Sports Promotion Corporation announces mid- to long-term environmental plan to realize carbon neutrality in 2025 K-Sports
Aug 21, 2025
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Under the vision of 「2025 K-Sports carbon neutralization」, the Sports Corporation presented the mid- to long-term core goals of '55% of greenhouse gas reduction rate', '40 eco-friendly certifications for sports companies' and '95 points of environmental management index'.
In addition, the company plans to systematically establish a carbon neutral foundation in the sports sector through the six tasks implementing the world's first Olympic legacy','Accelerating the Eco-Friendly Business Transformation','Support for the Growth of Eco-Friendly Sports Enterprises','Spreading the Culture of Eco-Friendly Practice in Daily Life' and'Enhancing the Foundation for Eco-Friendly Practice' to achieve the core goals.
In particular, in order to realize 'RE100' through continuous carbon reduction, eco-friendly infrastructure will be introduced and expanded in stages, such as the construction of alternative energy generation facilities in Olympic Park and the commercialization of Korea's first electric motor Gyeongjujeong, and public participation activities will continue to spread the culture of carbon reduction, such as environmental purification activities and bicycle use campaigns.
Chairman of the Board Ha Hyung-joo said, "The Korea Sports Corporation will take the lead in presenting a new paradigm for realizing carbon neutrality in the sports sector. We will do our best to create an environment where future generations can enjoy sports to their fullest with confidence." he said.
Meanwhile, based on the mid- to long-term environmental plan, the Sports Corporation will carry out various eco-friendly projects across sports facilities, sports industries, and living culture to meet the government's national tasks of responding to the climate crisis and sustainable energy strategies.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
