Business Partners

Orion reports the planning and implementation results of supply chain sustainability management activities, including supply chain ESG assessments and management support programs, to the ESG Committee under the Board of Directors, and strives to improve these initiatives through continuous deliberation and oversight of key matters. The ESG Committee discusses the direction and performance of key ESG areas, such

Supply Chain Policy
Orion respects its Business Partners, including suppliers and retailers, and pursues Win-Win growth based on fair and transparent business relationships.

To achieve sustainable growth together with its Business Partners, Orion manages supply chain risks related to ethical management, human rights, safety and health, and the environment. In addition, the company has established the Code of Conduct for Business Partners to promote responsible ESG management in collaboration with its business partners.

Moving forward, Orion will continue to strengthen sustainable supply chain management by conducting ESG assessments, providing management support, and fostering win-win cooperation with its business partners.

Orion Corporation
CEO Seung-Joon Lee

Establishment of the Business Partner Code of Conduct
Orion has established a sustainable supply chain management system to provide consumers with products that offer economic, social, and environmental value. To help all business partners conduct their operations in accordance with relevant laws and ethical standards and fulfill their social and environmental responsibilities, Orion has established and operates the “Orion Business Partner Code of Conduct,” which reflects global standards and guidelines.

Supply Chain ESG Assessment and Management Support
To strengthen sustainability across the supply chain, Orion conducts ESG assessments and provides management support for its business partners. Starting in 2025, we have been promoting self-assessments among our business partners through a joint supply chain ESG initiative in collaboration with the Korea Food Industry Association. We are also evaluating the ESG performance of key business partners through third-party verification and systematically identifying ESG risks in areas such as ethical management, human rights, occupational safety and health, and the environment. To help mitigate and improve ESG risks in the supply chain, Orion also offers consulting services and training programs to business partners, while implementing a variety of programs to support win-win growth in various areas such as quality, technology, education, and finance.

Dedicated Organization for Win-Win Growth
Since 2016, Orion has operated a dedicated organization for win-win growth and implemented various activities to promote win-win growth with our suppliers based on fair trade. We have formed this dedicated organizational structure centered on the Win-Win Growth Task Force (TF), which reports key mid- to long-term issues to the ESG Committee, or submits them as agenda items for resolution, and continuously promotes mutual cooperation initiatives.

Establishing a Fair and Transparent Trading Environment
Orion builds mutual trust with its suppliers based on fair and transparent transactions and strives for mutual growth. Furthermore, we adhere to fair trade principles and continuously refine relevant systems to foster a sound trading culture across the industry. We operate various internal control and prevention systems to strengthen our fair trade framework. In additions, Orion proactively prevents unfair trading practices such as bribery, the acceptance of money or gifts, and price fixing through the Anonymous Reporting Center. In 2018, we became the first company in the confectionery industry to introduce an open bidding system, thereby enhancing transparency in the supplier selection process. Furthermore, in 2021, we revised the “Guidelines on Fair Selection (Registration) of Suppliers” to strengthen the objectivity and fairness of supplier registration and evaluation criteria.

Constant Reinforcement of the Fair Trade System

• Operation of the Anonymous Reporting Center → Prevention of unfair trade practices, such as bribery, acceptance of money or gifts, and price fixing
• Adoption of an open bidding system for the first time among Korean confectionery businesses (2018)
• Revision of the “Guidelines on Fair Selection (Registration) of Suppliers” (2021)

Orion has adopted and implemented the four major fair trade practices for compliance with subcontracting laws established by the Fair Trade Commission, and based on these, we have established a fair subcontracting system with our suppliers.

Establishment of Fair Trade Compliance Policies for Employees
Orion has established and implements a fair trade policy and guidelines within its Code of Ethics to ensure that all employees across the entire organization comply with fair trade laws and ethical standards. This policy covers areas such as win-win growth and fair trade with business partners, fair business conduct, clear separation of business and personal matters, protection of internal information, and reporting of unethical conduct, and all employees shall adhere to these as fundamental principles when performing their duties. Further details can be found in the “Orion Code of Ethics” and “Appendix: Guidelines for Ethical Decision-Making.”

Orion identifies and selects suppliers based on the following criteria:

• Possession of the “Certificate of Excellence in ESG for SMEs” issued by the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership
• Possession of certifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO) related to environmental and social indicators under sustainable management (ESG)
• Possession of relevant professional licenses required by applicable laws and regulations
• Financial soundness of the supplier, as assessed by an external professional evaluation agency
• History of violations of relevant laws, such as the Subcontracting Act, over a specified period
• Track record of technology development and possession of facilities related to the transaction

Orion operates various support programs that provide tangible assistance to suppliers to foster win-win growth.

      [Development of eco-friendly packaging material]

• Green Technology Certificate from the Ministry of Environment: Reduces carbon emissions by 42%
• Joint patent application: new technology on manufacturing ethanol ink
• Sales of Orion suppliers: increased from KRW 400 million in 2016 to KRW 1.3 billion in 2025

• Operation of a KRW 10 billion mutual growth fund, operation of a mutual growth payment system

Fair Trade Education for Employees
To enhance awareness regarding the importance of fair trade and prevent unfair trading practices, Orion is implementing differentiated fair trade education tailored to job roles for our employees, led by the compliance support organization (Legal Affairs Team) as follows:

Win-Win Growth Index and Fair Trade Agreement Compliance Evaluation Results
Orion has achieved an “Excellent” rating in the Win-Win Growth Index Evaluation for three consecutive years and has received the “Best” rating in the Fair Trade Agreement Implementation Evaluation for seven consecutive years.