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Salt and Mineral Mining
KR
updated 4 months ago

Lotte Fine Chemical Sustainability Profile

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Lotte Fine Chemical, a prominent player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia and beyond. Founded in 1976, the company has established itself as a leader in fine chemicals, specialising in the production of high-quality materials for various sectors, including electronics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. With a diverse portfolio that includes specialty chemicals, polymer additives, and electronic materials, Lotte Fine Chemical is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company’s unique approach to product development and its focus on customer-centric solutions have solidified its market position. Notable achievements include significant advancements in eco-friendly chemical processes, positioning Lotte Fine Chemical as a forward-thinking entity in the global market.

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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Lotte Fine Chemical's score of 61 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lotte Fine Chemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Lotte Fine Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4.08 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 60.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 616.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 3.40 billion kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 14.5% from 2018 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. In 2023, Lotte Fine Chemical's total emissions were approximately 4.19 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 61.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 636.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 3.49 billion kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through these reduction initiatives, aiming to significantly lower its carbon footprint in the coming years. Lotte Fine Chemical's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, ensuring accuracy and transparency in their climate commitments.

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Scope 1
71,997,000
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Scope 2
462,010,000
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Scope 3
534,007,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Lotte Fine Chemical's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lotte Fine Chemical's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lotte Fine Chemical's Location?

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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 Lotte Fine Chemical is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Lotte Fine Chemical's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lotte Fine Chemical's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 537% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 87% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
87%
Investments
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Capital Goods
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Lotte Fine Chemical's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Lotte Fine Chemical has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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