Eom Ju-seong, CEO of Kiwoom Securities, Joins 'Bye Bye Plastic Challenge'

Um Ju-seong, CEO of Kiwoom Securities, participated in the nationwide environmental protection campaign ‘Bye Bye Plastic Challenge’ on the 18th.

Eom Ju-seong, CEO of Kiwoom Securities, participated in the Bye Bye Plastic Challenge holding a reusable cup and an eco bag. Kiwoom Securities

Launched in August last year under the Ministry of Environment, the ‘Bye Bye Plastic Challenge’ is a nationwide campaign conducted in a relay format, delivering the message of saying goodbye to plastic and expressing the commitment to eco-friendly practices for a sustainable future by nominating the next participant.

Shortly after his inauguration earlier this year, CEO Um reorganized the company by establishing the ESG Promotion Team to lead more systematic and continuous eco-friendly activities. The company carried out activities such as the ‘Walking Donation Campaign,’ which achieved the carbon reduction effect equivalent to 1,613 pine trees, the removal of invasive plants in the Saetgang ecosystem, and the creation of biotopes (biological habitats) to preserve biodiversity.

Since June, all paper cups previously provided in the in-house caf? have been replaced with reusable cups, and all employees use personal tumblers or reusable cups to practice eco-friendly habits in their daily lives.

Kiwoom Securities has been consistently implementing various eco-friendly activities. Since 2019, through the paperless campaign, the company has effectively reduced the amount of paper used in business operations. Additionally, they have replaced most of their company vehicles with eco-friendly hybrid cars to reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, they save energy by maintaining appropriate office temperatures and conducting campaigns to turn off lights during lunch breaks and other times.

CEO Um participated in this challenge upon the recommendation of Ko Kyung-mo, CEO of Eugene Investment & Securities, and nominated Joo-won, CEO of Sangsangin Securities, as the next participant.

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