Greenhouse Gas ↓ Recycling ↑... LG Electronics Strengthens 'Green Management'

Improvement in Air Pollutant Emissions
Significant Increase in Solar Power Usage

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] LG Electronics is strengthening its green management through an eco-friendly production system.

According to LG Electronics' Sustainability Management Report on the 6th, the total greenhouse gas emissions by LG Electronics last year amounted to 1.5 million tons, showing an 8.5% decrease compared to 1.64 million tons in 2018. Direct greenhouse gas emissions also decreased by 27.6%, from 650,000 tons the previous year to 470,000 tons.

Emissions of major air pollutants also improved. During the same period, sulfur oxide emissions dropped from 38.3 tons to 13 tons, and domestic volatile organic compounds decreased from 18 tons to 8.9 tons. However, nitrogen compound emissions increased by 59% from 55.4 tons the previous year to 88.1 tons last year, and overseas particulate matter emissions slightly rose from 57.9 tons to 61.9 tons.

The recycling rate of waste is also increasing. LG Electronics recycled a total of 144,800 tons of waste last year, raising the utilization rate by 9.6% compared to 132,000 tons the previous year. During the same period, waste incineration decreased from 10,957 tons to 863 tons, and landfill amounts dropped from 31,712 tons to 12,035 tons. Additionally, the use of renewable energy such as solar power significantly increased to 5.4 TJ (terajoules, an energy unit) last year from 0.7 TJ the previous year.

LG Electronics plans to reduce carbon emissions to 50% of the 2017 level by 2030 through its carbon neutrality achievement plan. In cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, it aims to reduce waste generation by the end of this year through a pilot project called 'Packaging Material Reusability Assessment,' which is expected to cut approximately 85 tons of paper and 19 tons of expanded polystyrene annually.

LG Electronics stated, "Based on three major sustainability management goals?promoting intelligent lifestyles, achieving carbon neutrality and a circular economy, and realizing a better society?we will do our best to prepare for a sustainable future."

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