Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) successfully held the **’2024 Seongdong-type ESG Practice Competition Performance Sharing and Networking Event’** in the main auditorium of the district office on December 26. Approximately 80 people attended the event, including the district head, city and district council members, and competition participants.
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[Korean Today] On December 26, Seongdong-gu held a performance sharing meeting for the 2024 Seongdong-type ESG implementation contest © Reporter Son Hyeon-ju |
The event featured a video screening and exhibition space rounds that allowed participants to see at a glance the results of ESG implementation projects that Seongdong-gu has been promoting. Afterwards, participants explored possibilities for collaboration in ESG implementation through a networking program and strengthened their commitment to a sustainable future.
The event was prepared in an eco-friendly manner, in line with the purpose of ESG. Honeycomb boards were used to create the exhibition space, reusable cups were used instead of disposable cups, and tablets were used instead of paper leaflets to reduce unnecessary printed materials. In addition, it became an inclusive event for everyone through a congratulatory performance by the developmentally disabled performance team **’Dream With Ensemble’** and the direct participation of the contestants in social activities and operation of experience booths.
Achievements and Promotion Projects
Seongdong-gu has been leading the way in promoting ESG through public offerings since 2022, and this year, a total of 54 projects were carried out, including 19 implementation projects.
Environmental sector: 9 projects related to waste reduction and recycling, including collection of underwater waste in the Han River and Jungnang Stream, workshops to share recycling plastic technology, and campaigns to reduce leftover food from school meals.
Social sector: 7 customized projects to support marginalized groups and increase social value, such as cultural arts education for the developmentally disabled, publishing autobiographies for the elderly, and hosting women’s basketball tournaments.
Governance sector: Implementing three projects to promote cooperation between residents and businesses, including training local content planners and operating a children’s ESG committee.
Seongdong-gu Mayor Jeongwon Oh said, “Through ESG practices, Seongdong-gu is moving toward becoming a sustainable city where all residents are happy and inclusive,” and added, “We will continue to work to spread ESG values together with residents.”
Seongdong-gu’s event was evaluated as having contributed greatly to raising awareness of the importance of ESG while leading to practical changes toward a sustainable city.
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