Coway
Coway Co., Ltd., commonly known as Coway, is a leading South Korean company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1989, Coway has made significant strides in the home appliance industry, particularly in water and air purification systems. The company operates extensively across Asia, North America, and Europe, solidifying its presence in the global market. Renowned for its innovative products, Coway offers a range of unique solutions, including advanced water purifiers, air purifiers, and bidets, all designed with cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly features. The brand's commitment to sustainability and health has earned it numerous accolades, positioning Coway as a trusted name in the industry. With a focus on enhancing quality of life, Coway continues to lead the way in providing clean and safe living environments for consumers worldwide.
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Industry Benchmark
Coway's score of 41 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Coway's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Coway reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,850,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,780,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 17,717,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include various categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream leased assets, and waste generated in operations. Coway has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The emissions data indicates a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing carbon outputs, although further details on reduction strategies would enhance their climate commitment narrative.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 576,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,789,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 49,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Coway is committed to some 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.
