Sampyo Cement Collects Marine Waste at Deoksan Beach... "Expanding ESG Management"

Sampyo Cement contributed to the preservation of clean coastal areas through marine debris collection activities.

On the 10th, Sampyo Cement announced that it recently collected various marine debris left on the beach at Deoksan Beach in Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok City, together with about 70 people including executives and employees, members of the Samcheok City Council, Samcheok City officials, the Gangwon Branch of the Environmental Practice Association Samcheok Chapter, and residents of Deoksan Village.

Deoksan Beach is the 'Samcheok No. 1' companion beach. In June, Sampyo Cement received approval to adopt this beach as a companion beach from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation to take the lead in solving marine debris problems.

On that day, ahead of the beach opening, Sampyo Cement inspected facilities to create a clean and safe environment in preparation for the peak vacation season. In addition, centered on executives and employees, city council members, officials, environmental group members, and local residents walked along the 1.3 km beach to pick up trash and take the lead in preserving the marine ecosystem.

Seowon Cheol, Executive Director of Sampyo Cement, said, "Through adopting the companion beach, we will cherish and manage Deoksan Beach, which has become a new member of Sampyo, together with our executives and employees to take the lead in creating a clean sea," adding, "We plan to raise awareness of the importance of nature conservation and expand sustainable ESG management in the future."

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