{"id":170502,"date":"2025-12-01T23:32:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thekoreantoday.com\/geumsan\/2025\/12\/01\/esg-green-signal-11-changes-made-by-public-transportation\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T23:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:33:03","slug":"esg-green-signal-11-changes-made-by-public-transportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thekoreantoday.com\/geumsan\/2025\/12\/01\/esg-green-signal-11-changes-made-by-public-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"[ESG Green Signal 11 ] Changes Made by Public Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 100%; background: white;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%;\">\n<h1>Changes Made by Public Transportation<\/h1>\n<p>What Your Mobility Choice Really Means for the Planet<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: center; color: #888; margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span> Green Signal \u2013 Episode 11 <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> \u270f\ufe0f Column by Baek Changhee | \u23f1\ufe0f Reading Time: 8 minutes<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<table align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"body_img_table body_img_center\" style=\"width: 578px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"body_img_table2\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" id=\"img_pop_view\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thekorean.today\/imgdata\/smilestory_kr\/202512\/2025120121202338.jpg\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" width=\"578\" \/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; padding: 0 5%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 2.0; color: #333;\"><strong>\u201cShould I drive today or take the subway?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> It sounds like a simple everyday question. But the impact of that choice on our planet is far greater than we think. For a 25km trip in Seoul, a private car emits about 5.25kg of CO\u2082, while a bus emits 0.69kg, and the subway only 0.038kg. A car produces <strong>138 times more CO\u2082<\/strong> than the subway for the same distance.<\/p>\n<p> As of 2025, the transport sector accounts for about 13.5% of Korea\u2019s total greenhouse gas emissions. The government has set a target to cut emissions from transport by 37.8% by 2030. The key to this goal is clear: <strong>a large-scale shift from private cars to public transportation.<\/strong> Even replacing one car trip a week with a bus ride can reduce about 252kg of CO\u2082 a year. If you switch your daily commute to public transport, you can easily cut more than a ton of CO\u2082 annually.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-size: 28px; margin: 60px 0 30px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 3px solid #c8e6c9;\"><span>\ud83d\ude86<\/span> Carbon Footprint by Mode of Transport<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>CO\u2082 Emissions per 1km by Transport Mode (2025)<\/strong><br \/> \u2022 Private car: 198g<br \/> \u2022 Bus: 57g (about one-third of a car)<br \/> \u2022 Subway: 26g (about one-eighth of a car)<br \/> \u2022 Bicycle \/ Walking: 0g (zero-emission!)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\">Let\u2019s assume a one-way commute distance of 10km and an annual travel distance of about 5,000km for commuting alone. The yearly CO\u2082 emissions look like this:<\/p>\n<p> \u2022 <strong>Private car<\/strong>: approx. 990kg CO\u2082 (requires 142 pine trees to absorb it)<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Bus<\/strong>: approx. 285kg CO\u2082 (equivalent to 41 pine trees)<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Subway<\/strong>: approx. 130kg CO\u2082 (equivalent to 19 pine trees)<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Bicycle<\/strong>: 0kg CO\u2082 (no trees needed!)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\">Simply switching from a car to the subway for your commute can reduce <strong>around 860kg of CO\u2082 per year<\/strong>. That\u2019s similar to planting about 123 pine trees. A single change in how you move can create this scale of environmental impact.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-size: 28px; margin: 60px 0 30px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 3px solid #c8e6c9;\"><span>\ud83d\udc9a<\/span> The Hidden Advantages of Public Transport<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>1. Economic Benefits<\/strong><br \/> Let\u2019s compare commuting 20km a day (round trip) by car vs. by public transport:<br \/> \u2022 Car: about $170\/month for fuel + $85\/month for parking + insurance and maintenance costs \u2192 <strong>over $300 per month<\/strong><br \/> \u2022 Public transport: about $50\/month with a commuter pass (Seoul standard)<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Net saving<\/strong>: around $250\/month, or nearly <strong>$3,000 per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>2. Freedom to Use Your Time<\/strong><br \/> When you drive, your hands and eyes are completely occupied. On public transport, your time becomes free.<br \/> \u2022 Read books, study, watch lectures or films<br \/> \u2022 Check work emails, catch up on news<br \/> \u2022 Meditate, rest, or take a quick nap<br \/> \u2022 A 2-hour round-trip commute can give you around <strong>500 hours of \u201cfree time\u201d per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>3. Health Benefits<\/strong><br \/> Public transport usually comes with walking built in.<br \/> \u2022 Walking to and from stations can add 2,000\u20133,000 extra steps a day<br \/> \u2022 This can cover 20\u201330% of the WHO\u2019s recommended 10,000 steps daily<br \/> \u2022 Less driving stress + reduced exposure to roadside pollution over time<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>4. Less Congestion, Better Cities<\/strong><br \/> The road space taken up by 100 cars can be replaced by just 2 buses.<br \/> \u2022 Reduced traffic jams<br \/> \u2022 Eased parking shortages<br \/> \u2022 More room for parks, bike lanes, and people-friendly streets<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #2e7d32; font-size: 20px;\">\ud83c\udf0d E \u2013 Environment<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #424242; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Decarbonizing Transport<\/strong><br \/> Around 94% of emissions from the transport sector in Korea come from road vehicles. If one million car commuters switch to the subway, the total annual reduction could reach about 1.25 million tons of CO\u2082.<\/p>\n<p> Increasing the share of public transportation is essential to achieving the 37.8% emission reduction target for 2030. Individual choices add up to national progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #1565c0; font-size: 20px;\">\ud83e\udd1d S \u2013 Social<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #424242; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Mobility as a Social Right<\/strong><br \/> Public transport guarantees mobility for people who cannot own cars \u2013 including youth, seniors, and low-income households. It is a basic social infrastructure that keeps cities inclusive.<\/p>\n<p> Germany\u2019s \u201c9-Euro Ticket\u201d is a well-known example. Over three months, public transport use increased by around 25%, and CO\u2082 emissions dropped by 1.8 million tons. Affordable, accessible public transport is a foundation of a fairer society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #e65100; font-size: 20px;\">\u2696\ufe0f G \u2013 Governance<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #424242; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Policy, Incentives, and Citizen Participation<\/strong><br \/> Korea offers various incentives such as the Car Carbon Point System and \u201cEco-mileage\u201d schemes. Joining these programs can provide benefits worth $170\u2013$850 a year, depending on how much you cut your driving.<\/p>\n<p> Citizen feedback also shapes public transport policies: route expansion, transfer discounts, and fare systems. Speaking up for \u201cthe public transport we want to use\u201d is itself an ESG action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-size: 28px; margin: 60px 0 30px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 3px solid #c8e6c9;\"><span>\ud83d\udeb4<\/span> Bicycles and Walking: Perfect Zero-Emission Mobility<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>The \u201cTriple Effect\u201d of Cycling<\/strong><br \/> 1. <strong>Environment<\/strong>: 0g of CO\u2082 emissions<br \/> 2. <strong>Health<\/strong>: Riding 1 hour at 15km\/h burns around 500kcal (supports weight control and cardio health)<br \/> 3. <strong>Economy<\/strong>: No fuel costs, minimal maintenance, almost free commuting<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\">Seoul\u2019s public bike system \u201cTtareungi\u201d surpassed 30 million cumulative rides in 2024. If you commute 10km round-trip by bike:<br \/> \u2022 CO\u2082 reduction: about 990kg\/year (compared to driving)<br \/> \u2022 Calories burned: around 130,000kcal\/year (equivalent to burning about 18kg of body fat)<br \/> \u2022 Transport cost savings: roughly $600\/year<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>The Power of Walking<\/strong><br \/> For distances under 2km, walking can be the best choice.<br \/> \u2022 15\u201320 minutes of walking burns around 100kcal<br \/> \u2022 A daily goal of 10,000 steps significantly lowers the risk of chronic diseases<br \/> \u2022 Walking also supports local businesses \u2013 people on foot are more likely to stop by small shops than drivers<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff9c4; padding: 30px; border-radius: 15px; margin: 40px 0; border-left: 6px solid #fbc02d;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #f57c00; font-size: 22px;\">\ud83d\ude80 3-Step Action Guide<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #43a047;\">Step 1: Start With One Day a Week (\u2605\u2606\u2606)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; line-height: 1.7;\">\u2022 <strong>Goal<\/strong>: Make Monday your personal \u201cNo Car Day\u201d<br \/> \u2022 <strong>How<\/strong>: Use public transport only on Mondays instead of driving<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Impact<\/strong>: Approx. 200kg less CO\u2082 and around $430 saved per year<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Tip<\/strong>: Leave home 30 minutes earlier on Mondays and turn your subway time into a reading or reflection routine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #43a047;\">Step 2: Use Public Transport at Least 3 Days a Week (\u2605\u2605\u2606)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; line-height: 1.7;\">\u2022 <strong>Goal<\/strong>: Commute by public transport on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday<br \/> \u2022 <strong>How<\/strong>: Use a monthly public transport pass and plan routes in advance<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Impact<\/strong>: Around 600kg less CO\u2082 and about $1,700 saved annually<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Tip<\/strong>: Enroll in the Car Carbon Point System to earn extra financial rewards for reduced driving<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #43a047;\">Step 3: Full Transition (\u2605\u2605\u2605)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; line-height: 1.7;\">\u2022 <strong>Goal<\/strong>: Move your entire commute to public transport, cycling, and walking<br \/> \u2022 <strong>How<\/strong>: Use car-sharing services only when truly needed, and combine subway + bike for daily travel<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Impact<\/strong>: Around 1,000kg less CO\u2082 and more than $3,400 saved per year<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Tip<\/strong>: Link your transport cards with eco-mileage systems and point-earning programs to maximize rewards<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-size: 28px; margin: 60px 0 30px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 3px solid #c8e6c9;\"><span>\u2728<\/span> Stories That Prove Change Is Possible<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>Case: \u201cP\u201d (35, IT professional, living in Seoul)<\/strong><br \/> \u2022 <strong>Before<\/strong>: Daily commute by car (15km one way)<br \/> \u2022 <strong>After<\/strong>: Switched to subway + public bike (\u201cTtareungi\u201d)<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Period<\/strong>: 1 year<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Results<\/strong>:<br \/> &#8211; CO\u2082 reduction: approx. 1,485kg (equivalent to 212 pine trees)<br \/> &#8211; Cost savings: about $3,600\/year (fuel, parking, insurance, maintenance)<br \/> &#8211; Weight loss: 8kg (thanks to daily cycling)<br \/> &#8211; Reading: 24 books finished in one year during commute time<br \/> \u2022 <strong>Reflection<\/strong>: \u201cAt first it felt inconvenient. Now, driving actually feels more tiring. My time on the subway has become the most relaxing part of my day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\">If just 10% of Seoul\u2019s 10 million residents switched from driving to public transport, the city could cut about 990,000 tons of CO\u2082 a year. That\u2019s like removing around 210,000 cars from the road.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-size: 28px; margin: 60px 0 30px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 3px solid #c8e6c9;\"><span>\ud83c\udf81<\/span> Incentives You Should Know: Save Money While Going Green<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>1. Car Carbon Point System (Korea)<\/strong><br \/> \u2022 Operated by: Korea Environmental Industry &amp; Technology Institute<br \/> \u2022 Eligible: Non-commercial passenger vehicles (up to 12 seats)<br \/> \u2022 Benefits: Depending on reduced mileage, participants can receive <strong>benefits worth about $170\u2013$850 a year<\/strong><br \/> \u2022 How to join: Register online \u2192 Submit odometer photos \u2192 Receive rewards after a 6-month evaluation period<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>2. \u201cThrifty Transport Card\u201d (Walking + Public Transport Mileage)<\/strong><br \/> \u2022 Operated by: Local governments across Korea<br \/> \u2022 Benefits: Earn up to <strong>20% of your transport fare back<\/strong> as mileage based on walking and cycling distance to and from stations<br \/> \u2022 Use: Accumulated mileage is deducted from next month\u2019s transport fees<br \/> \u2022 Plus: Can be linked with eco-friendly credit cards to earn additional eco-points<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #424242; font-size: 16px; line-height: 2.0;\"><strong>3. Local Cycling &amp; Walking Challenges<\/strong><br \/> \u2022 Daegu\u2019s \u201cBike-to-Work Challenge\u201d: Points based on commute distance verified through an app<br \/> \u2022 Seoul\u2019s \u201cTtareungi Mileage\u201d: Discounts and perks for frequent users<br \/> \u2022 Many municipalities run similar programs \u2013 it\u2019s worth checking your local government website<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #ffebee; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 40px 0; border-left: 5px solid #e57373;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #c62828; font-size: 18px;\">\u26a0\ufe0f Important Things to Keep in Mind<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>1. Check Weather and Health Conditions<\/strong><br \/> On days with heavy fine dust, yellow dust, heat waves, or extreme cold, it may be safer to choose indoor public transport rather than cycling. Always prioritize your physical condition and safety.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>2. Follow Cycling Safety Rules<\/strong><br \/> Helmets are essential. Use lights at night, stay on bike lanes, and never cycle after drinking alcohol \u2013 it is treated as drunk driving under Korean traffic law.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>3. Avoid \u201cAll or Nothing\u201d Thinking<\/strong><br \/> You don\u2019t have to be perfect from day one. Even shifting 70% of your trips to greener modes makes a big difference. ESG is not about overnight perfection \u2013 it\u2019s about steady, sustainable change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 30px; background: #f1f8e9; border-radius: 10px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #2e7d32; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 20px;\">\ud83d\udcac Join Our ESG Mobility Community<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; display: inline-block; margin: 20px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ESG Community QR\" src=\"https:\/\/wiabooks.store\/qr.png\" style=\"width: 200px; height: 200px; border: 2px solid #43a047; border-radius: 10px;\" \/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 15px 0 0 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.kakao.com\/o\/s5zmiTie\" target=\"_blank\">Join the KakaoTalk Open Chat<\/a><br \/> Share your public transport commutes, log your reduced emissions, and encourage others.<br \/> Monthly \u201cPublic Transport Challenge\u201d participants may receive public transport gift cards as rewards. \ud83c\udf81<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; color: #333; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9;\">\u201cThe moment you put down your car key, you quietly become a small hero for the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <strong style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-size: 18px;\">Tomorrow morning, a single transport ticket can be the first step toward cutting one ton of CO\u2082 in a year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>ESG<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #2e7d32; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Baek Changhee, Gyeonggi Hanam Bureau Chief<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\">Bureau Chief, The Korean Today (Gyeonggi Hanam)<br \/> ESG Management Columnist<br \/> Sustainability Management Consultant<br \/> Director, WIA Media Association<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: white; margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-size: 28px;\">Small Actions, Big Changes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: white; margin: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8;\">In 104 weeks, we may become completely different people.<br \/> Our world, too, will have changed \u2013 little by little, day by day.<\/p>\n<p> Shall we take one step together today? \ud83c\udf31\ud83d\udc9a\ud83c\udf0f<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 30px; display: flex;\"><span>#ESG<\/span> <span>#PublicTransport<\/span> <span>#CarbonNeutrality<\/span> <span>#SustainableMobility<\/span> <span>#GreenSignal<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-size: 13px;\">\u00a9 2025 The Korean Today. 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