Shinan-gun Leads ESG Management Model... Excelling in Efficient Administrative Operations

Leading Sustainable Development with ESG Korea Awards Jeonnam Grand Prize Win

On the 23rd, Shinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, received the grand prize and ranked first in Jeollanam-do at the 2024 ESG Korea Awards ceremony held at the FKI Tower Diamond Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, marking the fruitful result of steadfast efforts.

According to the county on the 27th, this awards ceremony, hosted by the ESG Happiness Economy Research Institute and Seoul National University Graduate School of Environmental Studies, was held to encourage the adoption of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) management models aimed not only at business achievements but also at sustainable social development.

Shinan-gun Leads ESG Management Model... Excelling in Efficient Administrative Operations

(On the right) Park Woo-ryang, the mayor of Shinan County, is taking a commemorative photo for winning the Jeonnam region award among basic local governments.
[Photo by Shinan County]

Shinan-gun was highly evaluated for its outstanding performance in eco-friendly policies emphasizing environmental protection, enhancing welfare for local residents, and efficient administrative operations based on transparency.

In particular, it has led sustainable development in the Shinan area through programs for marine ecosystem protection and restoration, active social responsibility activities through communication with the local community, and efficient administrative management.

A county official stated regarding this award, "This is the result of the collective efforts of all Shinan residents, and we will continue to do our best for a higher level of sustainable development."

These efforts by Shinan-gun have achieved excellent results in all aspects of environment, society, and governance, and are expected to provide great inspiration to other local governments.

Through this ESG Korea Awards win, Shinan-gun reminds that more local governments should advance on the path of sustainable development and seek ways to respect the global environment and social values.