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KOTRA, officially known as the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across various regions, facilitating international trade and investment. Established in 1962, KOTRA has played a pivotal role in enhancing South Korea's economic landscape, particularly within the services auxiliary to financial intermediation sector (67).
The agency offers a range of core services, including market research, trade consulting, and investment promotion, uniquely tailored to support businesses in navigating global markets. KOTRA's commitment to fostering international partnerships has solidified its position as a leader in the industry, marked by numerous accolades for its contributions to trade facilitation and economic development. With a focus on innovation and strategic collaboration, KOTRA continues to drive growth for South Korean enterprises on the global stage.
28
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-9 vs industry average
KOTRA’s score of 28 is lower than 40% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
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KOTRA's reported carbon emissions
KOTRA, headquartered in KR and operating in Services auxiliary to financial intermediation, reported its 2022 carbon emissions with a total of approximately 20.5 million kg CO2e. This figure comprises about 323,170 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,401,860 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 17,770,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services.
In 2021, KOTRA's total emissions were approximately 17.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 396,050 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,553,690 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 14,831,000 kg CO2e. Looking back to 2020, total emissions were approximately 15.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 395,860 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,515,830 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 12,746,000 kg CO2e.
While KOTRA discloses its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, specific quantified reduction targets or commitments beyond the reported emissions data were not provided.
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KOTRA’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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