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GS CALTEX

GS Caltex Corporation, headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a leading player in the petroleum and petrochemical industry. Founded in 1967, the company has established itself as a key provider of high-quality fuels, lubricants, and chemical products, serving both domestic and international markets. With major operational regions across Asia and beyond, GS Caltex is renowned for its innovative refining processes and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core offerings include gasoline, diesel, and a diverse range of lubricants, distinguished by their advanced formulations and performance. GS Caltex has achieved significant milestones, including the development of eco-friendly products that align with global environmental standards. As a prominent entity in the energy sector, GS Caltex continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and technological advancements, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the industry.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

GS CALTEX's score of 38 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GS CALTEX's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GS CALTEX reported total carbon emissions of approximately 122,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 7,326,603,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,603,051,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 109,843,236,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 8,929,641,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were approximately 7,203,043,000 kg CO2e, and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions from 1,950,759,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 in 2022 were about 9,513,789,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, GS CALTEX has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, GS CALTEX's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which primarily arise from the use of sold products, indicating a critical area for potential improvement in their sustainability strategy.

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20222023
Scope 1
7,203,043,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,950,759,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GS CALTEX's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for GS CALTEX is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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GS CALTEX is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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