Naver
Naver Corporation, commonly known as Naver, is a leading South Korean internet company headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. Founded in 1999, Naver has established itself as a dominant player in the online search engine and digital content industry, primarily serving the South Korean market while expanding its influence across Asia. Naver's core offerings include its flagship search engine, Naver Search, and a suite of services such as Naver Blog, Naver Cafe, and Naver Pay. These platforms are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and integration of diverse content, catering to a wide range of user needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its own AI-powered assistant and the development of innovative advertising solutions. With a strong market position, Naver continues to be recognised for its contributions to the digital landscape, making it a pivotal player in the evolution of online services in South Korea and beyond.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Naver'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
Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Naver's score of 31 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Naver's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Naver's total carbon emissions reached approximately 209,708,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 209,708,000 kg CO2e. The company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 890,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 86,101,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Naver has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with total emissions recorded at about 79,907,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 78,872,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) for the years 2018 to 2022, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Naver has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of its sustainability initiatives. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, Naver's emissions data reflects its operational impact, while the lack of defined reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate commitments.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 417,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 56,663,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Naver 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.
