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Boryung

Boryung, officially known as Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1963, the company has made significant strides in developing innovative healthcare solutions, particularly in the fields of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Boryung focuses on a diverse range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Its core products, which include advanced biopharmaceuticals and generics, are distinguished by their high quality and efficacy. Boryung has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its global footprint and securing partnerships with leading research institutions. This commitment to innovation and excellence has solidified its position as a trusted name in the healthcare sector, making significant contributions to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

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How does Boryung'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Boryung's score of 25 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Boryung's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Boryung reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,457,000 kg CO2e, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure represents a slight decrease from 2022, when emissions were about 27,499,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Boryung has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2021 recorded at approximately 24,857,000 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend towards lower emissions. Despite these reductions, Boryung has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not provided data on Scope 3 emissions, which typically account for a significant portion of a company's overall carbon footprint. Boryung's headquarters is located in South Korea (KR), and the company continues to focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility as part of its operational strategy.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
3,906,000
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Scope 2
22,623,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boryung's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, 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 Boryung is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Boryung 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
Reduction Actions

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