Emart, officially known as Emart Inc., is a leading retail giant headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1993, the company has significantly shaped the hypermarket and supermarket landscape across major operational regions, including South Korea and various international markets. Specialising in a diverse range of products, Emart offers groceries, electronics, clothing, and household goods, distinguished by its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering the first discount store in Korea, which set a new standard in the retail industry. With a strong market position, Emart continues to innovate, leveraging technology to enhance the shopping experience and maintain its reputation as a trusted brand in the retail sector.
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Emart's score of 15 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Emart reported total carbon emissions of approximately 490,603,000 kg CO2e, comprising 24,250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 466,353,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 6,825,396,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Emart has shown a trend of reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with a decrease from approximately 527,716,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 490,603,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reflects a commitment to improving energy efficiency and reducing direct emissions from its operations. Despite these reductions, Emart has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company continues to navigate the complexities of its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of its total emissions.
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Add to project2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 33,538,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 486,959,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Emart 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.