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GS CALTEX

GS Caltex Corporation, headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a leading player in the petroleum and petrochemical industry. Founded in 1967, the company has established itself as a key provider of high-quality fuels, lubricants, and chemical products, serving both domestic and international markets. With major operational regions across Asia and beyond, GS Caltex is renowned for its innovative refining processes and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core offerings include gasoline, diesel, and a diverse range of lubricants, distinguished by their advanced formulations and performance. GS Caltex has achieved significant milestones, including the development of eco-friendly products that align with global environmental standards. As a prominent entity in the energy sector, GS Caltex continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and technological advancements, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the industry.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

GS CALTEX's score of 36 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GS CALTEX's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GS CALTEX reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,296,410 kg CO2e, comprising 7,326,603 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,603,051 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 109,843,236 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including direct and indirect emissions across their value chain. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 95,137,890 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,203,043 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,950,759 kg CO2e. The data from previous years shows a trend of increasing emissions, with 2011 emissions at 7,581,000 kg CO2e and 2010 emissions at 6,492,000 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed, GS CALTEX's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting reflects an awareness of their environmental impact. The company has not yet established science-based targets for emissions reduction, indicating potential areas for future improvement in their climate strategy.

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20222023
Scope 1
7,203,043,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,950,759,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GS CALTEX's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. GS CALTEX 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.

GS CALTEX 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

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