Korea Federation of SMEs to Strengthen Energy Savings with Odd-Even Car Plate System

Stricter Odd-Even Car Plate System for Employees
Flexible Work Arrangements to Stagger Commuting Hours

The Korea Federation of SMEs announced on April 7 that it will implement an odd-even car plate system for its employees as part of efforts to save energy, amid continued concerns over energy supply instability from the Middle East.

Energy Saving Campaign Poster by the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises. Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises

This measure expands and supplements its existing campaign in line with the government’s “National Action on Energy Saving” initiative launched on March 24, focusing on practical, everyday activities that can effectively reduce energy consumption.

The Federation will strengthen practical measures centered on reducing vehicle usage and improving commuting methods. For its executives and staff, the policy will be upgraded from the previous five-day rotation to the odd-even system, and it will encourage the autonomous participation of SME cooperatives and member companies in this initiative.

To ease concentration of energy use during peak commuting hours, the Federation will promote flexible work arrangements such as staggered commuting hours.

Routine energy-saving activities will also be implemented in the workplace. This includes turning off unused office electronics and further promoting an eco-friendly work environment by reducing the use of disposable products.

Additionally, the Federation will pursue building operation efficiency by enforcing appropriate indoor temperature settings (20℃ for heating, 26℃ for cooling), switching off all lights during lunch breaks and in empty meeting rooms, strengthening power management for standby equipment, and operating elevators with greater flexibility.

Kim Kimoon, Chairman of the Korea Federation of SMEs, stated, “Through everyday actions such as reducing vehicle use and expanding flexible work arrangements, we will actively promote energy saving throughout the entire SME community.”

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