CJ CheilJedang Corp

Common Name
CJ CheilJedang
Country
South Korea
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
8,429
Ticker
097950
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
CJ CheilJedang Corp is a multinational food and biotech company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The primary function of CJ CheilJedang Corp is to produce and distribute a wide array of food produ...

CJ CheilJedang's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, CJ CheilJedang completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

CJ CheilJedang has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into CJ CheilJedang's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CJ CheilJedang amounted to 3,325,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CJ CheilJedang decreased by 20.23%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

CJ CheilJedang's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230750 k1.5 M2.25 M3 MtCO2e+8%-2%-22%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are CJ CheilJedang's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of CJ CheilJedang were 2,196,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has CJ CheilJedang reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, CJ CheilJedang's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), CJ CheilJedang's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are CJ CheilJedang's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,129,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has CJ CheilJedang reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, CJ CheilJedang's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 23.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), CJ CheilJedang's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 16.06% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does CJ CheilJedang use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

CJ CheilJedang's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into CJ CheilJedang's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported 9,528,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of CJ CheilJedang includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

CJ CheilJedang's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202303 M6 M9 M12 MtCO2e0%-7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are CJ CheilJedang's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,528,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 99.45% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.55% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Compared to the previous year (2022), CJ CheilJedang's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CJ CheilJedang 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CJ CheilJedang disclose?

In 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of CJ CheilJedang's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to CJ CheilJedang's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,478,000 tCOâ‚‚e (78.48%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,095,000 tCOâ‚‚e (11.49%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 537,000 tCOâ‚‚e (5.64%)

CJ CheilJedang's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(78.5%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(11.5%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(5.6%)

Insights into CJ CheilJedang's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, CJ CheilJedang reported a total carbon footprint of 12,853,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.08% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to CJ CheilJedang's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.09%.

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