Gwangyang Steelworks Donates All Proceeds from 'Anabada' Sharing Event

All Sales Proceeds Donated in Full to Local Underprivileged Groups

Deputy Manager Banghyun Lee Receives Jeonnam Governor's Commendation for Environmental Contributions

POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks (Director Lee Jin-su) celebrated the 28th World Environment Day by organizing a hope-sharing environmental protection activity, where employees collectively donated items to the ‘Anabada (Save, Share, Exchange, Reuse)’ market.

On the 3rd, Gwangyang Steelworks participated in the ‘2023 World Environment Day Citizen Participation Festival’ hosted by Gwangyang City at Madong Neighborhood Park and sponsored the sharing market held that day with items directly donated by employees.

At the "Environment Day Commemoration Event" hosted by Gwangyang City, Deputy General Manager Banghyun Lee (far left) of Gwangyang Steelworks received a commendation from the Governor of Jeollanam-do for his contributions to environmental protection activities.
Photo by Gwangyang Steelworks

Prior to the event, Gwangyang Steelworks collected items from employees to support the Anabada market. Employees donated a variety of items unused in their offices and homes, including ▲ household goods such as kitchen containers, eco bags, tumblers, and bags, ▲ electronic devices like mice, wireless earphones, and Bluetooth speakers, and ▲ hygiene-related products including ultraviolet sterilizers, masks, and air purifiers.

The collected items were sold to residents visiting the Anabada sharing market held during the event. The proceeds from the sales will be donated to underprivileged neighbors and vulnerable groups in the community, contributing to hope-sharing with neighbors.

A resident who purchased items sponsored by Gwangyang Steelworks at the sharing market said, "I was able to buy household goods I usually needed at a low price," adding, "Knowing that all proceeds are returned to the local community made the purchase feel even more meaningful as a form of donation."

Additionally, the ‘Forever Music Volunteer Talent Group (Leader Bang-hyun Lee),’ an orchestra volunteer group from Gwangyang Steelworks, drew attention by performing a pre-ceremony concert at the commemorative event. Over 40 members played various pre-ceremony pieces, including the national anthem, delighting visitors with beautiful melodies.

Notably, Bang-hyun Lee, Deputy Manager at Gwangyang Steelworks and leader of the Forever Talent Volunteer Group, received a commendation from the Governor of Jeollanam-do for his contributions to environmental protection in the local community. Deputy Manager Lee has been active in the ‘Gwangyang City Sustainable Environment Council,’ discussing local environmental issues with Gwangyang City Hall, environmental organizations, and experts, leading efforts to promote a culture of environmental protection in the community.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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