POSCO E&C Leads Carbon Emission Reduction... Launches 'Eco Driving Campaign'

Posco E&C announced on the 14th that it will promote the 'Eco Driving Campaign' at all construction sites in line with the Posco Group's '2050 Carbon Neutral Vision.'

In particular, it is taking the lead in practicing Posco Group's Real Value management by joining the global carbon neutrality initiative SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative), which sets science-based carbon reduction targets.

The Eco Driving Campaign is an Eco & Challenge activity promoted together with partner companies to practice carbon neutrality by reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption through minimizing equipment idling during the operation of machinery such as excavators and dump trucks used at construction sites.

Posco E&C plans to specify in the standard purchase specifications applied to all sites ▲minimization of idling ▲appropriate speed driving within the site ▲restriction on the use of old equipment vehicles ▲engine shutdown during cargo handling, waiting, and breaks.

Approximately 1,200 pieces of equipment operate daily at all Posco E&C sites. If the equipment does not idle for one hour, it is expected to reduce about 6.6 tons of carbon per day and about 2,400 tons annually. This amount is equivalent to the carbon absorption of approximately 370,000 trees over one year.

In addition, Posco E&C became the first domestic construction company to establish a carbon neutrality strategy and joined the 'SBTi' to secure objectivity and reliability. SBTi is a global initiative that verifies companies' carbon emission reduction targets based on scientific evidence, setting emission reduction goals according to the Paris Agreement and leading campaigns to limit the average temperature rise to 1.5°C.

Through joining SBTi, Posco E&C has set specific goals such as ▲expansion of renewable energy projects ▲energy efficiency improvement of sites and buildings ▲Scope 3 carbon reduction and support in the supply chain ▲carbon reduction during building operation stages according to the zero-energy building roadmap, with plans to complete verification in the second half of this year.

Posco E&C also plans to take the lead in preparing and applying self-design and construction guidelines for zero-energy apartment complexes. By improving insulation and window performance by building parts and enhancing equipment efficiency, it will propose optimized installation capacities for buildings to reduce energy consumption and produce renewable energy through solar power generation.

Applying the guidelines to newly constructed apartment complexes will reduce energy consumption per household by 25-35% compared to existing levels, and the energy self-sufficiency rate can more than double, enabling residents to save on heating and cooling costs.

Posco E&C is also preparing a 'Remodeling Zero-Energy Guideline' that reflects remodeling characteristics to reduce annual heating energy consumption per household despite an increase in exclusive area compared to existing buildings.

Accordingly, it is developing technologies such as solar module layout optimization systems, high-performance windows, and airtightness improvement technologies. It also plans to gradually promote performance enhancement research for technologies to realize zero-energy buildings, including the advancement of big data-based HEMS (Home Energy Management Systems).

A Posco E&C official stated, "We will continue to practice various carbon reduction activities to realize the company's values of pursuing Eco & Challenge and strengthen Real Value to enhance competitiveness. We will also continuously strive for social value and the construction of an eco-friendly future society."

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