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Dong-A Socio Group

Dong-A Socio Group, headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Founded in 1932, the company has established itself as a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative medicines, particularly in the fields of neurology, psychiatry, and pain management. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Dong-A Socio Group is renowned for its commitment to research and development, resulting in a diverse portfolio of unique products and services. The company’s flagship offerings include prescription medications and over-the-counter products that address critical health needs. Recognised for its significant contributions to the healthcare sector, Dong-A Socio Group continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a focus on quality, making it a trusted name in the industry.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Dong-A Socio Group's score of 37 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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Dong-A Socio Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dong-A Socio Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 162,130,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 52,957,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 104,894,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 4,279,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted about 155,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 57,425,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 96,859,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,456,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 52,766,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 87,815,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 655,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, totalling around 141,136,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Dong-A Socio Group has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further transparency regarding their strategies for addressing climate change.

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Scope 2
60,962,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dong-A Socio Group's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, 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 Dong-A Socio Group 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.

Dong-A Socio Group 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
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