Hoseo University and Asan City Launch 'ESG Innovation Leaders'... Leading Carbon-Neutral Smart City

Establishing Local ESG Governance
Presenting a Citizen-Participation Practice Model

Hoseo University and Asan City announced on September 25 that they held the "ESG Innovation Leader Launch Ceremony" at Hoseo University's KTX Campus on September 24, with more than 250 citizens and ESG organizations participating.

The launch ceremony included the awarding of ESG-E professional certificates, a presentation on the achievements of Asan City's small-scale smart city project, a lecture by the Korea Environment Corporation, and the appointment of ESG innovation leaders. Citizen-participation programs such as a demonstration of Hoseo University's intelligent patrol robot, a children's ESG launch ceremony, and a plogging campaign were also held.

In particular, participants pledged to spread ESG practices in daily life by reading a declaration titled "Carbon Neutrality in Action! ESG Innovation! AI Smart City!" as a performance.

Kim Honggeun, Head of External Cooperation at Hoseo University, stated, "In line with the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for 2050, we will take the lead in implementing the K-ESG 2.0 model together with Asan City," adding, "Through education, research, and industry-academia cooperation, we will create a sustainable innovation model."

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