Gyeongnam Chamber of Commerce Council and Korea Maritime and Ocean University Sign Agreement for Carbon Neutrality Innovation

The Gyeongnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Council and the Korea Maritime and Ocean University signed a 'Business Agreement for Carbon Neutral Digital Innovation' at the conference room on the 2nd floor of the Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Signing of Carbon Neutrality Agreement.

The agreement, made on the 14th, aims to address carbon emission issues faced by local communities and companies in the maritime industry and commerce sectors in line with the 2050 carbon neutrality policy, and to promote sustainable growth by realizing carbon neutrality goals.

In particular, this agreement focuses on helping companies more effectively achieve carbon neutrality goals by fostering talent with the technical capabilities necessary to reduce carbon emissions within the region.

Both organizations will promote collaborative activities such as ▲operating educational programs to cultivate excellent professionals ▲running certification programs to strengthen the capabilities of local companies ▲providing academic advice and conducting joint research.

Additionally, they plan to actively utilize each institution’s personnel and infrastructure to conduct seminars and educational programs. Through this, various research and educational opportunities will be provided so that local talents can acquire expertise in carbon neutrality and digital transformation. They also plan to offer consulting to help local communities and companies recognize the importance of carbon neutrality and implement practical carbon reduction measures.

Chairman Choi Jae-ho said, “Carbon neutrality is no longer an option but an essential task. Through this agreement, companies in the Gyeongnam region will have opportunities to receive support for the technical and human resources necessary to achieve carbon neutrality,” adding, “This agreement will greatly help enhance the carbon neutrality response capabilities of local companies and create new business opportunities.”

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