Korea Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a leading player in the aerospace and defence industry. Founded in 1999, KAI has established itself as a key manufacturer of military and civilian aircraft, including the T-50 Golden Eagle and the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet. With major operational regions spanning Asia and beyond, KAI is renowned for its innovative approach to aerospace technology. The company’s core offerings include aircraft design, production, and maintenance services, distinguished by their commitment to quality and advanced engineering. KAI has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with global aerospace firms and contributions to various international defence projects. As a prominent entity in the aerospace sector, KAI continues to enhance its market position through cutting-edge developments and strategic collaborations.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Korea Aerospace Industries'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.
Industry Benchmark
Korea Aerospace Industries's score of 36 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Korea Aerospace Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 65,285,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 17,824,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 47,461,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1,569,480 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes employee commute emissions of about 1,180,821 kg CO2e, upstream transportation and distribution emissions of approximately 196,208 kg CO2e, and downstream transportation and distribution emissions of about 192,451 kg CO2e. In 2022, KAI's emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of approximately 62,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 14,512,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 47,189,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year included employee commute emissions of approximately 145,712 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services emissions of about 798,060 kg CO2e. KAI has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company does not appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent or related organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from KAI. Overall, KAI's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, with a clear need for enhanced climate strategies and commitments to reduce their environmental impact in the aerospace sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,006,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,135,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
Korea Aerospace Industries 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.
