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HANSOL

HANSOL, officially known as HANSOL Paper Co., Ltd., is a leading player in the paper and packaging industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1977, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia and beyond, focusing on sustainable and innovative solutions. Specialising in high-quality paper products, HANSOL offers a diverse range of services, including printing paper, packaging materials, and specialty papers. Their commitment to eco-friendly practices and advanced technology sets them apart in a competitive market. With a reputation for excellence, HANSOL has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards and certifications that underscore their dedication to quality and sustainability. As a prominent name in the paper industry, HANSOL continues to drive innovation while maintaining a strong market position.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

HANSOL's score of 28 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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HANSOL's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, HANSOL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 280,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 4,644,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 234,820 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions came from Scope 3, amounting to approximately 274,044,000 kg CO2e. HANSOL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. To achieve this goal, the company plans to reduce an additional 81,000 tonnes of emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2. This long-term strategy reflects HANSOL's commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. In previous years, HANSOL's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 303,070,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at approximately 296,456,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its environmental performance as part of its corporate responsibility initiatives.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
358,293,000
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Scope 2
594,176,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HANSOL's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 HANSOL is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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HANSOL 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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