Daesang
Daesang Corporation, a leading player in the food and biotechnology industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1956, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia and beyond. Daesang is renowned for its diverse range of products, including fermented foods, seasonings, and health supplements, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. With a focus on enhancing culinary experiences, Daesang's core offerings, such as gochujang and doenjang, have garnered international acclaim. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expansion into global markets and recognition for its sustainable practices. As a market leader, Daesang continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in the food sector.
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Daesang's score of 10 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Daesang's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Daesang reported total carbon emissions of approximately 506,161,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 69,892,780 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 436,395,180 kg CO2e. This marks a continued trend of emissions reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from about 531,724,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 525,562,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Over the years, Daesang has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company achieved a significant reduction in emissions intensity, reaching approximately 0.0001731 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. This follows a similar trend in 2021, where the emissions intensity was about 0.0001828 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. Despite these achievements, Daesang has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions performance, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are critical for its overall climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 106,705,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 436,538,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Daesang is not committed to any 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.
