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Computer Services
KR
updated 7 months ago

Daum Communications Corp.

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Daum Communications Corp., commonly referred to as Daum, is a prominent South Korean company headquartered in Korea (KR). Founded in 1995, Daum has established itself as a key player in the internet services industry, particularly in online portals, search engines, and digital content. The company operates primarily in South Korea, with a significant presence in various digital sectors. Daum is renowned for its unique offerings, including its popular web portal, Daum.net, which provides users with a comprehensive range of services such as news, email, and community forums. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its merger with Kakao Corp. in 2014, which solidified its position in the competitive digital landscape. With a strong market presence, Daum continues to innovate and adapt, making it a vital contributor to the evolution of internet services in the region.

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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Daum Communications Corp.'s score of 47 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Daum Communications Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kakao Corp.

Daum Communications Corp., headquartered in South Korea (KR), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is part of a merged entity with Kakao Corp., which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. While Daum Communications Corp. does not have its own documented reduction targets, it inherits climate initiatives from Kakao Corp. at a cascade level of 1. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all sourced from Kakao Corp. These initiatives reflect a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources. As of now, specific reduction targets or achievements for Daum Communications Corp. are not available, but the alignment with Kakao Corp.'s sustainability efforts suggests a focus on addressing climate change and improving environmental performance.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
287,000
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Scope 2
64,478,000
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Scope 3
185,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Daum Communications Corp.'s primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Daum Communications Corp. is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Daum Communications Corp. 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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