Changwon Special City Concludes Commitment to Climate Crisis Response and ESG Management Implementation

Started first relay in November last year, successful completion of 100 SME donors

Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, has successfully completed its commitment to responding to the climate crisis and practicing ESG management.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam has successfully completed the pledge to respond to the climate crisis and practice ESG management.

On the 14th at 10 a.m., the city announced in the reception room that it had successfully completed the '100-Person Relay Donation for Climate Crisis Response and ESG Management Practice' together with representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises, the Relay Donation Promotion Committee, and Changwon YMCA.

On this day, ▲ Jinyang CEO Jo Young-do (No. 96) ▲ Kotek President Park Dae-geun (No. 97) ▲ GNT President Sung Jae-gi (No. 98) ▲ Woorim Tech CEO Lee Sam-yeon (No. 99) ▲ EM Korea CEO Kang Sam-su (No. 100) participated in the donation.

The city has been communicating with various experts such as the first generation of manufacturers in the Changwon industrial complex, next-generation managers, construction industry professionals, and lawyers to listen to issues related to climate and environmental problems and difficulties in corporate activities. Using the donation funds, LED lights were replaced in 95 households in Dong-eup and Wolyeong-dong, and mini solar panels were installed free of charge in 174 apartment households in Buheung-dong, Jinhae-gu, supporting the reduction of electricity usage and carbon emissions for vulnerable groups.

Lee Nyeon-ho, the first donor and promotion committee chairman, said, “I feel rewarded that the meaningful relay, uniquely conducted nationwide, has been successfully completed,” and added, “I request that the connection with the 100 participants continues and that the voices from the field be reflected in Changwon city administration.”

Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, “In the era of the climate crisis and changes in the global trade environment, preparation is necessary, but small and medium-sized enterprises are unable to prepare countermeasures,” and added, “We will continue administration to transform Changwon Special City, whose city administration direction is the No. 1 place for the 4th Industrial Revolution, into an eco-friendly company that reduces carbon emissions along with the leap into AI and digital industries.”

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