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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How does Myanmar Pou Chen'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.
Industry Average
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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 across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy initiated in 2023. Over the years, Myanmar Pou Chen's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions reaching about 7,114,200,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 6,921,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, but has not provided specific figures for Scope 3 emissions until 2022, when it reported approximately 1,714,840 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and has set ambitious targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment reflects its dedication to sustainability within the textiles, apparel, and footwear sector, as it aims to mitigate its environmental impact while continuing to grow its business.
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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 committed to some 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.
