- Concerns about explosives explosions due to rising temperatures
- Potential for flooding at coastal plants due to rising sea levels
- GHG emissions from new nitric acid plant
- Meeting requirements from RE100 (Renewable Energy 100)
Hanwha Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Hanwha Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 95.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 39.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 56.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 938.4K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
95.5K tCO2e/year
2020
Energy Use
497.6K MWh/year
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 39.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 56.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 938.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions through waste heat recovery system (517 metric tons CO2e)
- Installed solar power facilities resulting in GHG emission reduction
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions by 10.91% from 2019 levels by 2025
- Reduce emissions by 64.36% from 2019 levels by 2040
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 2.1% from 2019 levels by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change