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Games & Commerce
Starbucks deploys mobile cafe to support heatwave-vulnerable groups
Starbucks has deployed a mobile coffee trailer to support vulnerable groups amid a continuing heatwave. Starbucks Korea said on Thursday it is carrying out community activities such as delivering iced drinks and cooling supplies. It donated 50 million won to the Korea Council on Social Welfare for heat-season support programmes. The company also visited welfare centres and workplaces in July, providing coffee and other items, and plans to expand a customer-participation campaign using the trailer.
People & Appointments
KB Financial joins Earth Day lights-out campaign challenge
KB Financial Group is holding a group-wide lights-out event and a participation campaign to mark Earth Day. It said it will switch off lights at major affiliate buildings and run an SNS-based campaign. The government is operating April 20 to 25 as Climate Change Week to respond to the climate crisis and expand public participation. KB Financial will also expand energy-saving measures, including voluntary vehicle restrictions and reduced lighting at its headquarters.
Finance
Shinhan Financial Group strengthens energy-saving system for Earth Day
Shinhan Financial Group said on Tuesday it is promoting employee-participation energy-saving activities and a wildfire response programme to mark Earth Day. The group carried out everyday actions such as turning off lights in major buildings and encouraging greater use of public transport, with some employees commuting on foot or by public transport. It is also operating an energy-saving system that includes limits on vehicle use, reduced elevator operations and indoor temperature management.
