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Kumho Petrochemical

Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Kumho Petrochemical, is a leading player in the petrochemical industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1970, the company has made significant strides in the production of synthetic rubber and various petrochemical products, serving diverse markets across Asia, Europe, and North America. Kumho Petrochemical is renowned for its innovative offerings, including high-performance synthetic rubbers and advanced materials that cater to the automotive, construction, and electronics sectors. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key competitor in the global market, with notable achievements in sustainability and product quality. With a strong emphasis on technological advancement, Kumho Petrochemical continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted supplier in the petrochemical landscape.

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41

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Kumho Petrochemical's score of 41 is higher than 81% 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 Petrochemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kumho Petrochemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 292,044,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,009,402,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 313,545,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 5,271,699,000 kg CO2e. The company has established a detailed roadmap aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 by 23% by 2030, with specific targets set for each business site. Additionally, Kumho Petrochemical is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with phased targets and a reduction roadmap in place. In 2022, the company joined K-EV100, pledging to convert all owned and leased vehicles to zero-emission vehicles by 2030, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainable practices.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
3,108,304,000
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Scope 2
391,427,000
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Scope 3
3,311,681,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kumho Petrochemical's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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 Petrochemical is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kumho Petrochemical 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
Reduction Actions

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