Cj Cheiljedang

CJ Cheiljedang, a South Korean-based food manufacturing company, has set several climate commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

For 2025, CJ Cheiljedang reported total emissions of approximately 11.35 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 1.51 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 1.08 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 8.78 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were purchased goods and services (6.85 billion kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (958 million kg CO2e).

Looking back, in 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 11.88 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1.47 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1.04 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 9.41 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 12.86 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 2.20 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 1.09 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 9.57 billion kg CO2e.

CJ Cheiljedang has established a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This commitment includes both direct emissions from the company's operations (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased electricity (Scope 2). Additionally, the company aims to contribute to customers reducing their GHG emissions by more than 25% by 2030, relative to 2020 emissions from its sites, covering Scope 3 downstream emissions. Earlier targets included a plan to cut 30% of direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions by 2020, compared to 2015 levels.

The company monitors key indicators such as GHG emissions by operational boundaries (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) and by country, as well as GHG emissions intensity relative to production volume. To achieve its goals, CJ Cheiljedang has implemented various initiatives, including third-party verification of GHG emissions and energy usage at major domestic and overseas sites since 2022, introducing an internal carbon pricing system, expanding renewable energy installations, replacing outdated refrigeration equipment, and purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (REC). In 2024, the company expanded its analysis of climate risks and opportunities and developed new crop varieties as part of its climate change response.