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, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 29,569,918,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 243,616,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled around 865,598,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached 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 working towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices within the tyre manufacturing industry. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., with no cascading from a parent organisation. Hankook Tire's proactive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions underscores its dedication to environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 292,214,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 991,180,000 | 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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