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Faster shift to electric vehicles could cut 108,400 early deaths by 2050, U.S. study finds

A faster rollout of electric vehicles could significantly improve public health as well as help tackle climate change, a study has found. The International Council on Clean Transportation said shifting the U.S. road transport system to zero-emission vehicles could cut 108,400 early deaths and 42,100 new cases of childhood asthma by 2050. The report said air pollution from road traffic causes more than 41,800 early deaths a year in the United States.

Industry

Douzone Bizon publishes sustainability management report

Douzone Bizon published a sustainability management report detailing its AI transformation (AX) strategy and environmental, social and governance performance, it said on Monday. The report follows GRI Standards 2021 and reflects some ESRS requirements. Douzone Bizon selected five key material topics, including product and technology innovation, information security and greenhouse gas cuts. It said it maintained zero information breaches and improved D Cloud Center power efficiency.

Finance

Woori Bank, KODIT and NongHyup Bank sign agreement to support green policy finance

Woori Bank will provide financial support to small and mid-sized companies pursuing greenhouse gas reductions. The bank said it signed a business agreement on June 25 with the Korea Technology Finance Corp and NH NongHyup Bank on an interest-subsidy support guarantee under green policy finance. Under the deal, KODIT will issue credit guarantee certificates based on assessments and screening results. Eligible firms may receive differentiated interest support, preferential rates and support for guarantee fees.