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Hyundai Engineering And Construction

Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. (often referred to as Hyundai E&C) is a leading player in the global construction and engineering industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1947, the company has built a strong reputation for its expertise in civil engineering, architecture, and construction management, with significant operations across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Hyundai E&C is renowned for its innovative approach to large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and high-rise buildings. The company’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets it apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades and a robust portfolio of completed projects, Hyundai E&C continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the construction sector, driving progress and development worldwide.

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How does Hyundai Engineering And Construction'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.

65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Hyundai Engineering And Construction's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hyundai Engineering And Construction's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hyundai Engineering and Construction (Hyundai E&C) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 22,411,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 57,556,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Hyundai E&C plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions—covering areas such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the use of sold products—by 25% within the same timeframe. Hyundai E&C's commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This proactive approach reflects Hyundai E&C's dedication to sustainability and its role in the construction and engineering sector in South Korea and globally.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
430,440,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
200,700,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
422,153,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hyundai Engineering And Construction's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low 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. Hyundai Engineering And Construction is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hyundai Engineering And Construction 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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