POSCO
Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings
Is POSCO doing their part?
Their DitchCarbon score is 54
POSCO has a DitchCarbon Score of 54, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, which is a measure of how much carbon emissions are produced relative to their activity. A score of 54 suggests that POSCO is making progress but still has room for improvement in reducing its carbon intensity.
This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.
Industry emissions intensity
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POSCO is a company in the industrial manufacturing sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of medium. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.
Location emissions intensity
Very low
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Very high
POSCO, located in South Korea, operates in a region with a specific carbon intensity rating. The country’s carbon intensity impacts the sustainability of POSCO’s operations, reflecting how environmentally friendly their energy usage is.
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– Historical Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
– Coverage of all industries, product level data
– Emissions forecasting, assurances
12.71%
...this company is doing 12.71% better in emissions than the industry average.
Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Pohang, South Korea, POSCO operates within the industrial manufacturing sector as the 4th largest steel producer globally. The company has earned a reputation for its advanced customer solutions and has been named the world’s most competitive steelmaker for seven consecutive years. Beyond its core steel production, POSCO is dedicated to providing technical, commercial, and human solutions to meet the diverse needs of its customers worldwide.
emission intelligence's platform recommendations for POSCO
POSCO could reduce its scope 1 emissions by approximately 15% by investing in cleaner and more efficient machinery and equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
Good news, POSCO has embraced SBTi commitments for sustainability
POSCO has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company will develop and implement a detailed plan to significantly cut its carbon footprint to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
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