Lotte Biologics CEO Lee Won-jik Joins 'Energy Saving' Cool Korea Challenge

Lotte Biologics announced on the 17th that CEO Lee Won-jik has joined the energy-saving relay campaign, "Cool Korea Challenge."

Lee Won-jik, CEO of Lotte Biologics (center front row), is posing for a commemorative photo with employees wearing casual clothes to promote the 'Cool Korea Challenge.'
[Photo by Lotte Biologics]

The Cool Korea Challenge is a campaign encouraging people to work in cool and casual attire during the summer to lower body heat and save cooling energy. Leaders from various sectors are leading by example to promote nationwide participation in energy conservation.

CEO Lee was nominated by Kang Sung-hyun, CEO of Lotte Mart & Super, and actively promoted the campaign by wearing casual clothes with employees and posting about it on official social media. He nominated Kim Yong-seok, CEO of Merck Process Solutions North Asia, Ahn Man-sik, Chairman of Seohyun Partners, and Park Kwang-ho, CEO of Fursys, as the next participants in the relay campaign.

Lotte Biologics encourages flexible casual wear such as "Office Cool Biz Look." Additionally, the company promotes the spread of an eco-friendly culture within the workplace by encouraging ▲use of reusable tumblers ▲reducing unnecessary printing ▲activating PC power-saving mode ▲reducing the use of disposable straws, among other initiatives.

CEO Lee said, "I am pleased to participate in this meaningful challenge that allows us to practice and spread ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) in our daily lives," adding, "I will strive to establish a culture of energy saving within the company through this relay campaign."