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Nexen Tire

Nexen Tire Corporation, commonly referred to as Nexen Tire, is a leading global tyre manufacturer headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1942, the company has made significant strides in the automotive industry, with a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Nexen Tire is renowned for its innovative approach to tyre design and production, offering a diverse range of products such as passenger car tyres, SUV tyres, and high-performance tyres. Their commitment to quality and cutting-edge technology sets them apart in a competitive market. With a focus on sustainability and performance, Nexen Tire has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the tyre industry. The company continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining a dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nexen Tire'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.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Nexen Tire's score of 26 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nexen Tire's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Nexen Tire reported total carbon emissions of approximately 364,718,500 kg CO2e, comprising 106,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 291,846,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, amounting to 259,347,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Nexen Tire has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, total emissions were about 368,296,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in 2022. The company has set near-term reduction targets and is actively working towards these commitments, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. Nexen Tire's emissions intensity at its European plant was reported at 1,494 kg CO2e per tonne, reflecting its ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company is committed to sustainability within the tyre industry, aligning with global climate initiatives. Overall, Nexen Tire's emissions data and climate commitments highlight its proactive approach to addressing climate change while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Scope 2
174,341,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nexen Tire's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Nexen Tire is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nexen Tire 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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