Bgf Retail, officially known as BGF Retail Co., Ltd., is a prominent player in the South Korean retail industry, headquartered in Seoul, KR. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leader in convenience store operations, primarily through its well-known CU brand, which has become synonymous with quality and accessibility across the nation. With a strong presence in urban and suburban areas, Bgf Retail focuses on providing a diverse range of products, including groceries, snacks, and everyday essentials, all tailored to meet the needs of modern consumers. The company's commitment to innovation and customer service has earned it a significant market position, making it one of the largest convenience store chains in South Korea. Bgf Retail continues to expand its footprint, adapting to changing consumer preferences while maintaining its reputation for excellence in the retail sector.
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Bgf Retail's score of 27 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, BGF Retail reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,876,000 kg CO2e, which includes 31,509,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,367,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 552,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions were significantly influenced by business travel (3,203,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (20,674,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, specific emissions data has not been disclosed, but the company continues to focus on its climate commitments. Notably, BGF Retail has not set any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that BGF Retail is independently reporting its carbon footprint. The company is actively engaged in monitoring its emissions, but further details on future reduction strategies or commitments remain unspecified.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 31,509,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,367,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 15,107,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Bgf Retail's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 19% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 4% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Bgf Retail 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.
