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Aekyung Chemical

Aekyung Chemical, a prominent player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia. Founded in 1953, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality chemical products, including surfactants, adhesives, and specialty chemicals. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Aekyung Chemical has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product portfolio and enhancing its manufacturing capabilities. The company is renowned for its unique formulations that cater to diverse industries, including personal care, household products, and industrial applications. Aekyung Chemical's strong market position is underscored by its dedication to research and development, enabling it to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Aekyung Chemical'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 Chemicals 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Aekyung Chemical's score of 4 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aekyung Chemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aekyung Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,760,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 424,756 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 9,338,185 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 9,416,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 303,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 9,113,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 9,702,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 326,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 9,376,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Aekyung Chemical has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced focus on sustainability practices within the organisation.

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326,000
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Scope 2
9,376,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aekyung Chemical's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. Aekyung Chemical is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aekyung Chemical is not committed to any 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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