Lotte
Lotte Corporation, commonly referred to as Lotte, is a prominent South Korean conglomerate headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1967, Lotte has established itself as a key player in various industries, including food and beverage, retail, and tourism. The company operates extensively across Asia, with significant presence in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Lotte is renowned for its diverse range of products and services, particularly in the confectionery sector, where its unique offerings, such as Lotte Choco Pie, have gained immense popularity. The corporation has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its retail operations through Lotte Mart and Lotte Department Store, solidifying its market position as a leading retailer in the region. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Lotte continues to enhance its brand reputation and consumer loyalty across multiple sectors.
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How does Lotte'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Lotte's score of 24 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lotte's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lotte reported total carbon emissions of approximately 318,030 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 656,600 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their greenhouse gas emissions. Over the past few years, Lotte's emissions have varied, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 449,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 318,030 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also showed fluctuations, peaking at approximately 80,188,000 kg CO2e in 2020 before settling at about 656,600 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, Lotte has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Lotte's ongoing efforts to track and report emissions demonstrate a commitment to transparency and accountability in their climate strategy, aligning with industry standards for corporate sustainability.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 393,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 63,765,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Lotte 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.
