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Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd.

Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd. (commonly referred to as KMTC) is a leading player in the maritime transport industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1967, KMTC has built a robust reputation for providing reliable shipping services across major operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in container shipping, KMTC offers a diverse range of services that include cargo transportation, logistics solutions, and port operations. The company is distinguished by its commitment to efficiency and customer satisfaction, utilising advanced technology to optimise shipping routes and reduce transit times. With a strong market position, KMTC has achieved significant milestones, including a growing fleet and expanded global reach, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in international trade.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd.'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.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd.'s score of 24 is higher than 98% 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 Marine Transport Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,967,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,862,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,424,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 115,967,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a significant increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 26,445,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,333,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 4,858,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. However, they have consistently reported their emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their climate impact. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd. may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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202120222023
Scope 1
3,199,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
4,321,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
15,338,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Sea and coastal water transportation services, which is high 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. Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd. 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 Marine Transport Co., Ltd. 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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