Park Seung-won, the mayor of Gwangmyeong, emphasized the need to broaden the scope of carbon neutrality practices to adapt to a rapidly changing society on October 16.
During the recent 'Korean Green Transition (K-GX) Strategy National Report Meeting,' Mayor Park introduced the 'Eco-Friendly Delivery Culture Value Chain' project as a signature initiative in the transportation sector.
His successful expansion of carbon neutrality efforts from passenger vehicles to the delivery culture has positioned Gwangmyeong as a national model for promoting eco-friendly delivery practices.
This achievement is attributed to Mayor Park's proactive administration and leadership.
Since being selected for the 'Small Smart City Development Project' by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2024, Mayor Park has led partnerships with private companies such as Woowa Brothers, LG Energy Solution, and Itgreen to maximize the project's effectiveness.
To alleviate the initial cost burden on delivery workers, the city has provided 91 electric two-wheelers for free and established over ten battery swapping stations (BSS) at key locations to ease charging inconveniences, significantly expanding the user base through public access.
Additionally, to encourage active participation, the city will officially launch a 'Green Delivery Incentive' program this month, offering approximately 800 Gwangmyeong Love currency per delivery to riders using their own electric two-wheelers.
This initiative aims not only to increase riders' income but also to stimulate local economies, creating a mutually beneficial economic model.
Furthermore, the city has supplied reusable containers to over 150 local businesses and implemented a specialized collection and cleaning system to strengthen the resource recycling framework aimed at reducing single-use products.
Mayor Park added, 'We will establish infrastructure and conditions that allow citizens, small business owners, and companies in the local community to participate in carbon neutrality, achieving substantial carbon reduction across various sectors.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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