KOTRA
KOTRA, or the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, is a pivotal institution headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Established in 1962, KOTRA has played a significant role in enhancing South Korea's global trade and investment landscape, with operational regions spanning across major markets worldwide. As a leader in the trade promotion industry, KOTRA focuses on facilitating international business opportunities for Korean companies, offering a range of services including market research, trade fairs, and investment consulting. Its unique approach combines local expertise with global insights, enabling businesses to navigate complex international markets effectively. KOTRA's commitment to fostering economic growth has positioned it as a key player in South Korea's export strategy, contributing to the nation's impressive trade achievements. With a strong reputation for supporting SMEs and innovative enterprises, KOTRA continues to drive South Korea's economic development on the global stage.
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KOTRA's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 323,170 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (29,870 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 2,401,860 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, accounted for about 17,770,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, KOTRA's total emissions were around 14,831,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 396,050 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,553,690 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in total emissions from 2021 to 2022, particularly in Scope 3 emissions. KOTRA has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting and climate commitments. Overall, KOTRA's emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced climate strategies to address its substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest share of its total emissions.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 564,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,581,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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KOTRA is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
