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.
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Naver's score of 11 is higher than 86% 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 amounted to approximately 209,708,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled 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's emissions have shown fluctuations. In 2021, total emissions were about 788,720,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions significantly higher at approximately 215,157,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions reached about 79,907,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 73,176,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Naver has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies. Overall, Naver's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which represent a substantial portion of their carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
