Kakao Mobility Co., Ltd.
Kakao Mobility Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the South Korean transportation sector, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the mobility industry, offering innovative solutions that enhance urban transportation. Kakao Mobility operates primarily in ride-hailing, navigation, and mobility services, leveraging advanced technology to provide seamless user experiences. Its flagship products, including Kakao Taxi and Kakao Navi, stand out for their user-friendly interfaces and integration with Kakao's extensive ecosystem. With a strong market position, Kakao Mobility has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with various local transport services, solidifying its reputation as a trusted mobility provider in South Korea and beyond.
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Kakao Mobility Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kakao Mobility Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 60,238,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 358,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 53,426,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 60,238,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with significant contributions from capital goods (14,766,000 kg CO2e) and investments (38,656,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 70,517,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 248,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 67,143,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023, reflecting a commitment to improving their carbon footprint. Kakao Mobility has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively reporting emissions, it may not yet have formalised commitments to specific reduction goals. Overall, Kakao Mobility's emissions data demonstrates a significant focus on transparency in their climate impact, although further commitments to reduction strategies would enhance their sustainability profile.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 287,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 64,478,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 185,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Kakao Mobility Co., Ltd. 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.
