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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hyundai Engineering And Construction's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 specific emissions breakdowns of 18,905,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 68,947,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. 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. In previous years, Hyundai E&C's emissions were significant, with total emissions of 1,082,590,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,012,239,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that its reduction strategies are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Hyundai E&C's proactive approach to sustainability reflects its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact in the construction and engineering sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 430,440,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 200,700,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| 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 |
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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.
