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Hancom

Hancom, officially known as Hancom Group, is a prominent player in the software industry, headquartered in Norway. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative office solutions and productivity software, with a strong presence in Europe and Asia. Specialising in document creation, collaboration tools, and cloud services, Hancom's flagship product, Hancom Office, stands out for its user-friendly interface and compatibility with various file formats. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that have bolstered its market position. With a commitment to enhancing digital workflows, Hancom continues to be recognised for its contributions to the software landscape, making it a trusted choice for businesses seeking efficient and effective solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hancom's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Hancom's score of 31 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hancom's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Hancom AS reported a greenhouse gas emissions intensity of approximately 1,580 kg CO2e per tonne of sales product. This figure reflects the company's operational impact but does not provide absolute emissions data for Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. Hancom AS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target has been approved through a streamlined validation route for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, the company is committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, although specific targets for these emissions have not been disclosed. Overall, Hancom AS is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the telecommunications sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hancom's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hancom is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hancom is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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