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KCC Corporation

KCC Corporation, a leading player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and has established a significant presence across Asia and beyond. Founded in 1958, KCC has evolved into a prominent manufacturer of construction materials, paints, and specialty chemicals, consistently innovating to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The company is renowned for its high-quality products, including sealants, adhesives, and coatings, which are distinguished by their durability and performance. KCC's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in sustainable practices and eco-friendly solutions. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and technological advancement, KCC Corporation continues to shape the future of the chemical industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does KCC Corporation'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

KCC Corporation's score of 18 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KCC Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, KCC Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 638,484,000 kg CO2e, comprising 322,717,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 315,783,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 908,032,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, KCC's emissions were approximately 604,085,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 316,835,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 287,266,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 577,048,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 302,158,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 274,904,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in total emissions in 2023, KCC Corporation has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, disclosing data across all relevant scopes.

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202120222023
Scope 1
302,158,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
274,904,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KCC Corporation's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for KCC Corporation is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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KCC Corporation 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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