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updated 22 days ago

Cj Cheiljedang

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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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How does Cj Cheiljedang'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.

65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Cj Cheiljedang's score of 65 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cj Cheiljedang's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, CJ Cheiljedang reported significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, totalling approximately 1,492,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,114,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 7,575,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 2,606,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, the emissions data for South Korea indicated a GHG emissions intensity of about 130 kg CO2e per tonne for domestic operations, with a slightly higher intensity of 190 kg CO2e per tonne for food products. The company has also disclosed its emissions intensity for 2022, which was approximately 570 kg CO2e per unit of revenue globally. CJ Cheiljedang's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its initiatives to cut indirect GHG emissions by 30% by 2020, although this target was not met. The company is actively working towards its near-term reduction goals and has shown progress in tracking its emissions performance. Overall, CJ Cheiljedang is focused on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with global climate commitments.

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Scope 2
156,050,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cj Cheiljedang's primary industry is Food products 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. This request for Cj Cheiljedang is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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