Hitejinro
Hitejinro, officially known as HiteJinro Co., Ltd., is a leading South Korean beverage company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1924, Hitejinro has established itself as a prominent player in the alcoholic beverage industry, particularly known for its production of beer and traditional Korean spirits, including soju. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its flagship product, Hite Beer, which has garnered a strong market presence both domestically and internationally. Hitejinro's unique brewing techniques and commitment to quality have positioned it as a top choice among consumers, making it one of the largest soju producers in the world. With a robust distribution network across Asia and beyond, Hitejinro continues to innovate and expand its product offerings, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of the Korean beverage market.
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Hitejinro's score of 25 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hitejinro's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hitejinro reported total carbon emissions of approximately 118,052,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 57,089,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 59,008,000 kg CO2e. The company's Scope 3 emissions also totalled approximately 118,052,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 121,167,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 62,881,000 kg CO2e and 58,309,000 kg CO2e, respectively. In 2021, Hitejinro's total emissions were approximately 131,208,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 71,121,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 60,106,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. Overall, Hitejinro's emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and potentially reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction strategies or targets have not been outlined.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 71,121,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,106,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 131,208,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Hitejinro is not committed to any 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.
