POSCO E&C Leads Clean Ocean Initiative with Korea Coast Guard

Extension of 'Marine Environment Conservation Business Agreement'
157 tons of marine debris collected since 2020

POSCO E&C announced on the 22nd that it has extended the "Marine Environment Conservation Business Agreement" with the Korea Coast Guard at its Songdo headquarters.

Kim Jong-wook, Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard (left), and Han Sung-hee, President of POSCO E&C, are taking a commemorative photo after signing the extension of the "Marine Environment Conservation Business Agreement" on the 22nd. / Photo by POSCO E&C

The agreement ceremony was attended by Han Sung-hee, President of POSCO E&C, and Kim Jong-wook, Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard, among others.

Since the first agreement in November 2020, the two parties have collected approximately 157 tons of marine debris, including discarded fishing gear, through cleanup activities. The Clean Ocean volunteer group, composed of POSCO E&C field employees, collaborated with local coast guard stations.

They also held a total of three events, including a marine pollution prevention idea contest and a marine environment conservation photo and poster contest. Educational materials were produced and distributed to education offices to educate youth on the importance of the marine environment.

This year, they are promoting a Blue Carbon campaign to establish salt-tolerant plant communities in Incheon Seaside Park and Buan Julpo Bay mudflats.

President Han Sung-hee stated, "Through the extension of this agreement, we will create salt-tolerant plant communities for carbon neutrality, secure Blue Carbon through this, and carry out marine environment conservation campaigns that resonate with all generations," adding, "We will continue to lead in creating real value and add value to the world through challenges toward space."

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