SK Hynix

SK Hynix

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+0.58 -55
Industry: Semiconductors
Listing country: Korea, Republic of
Year added: 2021

SK Hynix, incorporated in 1983, is headquartered in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The company plays a vital role in the semiconductor industry, focusing on two primary business segments: semiconductors and memory chips. The memory chips division specializes in the production of DRAM and NAND Flash. SK Hynix is recognized for its own brand, under which it offers a variety of memory and storage products. The company's products and services have a far-reaching presence, with key markets located in China, the United States, and its home country of South Korea. Beyond these significant markets, SK Hynix also serves a wide array of customers across other Asian countries, Europe, and various regions around the globe. With the demand for its products being global, SK Hynix is deeply involved in the international supply chain, catering to the needs of the electronics and technology sectors worldwide. (Powered by AI)

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SK Hynix

The introduction of semiconductors was groundbreaking, as it led to the development of computers, resulting in the informatization of industries1. Every electrical device that makes use of computer processing technology needs a semiconductor memor...

Toluwalope T. February 12th, 2024
44 ratings
SK Hynix

Discrimination makes it harder for minorities to meet basic financial requirements1. People are often discriminated against based on age, race, ethnicity, etc2. Increasing minority representation improves their economic and psychological health co...

Rebecca L. November 26th, 2023
18 ratings
SK Hynix

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the statutory cor...

Bolu F. November 10th, 2023
18 ratings
SK Hynix

In 2021, about 57.4 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of e-waste was generated worldwide1. Out of these, only 17.4% were recycled2 E-waste contains several harmful additives or dangerous chemicals that, when discharged into the environment, cause serious ...

Gift O. September 4th, 2023
30 ratings
SK Hynix

Annually, the world generates 2 Bn tonnes (t) of solid municipal waste1. About 40% of the waste generated globally is managed improperly, dumped, or openly burned, while only 14% is recycled2. Waste sent to landfills often contributes to global cl...

Rebecca L. August 13th, 2023
18 ratings
SK Hynix

In 2022, around 3.3 billion (Bn) people were employed globally1. Employment is essential for eradicating poverty and contributing to economic growth2;p1. Decent work contributes to security in the workplace, builds social protection for families, ...

Ruqqaiya K. August 10th, 2023
20 ratings
SK Hynix

Every year, about 4 trillion m3 of water is consumed worldwide1. Only 3% of the total available water on Earth is freshwater, and only 0.5% is available for human consumption2. Around 20% of the total water consumption is used by industry3;p7. Pro...

Rebecca L. July 18th, 2023
26 ratings
SK Hynix

In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO2e1.To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, an annual GHG emission reduction of 7.6% is required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is cau...

Muhammad Aqib A. June 6th, 2023
48 ratings
SK Hynix

The electronics sector is involved in producing consumer electronics and electronic equipment and manufactures electrical components for different products1. Increased productivity generates higher revenues and can lead to social and economic bene...

Shar Ali S. August 1st, 2022
24 ratings
SK Hynix

In 2020, women represented 38.8% of the global workforce, but 37% of managers, 23% of executives, and 20.6% of the BODs1. Gender equality empowers women and prevents discrimination and low leadership share2. According to ILO, a company needs 40-60...

Bayonle B. January 24th, 2022
16 ratings

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