Kolon Industries Inc

Common Name
Kolon Industries
Country
South Korea
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
3,971
Ticker
120110
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Kolon Industries Inc. is a versatile manufacturing company that operates across multiple sectors, focusing on chemical and textile products. It plays a crucial role in producing and supplying high-per...

Kolon Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Kolon Industries 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).

However, Kolon Industries has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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a. Kolon Industries's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Kolon Industries's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Kolon Industries's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kolon Industries amounted to 1,291,995 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). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kolon Industries increased by 5.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Kolon Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220232024060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e+6%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kolon Industries's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kolon Industries were 205,315 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Kolon Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Kolon Industries's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kolon Industries's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Kolon Industries's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kolon Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,086,680 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Kolon Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Kolon Industries's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kolon Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kolon Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kolon Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Kolon Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Kolon Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Kolon Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e
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Insights into Kolon Industries's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Kolon Industries reported 3,225,582 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Kolon Industries includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Kolon Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240850 k1.7 M2.55 M3.4 MtCO2e-7%+5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kolon Industries's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Kolon Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,225,582 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Kolon Industries reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Kolon Industries's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kolon Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kolon Industries's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kolon Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Insights into Kolon Industries’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Kolon Industries reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 205,315 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,300 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 62.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Kolon Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2005,000200,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CTNippon ShokubaiYear: 2023Scope 1: 612,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,150Scope 1 Intensity: 194.29 tCO2e/$MNissan ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 180,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,712Scope 1 Intensity: 105.37 tCO2e/$MCCChina Steel ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 271Scope 1 Intensity: 100.23 tCO2e/$MLotte Fine ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,138Scope 1 Intensity: 106.61 tCO2e/$MPetkim Petrokimya HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,948,361 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,046Scope 1 Intensity: 952.45 tCO2e/$MKCCYear: 2024Scope 1: 306,659 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,538Scope 1 Intensity: 67.58 tCO2e/$MDongyue GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,716,568 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 769.63 tCO2e/$MGreen PlainsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,205,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,296Scope 1 Intensity: 365.62 tCO2e/$MTata ChemicalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,770,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,729Scope 1 Intensity: 2,758.60 tCO2e/$MSolvayYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,239,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,338Scope 1 Intensity: 1,356.04 tCO2e/$MShengquan GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,092 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,283Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MMethanexYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,871,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,723Scope 1 Intensity: 1,039.62 tCO2e/$MDenkaYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,393,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,060Scope 1 Intensity: 455.27 tCO2e/$MLotte ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,896,865 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,609Scope 1 Intensity: 249.65 tCO2e/$MTTTaiwan Styrene MonomerYear: 2023Scope 1: 175,429 tCO2eRevenue: $M 311Scope 1 Intensity: 564.04 tCO2e/$MIndorama VenturesYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,969,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,773Scope 1 Intensity: 441.87 tCO2e/$MGanfeng Lithium GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 423,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,591Scope 1 Intensity: 163.44 tCO2e/$MDowYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,630,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,964Scope 1 Intensity: 619.82 tCO2e/$MKurarayYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,748,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,522Scope 1 Intensity: 316.57 tCO2e/$MResonac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MLG ChemYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,653,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,335Scope 1 Intensity: 169.58 tCO2e/$MUPC TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 39,048 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,386Scope 1 Intensity: 16.37 tCO2e/$MBraskemYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,208,346 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,530Scope 1 Intensity: 734.89 tCO2e/$MKolon IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 205,315 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,300Scope 1 Intensity: 62.21 tCO2e/$M

How does Kolon Industries's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Kolon Industries reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 62.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 365.62 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Kolon Industries rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Kolon Industries ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Kolon Industries among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Kolon Industries's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Kolon Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 4,517,577 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.91% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Kolon Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 71.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 24.05%. a

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