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Kumho Chemicals, Inc.

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Kumho Chemicals, Inc., a prominent player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia and beyond. Founded in 1960, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-performance materials, including synthetic rubber, specialty chemicals, and advanced polymer products. Kumho Chemicals is renowned for its innovative approach, particularly in the development of eco-friendly solutions that cater to diverse industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, the company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted supplier in the global market. Its dedication to research and development ensures that Kumho Chemicals remains at the forefront of industry advancements, making it a key player in the chemical sector.

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How does Kumho Chemicals, Inc.'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Kumho Chemicals, Inc.'s score of 13 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kumho Chemicals, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Kumho Chemicals, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 3,128,818,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 344,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,518,491,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data reflects their comprehensive emissions across all scopes, indicating a substantial carbon footprint. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded any targets from a parent organisation. As of now, there are no documented climate pledges or commitments to reduce emissions, which places Kumho Chemicals in a context where further action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate responsibility. Overall, while the emissions data provides a clear picture of their current impact, the absence of reduction targets suggests an opportunity for Kumho Chemicals to enhance its climate strategy and commitments moving forward.

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202020212022
Scope 1
3,108,304,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
391,427,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
3,311,681,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kumho Chemicals, Inc.'s primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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. This request for Kumho Chemicals, Inc. is 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.

Kumho Chemicals, Inc. 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.

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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