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WATCHA, Inc.

WATCHA, Inc., a prominent player in the South Korean entertainment industry, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself as a leading provider of streaming services, focusing on film and television content. WATCHA is renowned for its unique recommendation algorithms, which enhance user experience by personalising content suggestions based on viewing habits. With a strong presence in the South Korean market and expanding operations in other regions, WATCHA has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major content creators and distributors. The company's core offerings include its subscription-based streaming platform, which features a diverse library of films and series, setting it apart from competitors. WATCHA's commitment to quality content and user-centric technology has solidified its position as a key player in the global streaming landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does WATCHA, Inc.'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

WATCHA, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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WATCHA, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2020, WATCHA, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 77,130,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 125,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,969,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked an increase from 2019, where total emissions were about 64,949,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 116,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,130,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 185,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, the company recorded total emissions of around 55,774,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 19,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,149,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 156,000 kg CO2e. The emissions for 2017 were approximately 3,714,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 220,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,077,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 82,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from WATCHA, Inc. This lack of specific commitments highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate strategy and align with industry standards for sustainability and carbon reduction.

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Scope 3
82,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. WATCHA, Inc.'s primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. WATCHA, Inc. is headquartered 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.

WATCHA, Inc. 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.

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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