BPA Holds 'Emissions Trading Scheme Seminar' for Busan Port Operators

Discussion on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans and Future Joint Tasks for Container Terminal Operators

Busan Port Authority (BPA, President Kang Junseok) held a greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme (ETS) briefing session for representatives of container terminal operators at Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX) on the 27th.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System briefing held on the 27th at Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center.

This briefing was organized to systematically manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Busan Port, in anticipation of the inclusion of New Port Terminals 1 to 5 as entities subject to greenhouse gas emission allowance allocation starting next year, following the Ministry of Environment's announcement on July 31.

The session covered the concept of greenhouse gas emission allowances, the emissions trading system, and response strategies for the port sector. It was followed by discussions on voluntary greenhouse gas reduction measures that each operator can participate in.

With the inclusion of New Port terminals in the emission allowance allocation scheme, Busan Port Authority plans to accelerate its efforts for greenhouse gas reduction to achieve carbon neutrality at Busan Port. The authority is currently implementing various decarbonization policies with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to the 2030 business-as-usual (BAU) projection.

Lee Sangkwon, Head of Construction Division at BPA, stated, "Achieving carbon neutrality at Busan Port requires not only BPA but also the cooperation of all operators. Starting with this briefing, we will make further efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by closely collaborating with terminal operators through regular meetings and other initiatives."

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