Kumho Petro Chemical Co Ltd

Common Name
Kumho Petro Chemical
Country
South Korea
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
1,450
Ticker
011780
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean company specializing in the production and distribution of petrochemical products. Renowned for its substantial contribution to the petrochemica...

Kumho Petro Chemical's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical 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, Kumho Petro Chemical has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into Kumho Petro Chemical's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kumho Petro Chemical amounted to 3,322,947 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 Kumho Petro Chemical decreased by 4.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220230800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e+3%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kumho Petro Chemical were 3,009,402 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Kumho Petro Chemical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Kumho Petro Chemical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 313,545 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Kumho Petro Chemical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 15.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kumho Petro Chemical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Kumho Petro Chemical use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kumho Petro Chemical's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical reported 5,271,699 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 Kumho Petro Chemical includes a breakdown across 0 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.

Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202301.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e+10%-9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,271,699 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Kumho Petro Chemical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kumho Petro Chemical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

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

Insights into Kumho Petro Chemical's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical reported a total carbon footprint of 8,594,646 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.11% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Kumho Petro Chemical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 35.01%.