Emart Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Emart's score of 38 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Emart's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Emart reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,825,396,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 24,250,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 466,353,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 6,825,396,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 6,333,404,000 kg CO2e, comprising 32,750,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 508,919,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 6,333,404,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Emart's emissions data has not been cascaded from a parent company, and the organisation has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The company has disclosed emissions data for all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact reporting. Overall, Emart's emissions reflect the challenges faced by the retail sector in managing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass the majority of a company's total emissions.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Emart has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
