Kolon Industries, a leading South Korean conglomerate, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1957, the company has established itself as a key player in the textile, chemical, and advanced materials industries. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Kolon Industries focuses on innovative solutions in areas such as high-performance fibres, engineering plastics, and eco-friendly materials.
The company is renowned for its flagship products, including aramid fibres and biodegradable plastics, which set it apart in the competitive landscape. Kolon Industries has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable manufacturing practices and a commitment to research and development. As a result, it holds a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to both industrial and consumer sectors.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 6% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Kolon Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kolon Industries reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 656,560,000 kg CO2e, comprising 116,962,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 539,412,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Kolon Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2033, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to achieve a 32.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The long-term goal includes a significant reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, again using 2022 as the reference year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Kolon Industries' commitment to sustainable practices and energy efficiency improvements.
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Kolon Industries’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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