Win-win with local companies to create a carbon-neutral ecosystem in Ulsan, Korea Energy Agency

Korea Energy Agency held the '1st Ulsan Carbon Neutral Business Council' at the Ulsan Lotte Hotel on the 6th.  Provided by Korea Energy Corporation

Korea Energy Agency held the ‘1st Ulsan Carbon Neutral Business Council’ at the Ulsan Lotte Hotel on the 6th. Provided by Korea Energy Corporation

The Korea Energy Agency (CEO Kim Chang-seop) held the ‘1st Ulsan Area Carbon Neutral Business Council’ at Ulsan Lotte Hotel on the 6th.

The Ulsan Regional Carbon-Neutral Business Council was formed with the aim of creating a sustainable carbon-neutral ecosystem and promoting energy efficiency through the establishment of corporate-centered energy governance in Ulsan, where the manufacturing industry is concentrated.

The council was attended by officials from public sectors such as the Industrial Complex and Ulsan Technopark, as well as representatives from small and medium-sized energy companies in Ulsan from various fields such as hydrogen, new and renewable energy, and energy conservation company (ESCO).

The Corporation will continue to hold regular meetings to promote carbon neutrality in Ulsan, as well as to play a role as a driving force for fostering and supporting local energy companies.

The Corporation is making active efforts to vitalize the local economy and win-win development by establishing a dedicated team to systematically support energy efficiency and the creation of a new and renewable energy ecosystem in Ulsan, the location of the headquarters, this year.

Gyu-sik Kim, head of Regional Strategy Office (7th from the right of the photo) said, “For energy innovation in Ulsan, the industrial capital where the manufacturing industry is concentrated, close cooperation between the Industrial Complex, Ulsan City, and local energy companies is paramount.” By actively reflecting it, we will make active efforts so that Ulsan can grow into a sustainable, carbon-neutral leading city.”

Ulsan = Reporter In-sik Ha [email protected]

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