Yuhan Chemical
Yuhan Chemical, a leading player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and has established a strong presence across various operational regions. Founded in 1952, the company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key innovator in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. With a diverse portfolio that includes active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and crop protection products, Yuhan Chemical is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s unique approach to research and development has led to numerous breakthroughs, solidifying its market position as a trusted supplier in both domestic and international markets. Yuhan Chemical continues to drive advancements in the chemical sector, contributing to the health and agricultural industries with its high-performance solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Yuhan Chemical'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Yuhan Chemical's score of 12 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yuhan Chemical's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yuhan Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,993,165 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 653,994 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 19,279,172 kg CO2e. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Yuhan Chemical joined in December 2023. Over the years, Yuhan Chemical has demonstrated a trend of reducing its emissions. For instance, total emissions decreased from about 201,723,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to the current figure, indicating a significant reduction effort. The company has also disclosed its emissions across various scopes, including Scope 3, which accounted for approximately 10,262,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Yuhan Chemical's ongoing initiatives reflect its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector, based in South Korea.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 54,334,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 124,456,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Yuhan Chemical 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.
