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Kec Corporation

Kec Corporation, also known as KEC, is a leading player in the global engineering and construction industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1978, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. KEC specialises in power transmission, railway, and infrastructure projects, offering innovative solutions that set them apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, KEC's core services include the design and construction of high-voltage transmission lines and substations, as well as railway electrification. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in engineering and project delivery. KEC's reputation for reliability and technical expertise positions it as a trusted partner in the industry, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kec 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.

17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Kec Corporation's score of 17 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kec Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Kec Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,558,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 16,435,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 18,123,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Despite the significant emissions, Kec Corporation has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of their sustainability strategy. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Kec Corporation's emissions intensity for cable plants is reported at about 240 kg CO2e per tonne, while transmission line plants have an intensity of approximately 90 kg CO2e per tonne. These figures highlight the company's operational impact on greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the importance of developing comprehensive climate commitments moving forward.

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2022
Scope 1
16,435,000
Scope 2
18,123,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kec Corporation's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is low 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. Kec Corporation is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kec Corporation is not committed to any 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.

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

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