Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University Busan Green Environment Center, Leads Green Transformation of Local Industries

- Achievements in eco-friendly technology support such as odor reduction assistance in early 2025

Pukyong National University’s Busan Green Environment Center (Director: Lee Tae-yoon) is drawing attention for its achievements in driving green transformation at industrial sites in Busan through customized, on-site technical support.

In the first half of 2025, the center actively supported local companies in reducing environmental pollutants and transitioning to eco-friendly processes through its “Customized On-site Consulting Project” and the “IoT Monitoring Device Installation Support Project for Small-scale Businesses.”

The Customized On-site Consulting Project provides tailored consulting services to help companies in Busan effectively reduce environmental pollutants and operate their pollution control facilities in a stable and efficient manner. The core of the project lies in providing preemptive, pollution-prevention-oriented technical support, including: △ Proposing management plans for air and water pollutants generated during production processes △ Providing guidance on proper operating conditions and maintenance of emission and pollution control facilities △ Reviewing licensing and permitting documents.

As of the first half of this year, the Center completed eight technical support cases for five companies, with six of them focused on odor reduction. By offering company-specific solutions, the Center has successfully driven tangible environmental improvements.

In addition, through the IoT Monitoring Device Support Project for Small-scale Businesses, the Center provided up to 90% of installation costs for IoT monitoring equipment to 4th and 5th grade air pollutant-emitting facilities. Comprehensive support was offered throughout the entire process, from document review and on-site inspections to final approval. As of the first half of 2025, the Center has completed 424 technical support cases for 412 business sites.

Lee Tae-yoon, Director of the Busan Green Environment Center, stated, “We will contribute to creating a sustainable industrial environment through practical, field-oriented technical support.”

Meanwhile, the Busan Green Environment Center, designated by the Ministry of Environment and operated by Pukyong National University as the lead institution, functions as a consortium of academia, industry, government, civil society, and research institutes. The center is working in collaboration with Busan City and its districts to establish an IoT-based air pollution monitoring system and enhance the environmental management capabilities of small-scale businesses. <Pukyong Today>