmaceuticals provides a variety of online and offline whistleblowing channels to employees, subsidiaries,
business partners, and customers for filing, informing or raising ethics and/or anti-corruption related issues at any time.
When needed, the Compliance Team shall conduct an investigation, and the Disciplinary Committee shall be held accordingly.
The result of the investigation shall be reported to the management body, including the Audit Committee.
The company operates the Whistleblower Protection Program to ensure the confidentiality of whistleblower and the report.
Whistleblowing Channel
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Whistleblowing ChannelEmail : skbp.ethics@sk.com
Whistleblowing Process
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Receipt/Registration
- Registration of whistleblowing
report on SK Group
Whistleblowing System
- Registration of whistleblowing
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Preliminary Investigation
- Information Review
(Target Identification) - Decision on whether
to initiate an investigation - Initiation of an investigation
(Or, transfer/closure of a case)
- Information Review
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Investigation
- Investigation on relevant
personnel, suspected
misconduct - Gathering information
from various channels
(when needed)
- Investigation on relevant
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Completion
- Closure of an Investigation
- Follow-up Action
(corrective action, etc.) - Reporting the investigation
result (corrective action) to the
Management/Audit Committee - Notification of the result
to the whistleblower
| Year | Number of Reports | Types of Misconduct | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | - | - |
| 2023 | 0 | - | - |
| 2024 | 1 | Employee Relations Issue | Completed |
Whistleblower Protection Program
SK Biopharmaceuticals protects whistleblowers through the Whistleblower Protection Program. The anonymity of the whistleblower is secured at all times, and the Program offers protection against any forms of retaliation against the whistleblower for filing a complaint.
Whistleblower Protection Program
- 1. The whistleblower’s information shall not be disclosed against his/her will and shall be strictly kept confidential.
- 2. The whistleblower who makes a legitimate report shall not be subject to any disadvantage or discrimination.
- 3. Anyone providing evidence (including but not limited to testimony, data, etc.) shall be equally protected.
- 4. Any forms of retaliation (including but not limited to searching for the whistleblower, retaliation,
or information leakage) are strictly prohibited. - 5. In case anyone is put in disadvantage, he/she has the right to request for corrective and
protective measures, and the company shall take appropriate steps to minimize adverse consequences
arising out of it.