Hyundai Rotem Company
Hyundai Rotem Company, a prominent player in the transportation and defence sectors, is headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1977, the company has evolved into a leader in manufacturing rolling stock, defence systems, and plant engineering, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Renowned for its innovative approach, Hyundai Rotem offers a diverse range of products, including high-speed trains, metro systems, and military vehicles, distinguished by their advanced technology and reliability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the successful deployment of its trains in various international markets, solidifying its position as a key competitor in the global railway industry. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge design, Hyundai Rotem continues to shape the future of transportation and defence solutions.
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Hyundai Rotem Company's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hyundai Rotem Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,772,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,024,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 18,748,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to around 8,887,721,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses various categories such as the use of sold products (approximately 8,754,044,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 3,027,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Hyundai Rotem's total emissions were about 25,931,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 8,128,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 17,803,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 8,269,899,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Hyundai Rotem has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. The company is currently not part of any climate pledges or initiatives that would typically guide emissions reduction strategies. Overall, Hyundai Rotem's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, highlighting the importance of addressing these areas in future climate strategies.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,892,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 17,650,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 21,887,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hyundai Rotem Company 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.
