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Drb, officially known as DRB Chemical Co., Ltd., is a prominent player in the chemicals nec (not elsewhere classified) industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a leader in the development and production of specialty chemicals, serving diverse sectors including automotive, electronics, and construction.
With a strong operational presence across Asia and beyond, Drb is renowned for its innovative core products, which include high-performance adhesives, coatings, and sealants. These offerings are distinguished by their superior quality and tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of clients.
Drb's commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, positioning the company as a trusted partner in the global chemicals market. Its dedication to sustainability and customer satisfaction further enhances its reputation, making Drb a key player in the industry.
-2 vs industry average
Drb’s score of 30 is lower than 47% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
DRB, a Chemicals nec company based in KR, reported its 2023 Scope 1 emissions as approximately 622,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as approximately 19,693,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, its Scope 1 emissions were about 675,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 22,910,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 450,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 17,987,000 kg CO2e.
DRB has set several climate commitments. The company aims for Net Zero across all scopes by 2050, with an intermediate goal to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 34% by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline. Specifically, for Scope 1 and Scope 2, the company has a near-term absolute reduction target of 30% by 2030, compared to 2022 levels. For Scope 3, DRB aims for a 50% reduction by 2045, working towards carbon neutrality by 2050. Additionally, DRB Industrial, part of the DRB group, has committed to reducing annual GHG emissions by 4.2% and achieving a minimum of 42% reduction by 2033 from 2021 levels across all scopes, and a 90% reduction by 2050 from 2021 levels. The company also aligns its carbon management strategy with Malaysia's carbon reduction commitments. DRB is working on establishing reduction roadmaps for each business division and building a system for calculating Scope 3 emissions.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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