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Daesang

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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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32

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Daesang's score of 32 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Daesang's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Daesang Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 506,161,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 69,892,778 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 436,395,175 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The total emissions for 2022 were slightly higher at about 531,724,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 84,875,531 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 446,879,412 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Daesang has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations and energy use. Daesang's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all reported figures are sourced directly from Daesang Corporation. The company continues to monitor its emissions and aims to enhance its sustainability practices in line with industry standards.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
106,705,000
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Scope 2
436,538,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Daesang'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 Daesang 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.

Daesang 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
Reduction Actions

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