The government and businesses are discussing ways to enhance industrial competitiveness by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into carbon neutrality and the transition to a green industry. This initiative aims to leverage AI transformation (AX) as a driving force for the green transition (GX) amid strengthened global climate norms, such as the carbon border adjustment mechanism, and a reorganization of supply chains focused on sustainability.
The Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment and the Korea Sustainable Development Business Council announced that they will hold the 8th Sustainable Business Innovation Forum on October 21 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Gangnam, Seoul.
This year's forum will explore not only how to reduce carbon emissions by applying advanced technologies like AI in production and management processes but also how to create new green industries and markets that enhance corporate competitiveness.
One of the main topics will be the government's 'Korea Green Transition (K-GX)' strategy. The K-GX planning team from the Ministry of Climate will introduce strategies for promoting Korea's green transition and discuss policy and institutional improvements to support this initiative in industrial settings.
Companies will also share their actual transition strategies. Jeong Moo-kyung, head of sustainability management at Korea Zinc, will present a roadmap for eco-friendly smelting innovation and resource independence based on ESG management. Son Do-il, managing partner at Yulchon LLC, will propose plans for establishing legal and institutional infrastructure to support the green transition ecosystem.
International examples of using AI to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing will also be presented. Schneider Electric will share its strategies for manufacturing innovation and green energy transition using AI, while DSM-Firmenich will discuss sustainable product design and process innovation through AI algorithms.
Discussions will continue on viewing sustainable management from the perspective of industrial competitiveness and corporate value. Heo Dong-soo, honorary chairman of the Korea Sustainable Development Business Council, and Lee Kyung-jin, a professor at Kyung Hee University, will present on the importance of industrial transformation, value creation, and sustainable management in the AI era.
Approximately 200 participants, including domestic and international companies, representatives from international organizations, and officials from foreign embassies in Korea, are expected to attend the forum. The government and industry plan to focus on discussing strategies to connect AI-based green transition efforts to seizing new market opportunities beyond just cost or regulatory compliance.
Oh Il-young, director of the Climate Energy Policy Office at the Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment, stated, "The green transition is a key strategy for achieving carbon neutrality and securing future competitiveness for the nation and businesses. We will provide maximum policy and financial support to ensure that our companies can lead the global green market by making AI technology a core driving force of the green transition."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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