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Kossan International

Kossan International, officially known as Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, is a leading player in the rubber manufacturing industry, headquartered in Malaysia. Established in 1979, the company has grown significantly, with major operational regions spanning across Asia, Europe, and North America. Kossan is renowned for its production of high-quality rubber gloves, particularly in the medical and industrial sectors, setting itself apart with innovative technology and stringent quality control measures. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, Kossan has achieved notable milestones, including certifications that underscore its dedication to safety and environmental responsibility. As one of the top rubber glove manufacturers globally, Kossan International continues to strengthen its market position through continuous improvement and expansion, making it a trusted name in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Kossan International's score of 33 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kossan International's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kossan International, headquartered in Malaysia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 300,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 212,742,590 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 86,210,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 5,304,980 kg CO2e, which encompass business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. In 2022, Kossan's total emissions were approximately 426,892,190 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 295,547,400 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 126,020,250 kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions of about 5,250,490 kg CO2e. This represents a significant reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Kossan has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and disclose its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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202120222023
Scope 1
382,028,270
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
130,997,740
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kossan International's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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. Kossan International is headquartered in MY, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kossan International 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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