SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – On September 19, just days before South Korea’s Youth Day, environmental activists and young people gathered in the heart of Seoul to sound the alarm on the climate crisis and call for a more sustainable economic model. The demonstration, organized by Greenpeace Korea, took place at Star Square near Sinchon [...]
More than 290 brands worldwide participating; Fashion, mattresses and more among daily giveaways;Manufacturers, brands and consumers urged to support organic in-conversion farming Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — For the second year running, Global Standard is taking consumers #BehindTheSeams this September, highlighting the sustainable and social qualities of GOTS-certified products – from runway fashion to hygiene [...]
- Program open to Schneider Electric customers, channel partners, and suppliers worldwide - Application process has been simplified, and continues to focus on how applicants achieve results via strategizing, digitizing, and decarbonizing - Nominations are open from now until October 15, 2024 - Winners will be selected at the country, regional, and global levels in late 2024/early 2025 [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – In a innovative approach to environmental education, 50 schools across Seoul are set to receive AI-powered recycling robots this September, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced on June 22. The robot, named “Nephron,” uses artificial intelligence to determine whether items are recyclable. When students insert a transparent plastic bottle [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has announced its commitment to fostering sustainable ecosystems worldwide, putting into practice its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) vision of “A Better Life for All.” In Spain and Portugal, LG’s Spanish subsidiary is spearheading the ‘Smart Green Tree’ reforestation campaign, planting seed bombs – a mixture of soil, [...]
SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move towards a more sustainable future, Seoul has announced a comprehensive strategy to reduce the use of single-use plastics, aptly dubbed the Plastic-Free Seoul initiative. Starting from September, events and festivals hosted by the city with an anticipated attendance of 1,000 or more people will be prohibited [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on February 7 the launch of a new “Customer Participation Mobile Phone Collection Program,” developed in collaboration with Gyeonggi Province, CJ Logistics, and the non-profit organization E-Cycle Governance, aimed at promoting recycling and environmental sustainability. Under this program, consumers can easily recycle their old mobile phones. After [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant move towards sustainable practices, Seoul’s food delivery and takeaway services are seeing a transformative shift with the introduction of reusable containers. This initiative, part of the city’s ‘Zero Restaurant’ project, aims to reduce the burgeoning use of single-use plastics. Since December 2022, participating restaurants, like the one [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — With the one year anniversary of Samsung Electronics Co.’s release of its mid- to long-term environmental management strategy nearing, the South Korean tech giant has said it was on the path toward achieving net zero companywide by 2050. In September last year, Samsung unveiled the New Environmental Strategy, detailing [...]
SEOUL, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) —Samsung Electronics is taking steps to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into its upcoming 54th regular shareholders’ meeting. The meeting, scheduled for March 15, will feature efforts to reduce paper usage by replacing mail related to the meeting with electronic announcements. The initiative is expected to save approximately [...]