Jungjingong, '2050 Carbon Neutrality Joint Declaration' at Goryeong Casting Complex in Gyeongbuk

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] On the 18th, the Small and Medium Business Corporation held an on-site meeting and carbon neutrality declaration event with member companies of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Foundry Business Cooperative at the Goryeong 1 Industrial Complex Management Corporation in Goryeong-gun, Gyeongbuk.

The event was attended by Kim Hak-do, Chairman of the Small and Medium Business Corporation (pictured), Kim Jong-tae, Chairman of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Foundry Business Cooperative, seven representatives of member companies, and Yoon Min-gu, Executive Director of the Goryeong 1 Industrial Complex Management Corporation.

The Small and Medium Business Corporation prepared the meeting to explore support measures for low-carbon management transition of foundry industry companies with high carbon emissions and to promote participation of companies through the joint 2050 carbon neutrality declaration between the Small and Medium Business Corporation and the Foundry Cooperative.

On the day, the Small and Medium Business Corporation introduced the pilot operation results of the carbon neutrality level diagnosis being developed this year and policies supporting the transition of root industry complexes into green innovation complexes. Following this, participants shared opinions on policy support measures such as ▲support funds for cooperative projects related to joint disposal facilities for waste foundry sand and joint dormitories for on-site workers ▲facility support for green factories.

Immediately after the meeting, Chairman Kim and seven representatives of participating companies held a declaration ceremony recognizing that greenhouse gas reduction in response to climate change is a common task for humanity and pledged to actively participate in the government's 2050 carbon neutrality policy. They plan to take the lead in raising awareness among executives and employees, using low-carbon raw materials, improving energy efficiency, and spreading consensus on carbon reduction efforts for the future.

Chairman Kim said, "We will strengthen on-site communication to help small and medium ventures swiftly and successfully transition to carbon-neutral management."

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