YD's Diary #14 A New Framework for Sustainable Urban Living(CURES)
Until now, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) discussions have primarily focused on corporations. However, as climate change and sustainability become urgent global challenges, I think that ESG principles must extend beyond companies to include cities, households, and even individuals. Urban environments, with their dense population and infrastructure, play a crucial role in environmental impact. By introducing ESG concepts at the city unit level—apartment complexes, commercial buildings, and private homes—I think that we could pave the way for a more sustainable, net-zero world. (Keyword : GRI, ESG, Net-Zero, City, Apartment Maintenance Bill of Korea) [Imagination for ESG] Environmental The contribution of homes and commercial buildings to carbon emissions is significant in city. In Korea, most households already have digitalized data in monthly maintainance bills for electricity, water, waste, and shared facilities, meaning the infrastructure for rating and ranking energy ef...