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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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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Coway's score of 59 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Coway's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Coway reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 26,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,780,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 17,717,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined emissions from Scope 1 and 2 totalled about 7,850,000 kg CO2e. Coway has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% compared to 2020 levels by 2030, followed by a 75% reduction by 2040, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, with specific goals for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reductions. The company is also investing in renewable energy and enhancing energy efficiency across its factories to support these initiatives. Overall, Coway's commitment to sustainability reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the coming decades.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Coway's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Coway is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Coway is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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