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Acuon Capital

Acuon Capital, a prominent financial services firm headquartered in South Korea (KR), has established itself as a leader in the investment management and advisory industry since its inception in 2015. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia, Acuon Capital focuses on providing innovative asset management solutions and strategic investment advice tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The firm is renowned for its unique approach to investment, leveraging advanced analytics and market insights to deliver superior returns. Acuon Capital's commitment to excellence has earned it a notable position in the market, recognised for its robust portfolio management and client-centric services. As it continues to expand its influence, Acuon Capital remains dedicated to driving growth and delivering value in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Acuon Capital'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.

4

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Acuon Capital's score of 4 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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Acuon Capital's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Acuon Capital reported total carbon emissions of approximately 196,910 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 195,390 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 501,500 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from investments and other activities. Comparatively, in 2021, Acuon Capital's emissions were higher, with Scope 1 at about 220,920 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 240,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 1,502,810 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in emissions across all scopes from 2021 to 2022. Acuon Capital has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target. As a financial institution based in South Korea, Acuon Capital operates within the banking and diverse financial services sector, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate commitments.

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Scope 1
157,750
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
102,230
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000
00,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acuon Capital's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. Acuon Capital is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Acuon Capital is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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