Samsung Heavy Industries announced its intention to introduce electric vehicles for commercial use at its shipyard in Geoje. As part of Korea’s transition to zero-emission vehicles, which it joined in February, the shipyard has so far installed 15 electric trucks and one electric passenger car while members have committed to converting all of their personal and company vehicles to zero emissions by 2030.
By 2030, Samsung Heavy Industries wants to replace all 370 of its commercial vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, such as electric and hydrogen vehicles. In addition, it wants to build more than 100 charging stations as the number of electric vehicles increases.
In response to the climate change crisis, a representative from Samsung Heavy Industries explained that this initiative is part of its company’s commitment top ESG. In particular, Samsung Heavy Industries established an ESG Committee in 2021 and decided on a roadmap for carbon neutrality in 2022.
“We are converting to a carbon-neutral shipyard through the introduction of electric vehicles and expansion of renewable energy, as well as efforts to develop eco-friendly products and technologies such as low-carbon ships and the “Ship Carbon Capture System (OCCS)”., the company said.
