Gwangju Transportation Corporation Receives 'Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award' at Korea Energy Awards

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Gwangju Urban Corporation was recognized for its contribution to creating a green city of Gwangju by responding to the government's energy policy and practicing eco-friendly management, and received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award. Photo by Gwangju Transportation Corporation

Gwangju Transportation Corporation recently announced on the 2nd that it received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the ‘2024 Korea Energy Awards’ in recognition of its leadership in low-carbon green growth through energy management.

The Korea Energy Awards are given annually by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Energy Agency to institutions and organizations that have contributed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, responding to the climate crisis, and developing the renewable energy industry in line with national energy policies.

At this award ceremony, the corporation was recognized for its various energy management activities, including ▲utilization of renewable energy such as solar power generation ▲participation in regional energy saving and R&D projects ▲installation of windproof doors at stations and optimal operation of air conditioning systems to reduce energy costs ▲operation of a dedicated TF team for efficient energy use, contributing to the realization of ‘Carbon Reduction Green City Gwangju.’

Previously, the corporation received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the ‘2024 Korea Green Management Awards’ last month for its efforts in practicing climate change response through eco-friendly management, thereby gaining external recognition for its excellent competitiveness in the energy and environmental sectors.

Jo Ik-moon, President of Gwangju Transportation Corporation, said, “We are pleased to be recognized for the company-wide efforts of our executives and employees in energy management,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to contribute to achieving Gwangju’s 2045 carbon neutrality through greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable management.”

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