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Daewoong Pharmaceutical

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Daewoong, is a leading South Korean pharmaceutical company headquartered in Incheon, South Korea. Established in 1945, Daewoong has made significant strides in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines. The company operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with a diverse portfolio that includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, and biopharmaceuticals. Notable for its commitment to innovation, Daewoong has developed unique therapies in areas such as gastroenterology, neurology, and endocrinology. With a strong market position, Daewoong has achieved several milestones, including the successful launch of its biosimilar products, which have garnered recognition for their quality and efficacy. As a forward-thinking organisation, Daewoong Pharmaceutical continues to contribute to global health advancements.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Daewoong Pharmaceutical'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.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Daewoong Pharmaceutical's score of 45 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Daewoong Pharmaceutical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Daewoong Pharmaceutical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,706,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 24,522,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,620,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, Daewoong's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures from previous years including 32,410,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 34,641,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its environmental impact. While Daewoong Pharmaceutical has not set specific reduction targets or joined any formal climate pledges, its ongoing emissions reporting reflects an awareness of climate commitments within the pharmaceutical industry. The company continues to monitor and disclose its emissions data, which is essential for transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
4,119,000
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Scope 2
61,357,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
70,501,000
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Daewoong Pharmaceutical's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is 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. Daewoong Pharmaceutical is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Daewoong Pharmaceutical 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.

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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