Myanmar Pou Chen
Myanmar Pou Chen, a subsidiary of the renowned Pou Chen Group, is a leading player in the footwear manufacturing industry. Headquartered in Taiwan (TW), the company operates primarily in Myanmar, where it has established a significant presence since its inception. Founded in the early 2000s, Myanmar Pou Chen has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its production capabilities to meet the growing demand for high-quality athletic and casual footwear. Specialising in the production of branded footwear, Myanmar Pou Chen is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company collaborates with major global brands, ensuring that its products meet rigorous quality standards while incorporating advanced manufacturing techniques. With a strong market position, Myanmar Pou Chen continues to contribute to the local economy and is recognised for its dedication to ethical labour practices and environmental responsibility.
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Myanmar Pou Chen's score of 40 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Myanmar Pou Chen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Myanmar Pou Chen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 186,856.4 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 44.8 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 585.4 kg CO2e. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This long-term target aligns with their commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which they officially joined in December 2023. Over the years, Myanmar Pou Chen's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 7,124,200,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 6,921,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 2 emissions, which have remained consistent at around 6,364,000,000 kg CO2e from 2016 to 2018, before showing a significant decrease in subsequent years. As part of their sustainability efforts, Myanmar Pou Chen has also focused on improving energy consumption intensity, with reported values decreasing from 0.0145 kg CO2e per pair in 2016 to 1.11 kg CO2e per pair in 2023. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the footwear manufacturing sector while enhancing operational efficiency.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 557,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00.0 | 00.0 | 00.0 | 00.0 | 00.0 |
| Scope 2 | 6,364,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000.0 | 000.0 | 000.0 | 000.0 | 000.0 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000.0 |
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Myanmar Pou Chen 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.
