Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Obtains UN Certification for 'Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Residential Buildings'

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The "Standard Baseline for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Residential Buildings," developed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Appraisal Board, was officially approved on the 1st as an international certification under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

The standard baseline presents the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by apartments classified into 18 types based on climate, exclusive area, year of completion, and heating method by analyzing the building energy and greenhouse gas information system database (DB) collected and managed by the Ministry of Land.

Although the theoretical background was announced by the UN in August 2018, there were almost no actual cases of application due to the lack of accumulated data. Korea, having collected, possessed, and managed energy usage data for all buildings, has achieved the world's first development and official registration of related technology.

By utilizing the standard baseline, measuring the amount of greenhouse gas reduction becomes easier, providing a foundation for general residents of apartments and others to participate in carbon credit trading.

Until now, even if building efficiency was improved through window replacement, enhanced insulation, or the introduction of high-efficiency lighting devices, it was difficult to measure greenhouse gas emissions before and after efficiency improvements individually, making it hard to link to carbon credit projects. However, with the introduction of the standard baseline system, the reduction amount can be officially recognized.

Furthermore, once the standard baseline system is established, it will create a foundation for the private sector to participate in carbon credit trading based on greenhouse gas reductions, which is expected to help activate government-prioritized Green New Deal projects such as green remodeling and rooftop solar power.

Based on this achievement, the Ministry of Land plans to develop standard baselines for apartments using district heating, residential buildings other than apartments, and commercial buildings, while continuing to expand policies that induce greenhouse gas reduction.

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