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Naver

Naver Corporation, commonly known as Naver, is a leading South Korean internet company headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. Founded in 1999, Naver has established itself as a dominant player in the online search engine and digital content industry, primarily serving the South Korean market while expanding its influence across Asia. Naver's core offerings include its flagship search engine, Naver Search, and a suite of services such as Naver Blog, Naver Cafe, and Naver Pay. These platforms are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and integration of diverse content, catering to a wide range of user needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its own AI-powered assistant and the development of innovative advertising solutions. With a strong market position, Naver continues to be recognised for its contributions to the digital landscape, making it a pivotal player in the evolution of online services in South Korea and beyond.

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52

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

Naver's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Naver's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Naver reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,505,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,048,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 87,459,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 61,348,000 kg CO2e, highlighting significant contributions from purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. In 2022, Naver's emissions were approximately 86,991,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 893,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 86,100,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 209,708,000 kg CO2e, indicating a growing footprint in this category. Naver has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 60% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to expected emissions based on a business-as-usual scenario. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. Overall, Naver's emissions data and reduction initiatives demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and a strategic focus on minimising environmental impact as part of its corporate responsibility.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Naver's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Naver is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Naver 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
Reduction Actions

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