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Korea Zinc

Korea Zinc Co., Ltd., a leading player in the non-ferrous metal industry, is headquartered in the vibrant city of Ulsan, South Korea. Founded in 1974, the company has established itself as a global leader in zinc production, with significant operations across Asia, including facilities in Australia and the Philippines. Korea Zinc is renowned for its high-quality zinc products, which are essential in various applications, from galvanisation to battery manufacturing. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, as it continually invests in advanced technologies to enhance production efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Korea Zinc has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest zinc producers worldwide. Its dedication to quality and sustainability has earned it a reputation as a trusted supplier in the global market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Korea Zinc'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.

38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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 Zinc's score of 38 is higher than 93% 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 Zinc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Korea Zinc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,969,476,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,574,427,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 703,539,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,693,476,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, with data disclosed across all three scopes. In previous years, emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 3,450,416,000 kg CO2e, and 2021 emissions at approximately 4,257,615,000 kg CO2e globally. Notably, in 2021, Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to approximately 4,752,462,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial impact from the supply chain and product lifecycle. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Korea Zinc has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. This absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for further action in aligning with global climate goals. The company operates within a sector that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of setting ambitious targets to mitigate climate change effects.

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Scope 1
2,215,475,000
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Scope 2
1,629,769,000
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Korea Zinc's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), 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 Zinc 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 Zinc 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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