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.
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Korea Zinc's score of 30 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Korea Zinc's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Korea Zinc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,574,427,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 703,539,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,860,014,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 3,454,810,000 kg CO2e, with 2,343,881,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,106,536,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,684,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, highlighting the challenges faced in reducing carbon outputs while maintaining operational efficiency. Korea Zinc has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to report emissions data, which is essential for tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement in their sustainability efforts. The absence of formal reduction commitments suggests a potential area for development in their climate strategy. Overall, Korea Zinc's emissions data underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve environmental performance within the industry.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,215,475,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,629,769,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Korea Zinc is committed to some 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.
