Isu Chemical
Isu Chemical, officially known as Isu Chemical Co., Ltd., is a prominent player in the chemical industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1969, the company has made significant strides in the production of high-quality chemical products, particularly in the fields of petrochemicals and specialty chemicals. With a strong operational presence across Asia and beyond, Isu Chemical is renowned for its innovative solutions, including advanced polymer materials and eco-friendly chemical products. The company’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has positioned it as a leader in the market, earning accolades for its contributions to both industry and environmental stewardship. Isu Chemical continues to thrive, driven by a dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted name in the global chemical landscape.
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Isu Chemical's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ISU Chemical, headquartered in South Korea (KR), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 238,766,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 46,798,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, although no Scope 3 emissions data was disclosed for this year. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 1,184,316,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 225,397,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 45,789,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 913,100,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reliance on upstream activities, particularly in purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 888,206,000 kg CO2e. ISU Chemical has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from ISU Chemical Co., Ltd. Overall, while ISU Chemical has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 214,133,100 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 51,720,800 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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Isu Chemical is not participating in any 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.
