GS25 Invests 5 Billion KRW in Free Installation of 'Eco Cover' to "Alleviate Electricity Costs"

Prevent Cold Air Leakage from Refrigerated Display Cases
Save 350,000 KRW in Annual Electricity Costs per Store

GS25 announced on the 10th that it will invest 5 billion KRW to provide free installation of eco covers in franchise stores.

A model is looking at an eco cover at GS25.
[Photo by GS25]

The eco cover is a transparent screen that prevents cold air from leaking out of refrigerated display cases, which are maintained at a constant temperature of 4 to 8 degrees Celsius. GS25 made this decision to reduce the electricity costs for store owners and to maintain product freshness. Installation is expected to be completed within this year at stores nationwide where energy-saving effects can be achieved.

After conducting a test operation of the eco cover for 6 hours a day at selected stores, GS25 expects an annual energy saving of up to approximately 2,500 kWh (350,000 KRW) per store. If expanded to all stores nationwide, the savings are expected to increase to about 40 GWh (5.3 billion KRW). This amount of electricity is equivalent to powering 20-watt fluorescent lamps 20 billion times for one hour.

The eco cover introduced by GS25 this time has significantly improved transparency compared to existing products and operates smoothly when rolled up, so it does not affect customers' purchasing behavior.

Separately from the eco cover installation, GS25 plans to simultaneously promote the open refrigerator door installation project conducted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. GS25 has also introduced a Smart Energy Management System (SEMS) that optimizes the management of heating and electrical equipment within stores. As a result, the average electricity consumption per store was reduced by about 17%, from 6,192 kWh in 2019 to 5,406 kWh in 2023.

Jung Jae-hyung, Executive Director of GS Retail Convenience Store Division, said, “GS25 aims to lead win-win management that truly practices ESG management through bold investments in energy reduction and alleviates the actual burden on store owners.”

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