Cj Cheiljedang
Cj Cheiljedang Corporation, a leading player in the food and biotechnology industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1953, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the production of food ingredients, processed foods, and bioengineering solutions. With a strong presence in Asia and expanding operations globally, Cj Cheiljedang is renowned for its innovative products, including its popular range of sauces, seasonings, and health supplements. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as advancements in fermentation technology. Cj Cheiljedang's unique offerings, including its proprietary fermentation processes, set it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a trusted name among consumers and businesses alike.
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Cj Cheiljedang's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,296,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,196,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,129,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 9,528,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with a total of about 669,191,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and approximately 477,000 kg CO2e in South Korea for the same year. CJ CheilJedang has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, CJ CheilJedang's emissions data reflects its operational scale and highlights the importance of developing robust strategies to mitigate its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 142,888,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 162,689,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Cj Cheiljedang is not participating in any 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.
