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updated 4 days ago

GS CALTEX

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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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43

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

GS CALTEX's score of 43 is higher than 68% 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 109,843,236,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 109,843,236,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,534,649,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 21,536,000 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was approximately 2,556,180,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, GS Caltex's emissions were approximately 110,195,554,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,967,293,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 20,662,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 2,987,955,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, GS Caltex is a current subsidiary of GS Caltex Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and performance. The emissions data is cascaded from GS Caltex Corporation, reflecting the broader corporate family’s environmental impact. Overall, GS Caltex's emissions profile highlights the significant challenge of managing Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their carbon footprint. The company’s ongoing efforts in climate commitments remain to be detailed, but the substantial emissions figures underscore the need for strategic reduction initiatives in the future.

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202120222023
Scope 1
2,174,033,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
24,403,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

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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. This request for GS CALTEX is 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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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