Public Profile

Emart

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Emart's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

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.

82%

Emart's reported carbon emissions

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.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

Add to project
2020202120222023
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

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emart's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Emart is headquartered 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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

Other Organizations in Retail Trade Services

Visual Technologies

US
Retail Trade Services
Updated 10 days ago

Daarbak Group A Slash S

DK
Retail Trade Services
Updated 10 days ago

Estee Lauder

US
Retail Trade Services
Updated 8 days ago
CDP

Ralph Lauren Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda

PT
Retail Trade Services
Updated 2 days ago

SPANSET

GB
Retail Trade Services
Updated 10 days ago

daa

IE
Retail Trade Services
Updated 10 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers