- Korea Zinc's copper products meet eco-friendly standards required in the U.S. and European markets
- The company recycles by-products from zinc and lead production, as well as PCBs, without purchasing additional copper concentrate
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Zinc Co., Ltd. (Chairman Yun B. Choi) announced today that its copper products, produced at the Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter, have been certified by Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS), a global leader in certification services, as being manufactured using 100% recycled raw materials.
Unlike other copper smelters, Korea Zinc produces all of its copper using recycled materials. This process involves the recycling of by-products from zinc and lead production, as well as printed circuit boards (PCBs) from electronic waste, eliminating the need for separate copper concentrate purchases.
Utilizing recycled materials not only gives Korea Zinc a cost advantage but also ensures that its products meet the eco-friendly specifications demanded by U.S. and European markets. This strategic benefit is expected to solidify Korea Zinc's competitive position as global regulations increasingly mandate the use of recycled materials in manufacturing.
A Korea Zinc representative commented that this SGS certification marks a significant milestone, reinforcing their competitive edge in the medium to long term as global markets increasingly prioritize the use of recycled materials. Beyond this certification, they are committed to advancing their operations toward becoming a leading eco-friendly smelter.
Korea Zinc plans to complete an expansion of its copper production facilities at the Onsan Smelter by the first half of 2025. All copper products from these expanded facilities will continue to be produced using secondary materials obtained through resource recycling or waste, significantly reducing carbon emissions throughout the production process.
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Korea Zinc's Copper Products Achieve 100% Eco-Friendly Global Certification from SGS
NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy ("Envision"), a global leader in green technology, has been included in Fortune's 2024 Change the World list for a second time as it continues to lead the industry in innovating new large-scale net-zero industrial park and full-stack green hydrogen technologies.
The annual Change the World list recognizes companies that are helping to address some of society's biggest challenges. Envision, with its end-to-end new renewable energy system, has a mission to develop solutions to support a more sustainable future. It is one of only eight companies headquartered in Asia included on the list in 2024, and one of three recognized as an Energy Innovator globally.
The accolade is in part attributed to the launch of Envision's new green hydrogen and ammonia project in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, which is both the first and largest commercial project of its type worldwide. This project is built upon the net-zero industrial park model, created with an independent renewable energy system which enables industrial scale off-grid solutions, and unlocks the full development potential of renewable energy without grid constraints.
The initial production phase will produce 300,000 tons of green ammonia annually with an ambitious total capacity of annual 1.5 million tons upon completion. This milestone significantly advances the global development of green hydrogen energy and paves the way for large-scale industrialization of "new oil".
Lei Zhang, Founder and Chairman of Envision said: "This recognition by Fortune highlights the growing importance of the green energy transition, not just in technology innovation, but also its impact on society. From job creation and economic equality to protecting biodiversity and energy access, the potential challenges and opportunities around managing our changing climate are immense."
The two-time ranking underscores Envision's relentless efforts to address global climate challenges. This new renewable energy system is designed and intended to be modular and replicable and has garnered interest globally, with the latest announcement being that Spain will utilize the technology to develop an integrated green hydrogen net zero industrial park.
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Fortune Ranks Envision Among Top Global Companies Changing the World for Second Time
Fortune Ranks Envision Among Top Global Companies Changing the World for Second Time
Fortune Ranks Envision Among Top Global Companies Changing the World for Second Time
