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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.

29

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Korea Aerospace Industries's score of 29 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 17,824,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 47,461,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,569,480 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel, employee commuting, and transportation of goods. The company's emissions have shown a trend of increase over the years, with total emissions rising from about 49,141,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 65,285,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Notably, Scope 1 emissions increased from 12,006,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 17,824,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions rose from 37,135,000 kg CO2e to 47,461,000 kg CO2e in the same period. Despite the increase in emissions, KAI has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Scope 1
12,006,000
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Scope 2
37,135,000
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Scope 3
1,270,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Korea Aerospace Industries's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), 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. Korea Aerospace Industries 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.

Korea Aerospace Industries 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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