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Kumho Petro Chemical Co Ltd

Common Name
Kumho Petro Chemical
Country
South Korea
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
1,487
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 2024, 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

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

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
2,971,743.201a
195,256.348a
3,128,818b
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
333,364.084a
413,125.702a
344,400b
Total Scope 3
N/A
263,837a
5,779,332b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
609.4625a
39.4631a
494.3968b
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a. Kumho Petro Chemical's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Kumho Petro Chemical's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Kumho Petro Chemical's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kumho Petro Chemical amounted to 3,305,107.285 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 Kumho Petro Chemical increased by 443.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e+3%-94%+1422%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kumho Petro Chemical were 2,971,743.201 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

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

Since 2021, Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1,421.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kumho Petro Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 333,364.084 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

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 10.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 19.31% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

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

In 2024, Kumho Petro Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kumho Petro Chemical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Kumho Petro Chemical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,971,743.201 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,876 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 609.46 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Kumho Petro Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000200,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0002,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Tinci MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,715Scope 1 Intensity: 52.06 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 496,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,386Scope 1 Intensity: 40.05 tCO2e/$MEms Chemie HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,287Scope 1 Intensity: 9.62 tCO2e/$MAsian PaintsYear: 2025Scope 1: 87,435 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,958Scope 1 Intensity: 22.09 tCO2e/$MNovozymesYear: 2025Scope 1: 106,896 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,888Scope 1 Intensity: 21.87 tCO2e/$MAlpekYear: 2024Scope 1: 812,775 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,629Scope 1 Intensity: 122.61 tCO2e/$MUBEYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,780,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,092Scope 1 Intensity: 899.12 tCO2e/$MLanxessYear: 2025Scope 1: 847,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,670Scope 1 Intensity: 127.00 tCO2e/$MKanekaYear: 2023Scope 1: 851,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,674Scope 1 Intensity: 149.97 tCO2e/$MTransfar ZhilianYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,842 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,661Scope 1 Intensity: 2.69 tCO2e/$MSanyou ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,302,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,927Scope 1 Intensity: 1,469.90 tCO2e/$MImerysYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,307,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,978Scope 1 Intensity: 328.55 tCO2e/$MZeonYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,270 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,524Scope 1 Intensity: 312.27 tCO2e/$MDaicelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,685Scope 1 Intensity: 445.05 tCO2e/$MDICYear: 2024Scope 1: 282,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 41.46 tCO2e/$MNagase & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,944Scope 1 Intensity: 6.63 tCO2e/$MFufeng GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,464,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,803Scope 1 Intensity: 3,540.09 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2024Scope 1: 72,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,713Scope 1 Intensity: 19.44 tCO2e/$MChemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,545,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 613.11 tCO2e/$MAzelis GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,482 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,858Scope 1 Intensity: 1.54 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MClariantYear: 2025Scope 1: 248,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,942Scope 1 Intensity: 50.19 tCO2e/$MSK ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 408,724 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,184Scope 1 Intensity: 345.33 tCO2e/$MSKCYear: 2024Scope 1: 457,430 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,173Scope 1 Intensity: 389.89 tCO2e/$MDL HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,752,436 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,827Scope 1 Intensity: 457.94 tCO2e/$MKumho Petro ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,971,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,876Scope 1 Intensity: 609.46 tCO2e/$M

How does Kumho Petro Chemical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Kumho Petro Chemical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 609.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 122.61, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Kumho Petro Chemical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Kumho Petro Chemical ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Kumho Petro Chemical among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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