Cj Cheiljedang

CJ CheilJedang, headquartered in South Korea and operating in the 'All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing' sector, has reported significant progress in its climate commitments. In 2024, the company's total GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) amounted to approximately 10,331,180,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,492,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,114,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 7,575,358,000 kg CO2e.

For 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported total GHG emissions of approximately 11,514,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 2,235,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,153,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 7,646,000,000 kg CO2e.

The company has set ambitious reduction targets. A key commitment is to reduce overall GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, CJ CheilJedang aims to contribute to customers reducing GHG emissions by over 25% by 2030, based on products and solutions. In pursuit of these goals, the company has implemented various initiatives, including expanding renewable energy installation, replacing outdated refrigeration equipment, and purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates. In 2024, Scope 1+2 GHG emissions reportedly decreased by 23% compared to the previous year.

Historically, in 2019, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 3,899,000,000 kg CO2e. Previous years' data show a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, for example, from approximately 4,337,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to approximately 4,234,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022.

CJ CheilJedang's sustainability reports highlight its dedication to managing climate risks and opportunities, including developing climate-resilient crop varieties. The company's emissions data and reduction targets are self-reported and have undergone third-party verification for major domestic and overseas sites since 2022.