Incheon Environmental Corporation Declares '2045 Carbon Neutrality'... Launches Greenhouse Gas Reduction Committee

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon Environmental Corporation launched the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Committee on the 17th along with the declaration of '2045 Carbon Neutrality.'

The corporation declared 2045 Carbon Neutrality to proactively lead Incheon City's carbon neutrality policy, which is five years ahead of the national carbon neutrality target.

As key implementation plans, four core tasks were selected: designation and operation of a carbon neutrality cluster, activation of bio-business, expansion of renewable energy, and introduction of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology.

Additionally, 17 promotion tasks were presented, including voluntary participation of Incheon citizens, carbon neutrality education, support for developing countries, establishment of biogas production facilities, construction of hydrogen, solar power, fuel cells, biogas production facilities, and application of CCUS technology.

On the same day, to ensure the successful execution of carbon neutrality, the corporation launched the 'Greenhouse Gas Reduction Committee' chaired by Chairman Choi Gye-woon, centered on facility managers of eight sewage treatment plants, three incineration facilities, and one resource recovery facility.

The committee is expected to operate until achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, preparing phased promotion tasks considering the characteristics of each facility in line with the corporation's carbon neutrality goals.

In particular, as the only environmental public enterprise in Incheon, the corporation plans to solidify its role as the main agent for implementing regional carbon neutrality policies and as an executor realizing Incheon's climate change response and carbon neutrality.

Chairman Choi stated, "Since carbon neutrality requires energy transition, a more active role in energy demand management, such as self-power generation and renewable energy supply, is necessary," and added, "We will cooperate with Incheon City to increase the participation of Incheon citizens and policy acceptance for realizing carbon neutrality."

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