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Crude Oil Extraction
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updated 8 months ago

S-Oil Corporation Sustainability Profile

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S-Oil Corporation, a prominent player in the South Korean oil and petrochemical industry, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1976, the company has established itself as a leader in refining and producing high-quality petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, and lubricants. S-Oil is renowned for its innovative approach to refining technology and commitment to sustainability, positioning itself as a forward-thinking entity in the energy sector. With significant operations in the Ulsan region, S-Oil has achieved notable milestones, including the construction of one of the largest refineries in Asia. The company’s core offerings, such as petrochemical products and specialty lubricants, are distinguished by their superior performance and environmental considerations. S-Oil's strategic initiatives and market adaptability have solidified its reputation as a key player in the global energy landscape.

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How does S-Oil Corporation'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.

19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction 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.

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Industry Benchmark

S-Oil Corporation's score of 19 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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S-Oil Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Saudi Arabian Oil Company

S-Oil Corporation, headquartered in South Korea (KR), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Oil Company, which influences its climate commitments and performance metrics. As of now, S-Oil Corporation has not publicly outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction initiatives or commitments suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given its relationship with Saudi Arabian Oil Company, any potential climate commitments or emissions data may be cascaded from this parent organisation. However, specific details regarding emissions reductions or climate pledges from Saudi Arabian Oil Company have not been provided in the available data. In summary, while S-Oil Corporation is part of a larger corporate family with potential climate initiatives, it currently lacks specific emissions data and defined reduction targets.

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Scope 1
46,600,000,000
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Scope 2
14,700,000,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is S-Oil Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. S-Oil Corporation's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is S-Oil Corporation's Location?

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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. This request for S-Oil Corporation is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

S-Oil Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

S-Oil Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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