In addition, we declared the year 2021 as the 'First year of Sustainable Management' and built a system to pursue ESG management. We established the Corporate Sustainability Committee as the highest decision-making body under the Board of Directors and assessed our strategies and directions. By establishing the Corporate Sustainability Council and the ESG Center, we heightened our implementation competencies. [...] CJ CheilJedang approves strategies to respond to climate change and oversees its implementation within the Corporate Sustainability Committee, established in April 2021 under the highest decision-making body of the company, the Board of Directors. In December 2021, the Council decided on management strategies for sustainable environment with the declaration to achieve Carbon Neutral & Zero Waste by 2050. Moving forward, the Corporate Sustainability Committee will decide on the company's business direction based on the analysis on future climate risks. [...] The Corporate Sustainability Council, chaired by the CEO is composed of the highest management directors in each business field and dedicated organizations' managers. This Council plans/establishes response measures and continuously discovers tasks for climate change response executing the functions of a Steering Committee. [...] By constructing the Corporate Sustainability Council, CJ CheilJedang has set an identifying, analyzing and reporting system in place so that the company can recognize potential risks posed by climate change and manage the impact on the business that may arise from the uncertainties. To implement the system, we have established an Environment Strategy Team under the ESG Center, which is responsible for company-wide climate change response and eco-friendly activities. The Environment Strategy Team is responsible for identifying and analyzing risks, establishing and implementing company-wide strategies, managing cooperation among each business sector and dedicated organizations as well as external and internal communication."
"###### Company-Wide System for Policy Contributions
CJ CheilJedang strictly abides by Article 31 of Chapter VI of the Political Funds Act(Restrictions on Contributions), under which all corporations and organizations are prohibited from contributing to any political funds. We do not provide funds for any political purpose, election, political party, or lobbying activity that may directly influence the policymaking process. However, we aim to contribute to the development of local communities and industries through support for politically independent associations. In 2021, we provided about KRW 1.515 million to such associations. In line with our business characteristics, we are engaged with the Korea Soybean Processing Association and the Korea Flour Mills Industry Association to identify and obtain advice on new trends in milling technology.
**Payment for Relevant Association**
**Category** **Unit** **2019** **2020** **2021**
Lobbying·Interest Group KRW million 0 0 0
Political Campaign KRW million 0 0 0
Relevant Associations KRW million 1,550 1,567 1,515
**Details of Expenditures for Major Relevant Associations**