Dongwon
Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd., commonly known as Dongwon, is a leading South Korean company headquartered in Busan, South Korea (KR). Established in 1969, Dongwon has made significant strides in the food and fisheries industry, focusing on processed seafood, canned goods, and ready-to-eat meals. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Dongwon is renowned for its innovative products, including its popular tuna and seafood offerings, which are distinguished by their quality and sustainability practices. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its operations across Asia, North America, and Europe, solidifying its position as a key player in the global food sector. Dongwon's commitment to excellence and sustainability continues to drive its success and reputation in the industry.
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Dongwon's score of 23 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dongwon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dongwon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 261,349,000 kg CO2e, comprising 121,094,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 140,255,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions recorded at 279,076,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Dongwon's emissions have fluctuated, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at 253,759,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and Scope 2 emissions reaching 149,609,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, while Dongwon has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for a more robust commitment to climate action in the future.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 23,132,200 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 38,388,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 91,273,900 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Dongwon 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.
