Kwangdong Pharmaceutical has been selected for the government's smart eco-factory project, aiming to establish an eco-friendly production system. The company plans to implement high-efficiency equipment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 600 tons annually and improve energy efficiency.
On July 9, Kwangdong Pharmaceutical announced its selection for the '2026 Smart Eco-Factory Construction Project,' organized by the Korea Environmental Corporation under the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment.
The smart eco-factory project is a government initiative that supports the transition to high-efficiency, low-carbon equipment to reduce greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions from manufacturing plants. Kwangdong Pharmaceutical intends to enhance energy efficiency at its facilities and strengthen its eco-friendly production base through this project.
Key investment areas include energy-saving boilers, waste heat recovery systems, energy-efficient air conditioning units, high-efficiency ventilation equipment, and high-efficiency waste dewatering systems. The introduced equipment will feature an information and communication technology (ICT)-based monitoring system to manage energy consumption and pollutant emissions in real-time.
Kwangdong Pharmaceutical expects that this investment will lead to a reduction of approximately 600 tons in annual greenhouse gas emissions and about 16 tons in waste generation, while also saving around 200 million won in energy costs each year.
A company representative stated, "We anticipate that this project will expand our sustainable management and enhance our manufacturing cost competitiveness. We will continue to invest in equipment and improve our management systems to reduce greenhouse gases and other pollutants."
Additionally, Kwangdong Pharmaceutical published its first sustainability management report in June, detailing its progress and key achievements in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management. The committee consists of three independent directors and oversees the ESG strategy, key policies, implementation plans, and outcomes.
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