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Shinhan Card Co., Ltd.

Shinhan Card Co., Ltd., a leading player in the financial services industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a pioneer in credit card services, offering a diverse range of financial products tailored to meet the needs of consumers and businesses alike. With a focus on innovation, Shinhan Card provides unique offerings such as contactless payment solutions and customised rewards programmes, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first to introduce mobile payment technologies in South Korea. Recognised for its strong market position, Shinhan Card continues to enhance customer experiences while maintaining a commitment to financial excellence and security.

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How does Shinhan Card Co., Ltd.'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.

52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Shinhan Card Co., Ltd.'s score of 52 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shinhan Card Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Shinhan Card Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 631,709,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. Scope 1 emissions were about 1,379,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 6,176,000 kg CO2e. The combined emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 reached about 7,555,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 697,975,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,381,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 6,887,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 8,268,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Shinhan Card has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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Scope 1
430,500
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
2,540,300
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
3,526,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shinhan Card Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Shinhan Card Co., Ltd. is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Shinhan Card Co., Ltd. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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