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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauriewinkless/2025/01/24/wealthy-cities-are-generating-and-exporting-mountains-of-textile-waste/ Globally, large-scale abandonment and piling up of clothings—or textile mountains—is becoming an increasingly visible environmental issue. Driven by the rise of fast fashion and inadequate recycling infrastructure, million tonnes of textile waste pile up year after year in landfills. While clothing donations are often seen as the primary solut

C02gether recently launched a petition campaign demanding Songpa-gu to release carbon footprint reports of large-scale gatherings, such as concerts and sports events. Indeed, our concern for emissions released in K-pop concerts is also shared by entertainment agencies that profit from concerts, as these companies are also held responsible to fulfill ESG values. In this interview, Oh Eun-hye at one of the most leading entertainment agencies in Korea discussed several ways the

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are becoming widely explored as the next solution for carbon reduction. Accompanying its growth is the collaboration with oil and gas industries, where certain technologies are being shared to construct carbon capture facilities and plants. SLB is one company that facilitates such collaboration by providing a wide range of technologies and services for oil and gas development, now working with several CCS project applications. Jeong D

With the growing importance for businesses to uphold ESG values, there is also an increasing reliance and collaboration made with consulting firms that assist businesses in maintaining ESG reports. Hwang Kyung-mo at PwC Finance Transformation department is one of many consultants who work with several businesses from manufacturing to service-based. In this interview, Hwang discussed his experience creating efficient systems for companies to adopt to better achieve higher ESG

As several sectors of the industry share responsibility to reduce carbon emissions, the agricultural sector also aims to reduce its carbon footprint. For such reduction to be made, a significant shift in the technology used must come first. In Korea, the public institution of Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency plays a key role in assessing agricultural machinery. Through this interview, Han Tae-ho, as the leader of his team in the agency, discussed ways agriculture can

Source:   https://about.starbucks.com/stories/2023/whats-inside-a-greener-store Starbucks, with nearly 40,000 stores worldwide, operates at a large scale where even small actions such as brewing coffee and using disposable straws can create a significant environmental impact. To this end, Starbucks has been committed to reducing its carbon emissions and working towards a long-term net-zero goal through making changes in store design, product ingredients, and customer behavior

Source: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/topics/climate-energy/renewable-energies/renewable-energies-in-figures?utm_source= Despite leading Europe in renewable energy expansion, Germany’s net-zero strategy reveals how physical limits of energy systems and public response can slow decarbonization. Germany aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 65 % from 1990 levels by 2030, with at least 80 % of electricity expected to come f

As climate goals form to pass on a sustainable Earth for the next generation, there is also a growing responsibility for youth to take action for the climate. This responsibility is being taught from a young age in Korea, where climate education is slowly introduced in the elementary school setting. Kim Jin-han, a science teacher at Seoul Guhwon Elementary School, is one of many who cultivates responsible future global leaders through his classes. Through this interview, Kim

What speaks louder than any environmentalist's speech is quantifiable carbon reduction data. In today's era of expanding carbon reduction strategies, carbon footprint calculations play an imperative role in assessing the effectiveness of reduction efforts. More importantly, such calculations can also communicate the importance of daily climate action by presenting data to encourage habit changes that were overlooked. 2PM Lab is a leading Carbon Technology Engineering Startup,

As the world increasingly relies on AI, climate experts note the growing concern of the carbon footprint produced by such AI data centers. Yet, technology is also continuously evolving to adapt to the need for more efficient data centers that operate on renewable energy. In this interview, Aiden Oh from Absolix discussed energy savings achievable in data centers and renewable energy usage involved in manufacturing its glass substrates products. What kind of company is Absolix

In an era of worsening climate change, life in global communities have been affected in every possible way, including the overlooked impact on humanity's health. With the rising public health concerns of the changing climate, the study of environmental health science has evolved to address the impact of climate change on health systems. In this interview, Han Seon-young, an educator of the Environmental Health Center at the University of Seoul, discussed the unique interdisci

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-day-the-music-became-carbon-neutral When the stadium erupts in cheers, nothing seems to matter more than the joy in that moment of the concert. We see colorful lights, thousands of audience members, and artists performing. But what we don’t see is tons of waste and carbon emissions that run behind the lights. Tourism in the music industry across music genres is responsible for nearly 40,000 tons of carbon emissions in

Due to the increasing energy demand across several sectors of the industry, strategies to expand renewable energy are also rapidly developing. While CCS may tackle the large-scale reduction of carbon emissions, compact technologies and scientific methods address emission reduction on a closer scale. In this interview, Kim Dong-jin, a PhD Researcher of Materials Science and Engineering at Korea University, emphasized how materials scientists strive to improve the energy effici

In today's industrialized world, countless factories operate to keep up with the growing demands of manufacturing. While carbon emissions from factories' operations are one of the largest contributors to rising emissions, minimizing carbon footprint in the construction of factories itself is yet another goal. In this interview, Sung Doo-sik, a project engineer at Hanwha Engineering & Construction discussed his insights of environmental regulations and the need for better poli

ESG ratings present a prominent system of holding businesses accountable for societal values, yet still present a dilemma of sacrificing cost-efficient business models. To help address such challenges, ESG rating consultants have engaged in more interactions with businesses to best advise strategies. In this interview, Jung Sun-Ah at the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS) shared how the institution uniquely evaluates and assists businesses in ad

In the ever-expanding landscape of the fashion industry, brands have developed methods to produce clothes quickly and affordably, driving the rise of fast fashion. Brands mass-produce inexpensive, trendy clothing, and consumers purchase it. However, footwear company Allbirds captured the reality: “Your outfit is killing the planet.”  The rapid pace of clothing production and consumption has led to the perception that clothing has become disposable. Because sustainable brands

In Belém, Brazil, UNFCCC holds its 30th session or conference, also known as COP 30. From the 10th to the 21st of November 2025, this summit is being billed as one of the most consequential because the climate crisis has been a significant issue over recent years. The convention's three primary aims consist of 1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions, 2) adaptation to climate change, and 3) climate finance for developing countries. The United Nations Environment Programme has alr

The first mention of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a concept can be found in Jonathan Swift's fantastic novel “Gulliver's Travels”. In the novel, a powerful computing device, known as The Engine, is used to aid scholars in developing new bodies of literature. However, it was not until 1914 that El Ajedrecista  was introduced at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. The chess-playing machine played simple endgames of king and rook versus king, requiring no human intervention

Corporate sustainability is a crucial yet one of the most challenging aspects of tackling the climate crisis. While international and domestic standards on companies develop over time, many still lack comprehensive strategies for long-term business model transitions to sustainability. In this interview, Jung Seung-eun at PwC Sustainability discussed how the department aims to strategize emission reductions across entire value chains and her personal insights on methods to add

Extending one's personal vision of achieving carbon neutrality to other people's lives is a complex task, yet a much-needed job for an entire society to accomplish net-zero goals. As a current greenhouse gas consultant and previously an environmentally-friendly lifestyle campaigner, Park Kyu-ri is a passionate climate leader who continues to spread her enthusiasm for sustainability. In this interview, Park shared thoughts about the need for businesses' increased commitment fo