Suwon City Civil Servants Lead by Example in Carbon Point Program

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City announced on the 13th that 2,218 civil servants have joined the 'Carbon Point Program'.

The city explained that its civil servants took the lead in participating even amid difficulties in public relations due to COVID-19.

From February 26th through the 7th, 1,007 new members joined, bringing the total number of civil servants participating in the Carbon Point Program to 2,218.

The Carbon Point Program is a greenhouse gas reduction practice initiative that distributes points according to the ratio of reduced electricity, water, and city gas usage in households and commercial facilities, and provides incentives in the form of cash, donations, or green card points.

By comparing average monthly usage over the past two years with current usage, those who reduce consumption by 5% or more receive incentives based on the reduction rate of electricity, tap water, and city gas usage. Incentives are paid twice a year (June and December), and participants can choose up to 100,000 won annually in cash or green card points. Donations are also possible.

Last year, the city reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) by approximately 7,716 tons through implementation of the 'Carbon Point Program'. A total of 8,940 households received 121.97 million won in incentives.