Hankook Tire
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., commonly known as Hankook Tire, is a leading global tyre manufacturer headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1941, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the automotive industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Hankook Tire is renowned for its innovative approach to tyre design and technology, offering a diverse range of products including passenger car tyres, truck and bus tyres, and high-performance tyres. The brand's commitment to quality and performance has earned it a strong market position, with notable achievements such as being the seventh-largest tyre manufacturer in the world. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge research, Hankook Tire continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for drivers seeking reliability and excellence on the road.
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Hankook Tire's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Hankook Tire reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,000,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 243,616,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 865,598,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 29,569,918,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined emissions from Scope 1 and 2 totalled about 1,109,213,000 kg CO2e. Hankook Tire has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company is also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a long-term strategy to mitigate climate impact. In 2023, the company reported similar emissions figures, with Scope 1 emissions at 247,224,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 854,375,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 29,418,944,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a consistent approach to tracking and managing emissions over the years. Hankook Tire's commitment to sustainability includes the use of 100% sustainable materials and a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared to 2018 levels. These initiatives demonstrate the company's proactive stance in addressing climate change and its dedication to environmental stewardship.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 250,853,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 888,285,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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