In March 2023, Hwaseong site received the highest Platinum certification from the Alliance for Water Stewardship, becoming the first to achieve the Platinum level in South Korea.
In 2024, our Suwon, Gumi, Gwangju, Giheung·Hwaseong, Pyeongtaek, Cheonan·Onyang sites as well as the Xi’an site in China and three subsidiaries in Vietnam (SEV, SEVT, and SEHC) also achieved the Platinum level certified by AWS. This means that all DS Division manufacturing sites in South Korea have achieved the Platinum level.
We plan to continue to expand AWS certification to major global sites, including India.
Sustainability in Operations > Reducing Water Use and Air Pollution
AWS Certification
AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship)
The AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) is a global collaborative organization of businesses, NGOs and public institutions committed to contributing to sustainable water resources. AWS Certification reviews local water related governance, stable water balance and water quality, important water-related areas, and water rights. It also reviews how we are collaborating with stakeholders to conserve water resources.
Main outcomes for AWS
- Good Water
Governance - Sustainable
Water Balance - Good Water
Quality Status - Important Water-
Related Areas - Safe Water,
Sanitation and
Hygiene for All
* Source : Alliance for Water Stewardship (a4ws.org)
AWS Standard
* Source : Alliance for Water Stewardship (a4ws.org)
- Step 1 Gather & Understand
Gather data to understand shared water challenges and water risks, impacts and opportunities
- Step 2 Commit & Plan
Commit to be a responsible water steward and develop a water stewardship plan
- Step 3 Implement
Implement the site's stewardship plan and improve impacts
- Step 4 Evaluate
Evaluate the site's performance annually
- Step 5 Communicate & Disclosure
Communicate about water stewardship and disclose the site's stewardship efforts
AWS Certification
Last updated June 27, 2025