Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation, Climate Change Response Achievements... Environmental Innovation Award Winner

The Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation achieved outstanding results in responding to climate change this year and received the 'Environmental Innovation Award.'

The Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation announced on the 23rd that it received the Environmental Innovation Award (Climate Change Response category) at the ‘2024 Consumer ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance Management) Innovation Awards’ ceremony held at the National Assembly Library.

In 2023, the foundation declared carbon neutrality and sustainable management through the ‘Labor-Management Joint ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance Management) Declaration’ and installed solar panels on unused land at its office building, producing an additional 737,718 kWh of eco-friendly energy annually. It is currently implementing a phased plan aiming to achieve RE100.

Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation received the Environmental Innovation Award (Climate Change Response category) at the '2024 Consumer ESG (Environment, Social, Governance Management) Innovation Awards' ceremony held at the National Assembly Library on the 23rd. Photo by Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation

Additionally, by banning single-use products, promoting the use of reusable cups, and adopting paperless meeting systems, the foundation established an eco-friendly office environment and ranked first in the Gyeonggi-do public institution carbon reduction challenge.

Furthermore, the foundation is focusing on creating an eco-friendly employment ecosystem. Through training electric vehicle maintenance personnel, solar panel technicians, and renewable energy practical training, it achieved an average of 1.3 certifications per person. At the same time, it is strengthening a sustainable economic foundation within Gyeonggi-do by supporting eco-friendly companies and revitalizing startups.

Yoon Deok-ryong, CEO of the Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation, emphasized, "This award is the result created together by the residents and the foundation’s executives and staff, reflecting our efforts toward realizing carbon neutrality and creating eco-friendly jobs. We will take the lead in building a sustainable society through eco-friendly management and contributions to the local community."

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