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.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
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Industry Benchmark
Hyundai Engineering And Construction's score of 51 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 1,012,239,000 kg CO2e in South Korea, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 18,905,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 68,947,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 996,391,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in light of their targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Hyundai E&C has established ambitious near-term goals to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to cut Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, use of sold products, and investments—by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a long-term vision for sustainability. This commitment is part of a broader trend within the construction and engineering sector, where companies are increasingly recognising the importance of reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change.
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Add to project| 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.
