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Hankook & Company Co., Ltd.

Hankook & Company Co., Ltd., headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a prominent player in the automotive industry, specialising in tyre manufacturing and related services. Founded in 1941, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Renowned for its innovative approach, Hankook offers a diverse range of products, including high-performance tyres for passenger cars, trucks, and buses. Their commitment to quality and cutting-edge technology sets them apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades for excellence in design and performance, Hankook & Company has solidified its position as a leading tyre manufacturer, continually pushing the boundaries of automotive safety and efficiency.

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How does Hankook & Company Co., Ltd.'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.

32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Hankook & Company Co., Ltd.'s score of 32 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hankook & Company Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hankook & Company Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 87,023,040 kg CO2e, comprising 13,014,590 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 74,007,060 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 79,484,720 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 12,712,180 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 66,772,530 kg CO2e. Hankook has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a base year of 2019. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Hankook's commitment reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the tyre manufacturing sector.

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Scope 1
12,630,390
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Scope 2
69,190,900
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hankook & Company Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is 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. Hankook & Company Co., Ltd. is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hankook & Company Co., Ltd. is committed to some 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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