Public Profile

Kolon Global

Kolon Global Corporation, headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a prominent player in the global textile and chemical industries. Founded in 1973, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-performance materials, including advanced textiles and specialty chemicals. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Kolon Global is renowned for its innovative solutions that cater to diverse sectors such as automotive, electronics, and construction. The company’s core offerings include aramid fibres, engineering plastics, and eco-friendly materials, distinguished by their superior quality and sustainability. Kolon Global has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and awards for its commitment to research and development. As a trusted partner in the industry, Kolon Global continues to enhance its market position through cutting-edge technology and a focus on customer satisfaction.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kolon Global'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Kolon Global's score of 10 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kolon Global's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kolon Global reported total carbon emissions of approximately 788,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 258,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 825,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 212,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 613,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 713,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 159,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 554,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions over the past three years, Kolon Global has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets suggests a need for enhanced commitment to climate action within the industry context. As a company headquartered in South Korea, Kolon Global's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing carbon emissions in line with global climate goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kolon Global's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Kolon Global 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.

Kolon Global 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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