- Rapid temperature increases, abnormal weather patterns, ecosystem destruction due to the climate crisis
- Collapse of supply chains caused by the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East
- Changing consumer expectations regarding corporate social responsibility
- Strengthening of cosmetic safety regulations globally
- Growing trend in Europe and other countries to reject products with high carbon emissions
- Intensification of global carbon, packaging materials, and waste management regulations
- Strengthening of investor and customer demands for new technologies related to environmentally friendly products
- Changes in demand and sales due to increasing consumer interest in eco-friendly products
- Potential for increasing emissions over the medium to long term
Kolmar Korea Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Kolmar Korea Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.0K tCO2-eq. By scope: Scope 1: 2.3K tCO2-eq; Scope 2: 5.7K tCO2-eq; Scope 3: 21.8K tCO2-eq. 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
8.0K tCO2-eq
2022
Renewable Energy
5%
of total energy
Water Usage
131.1K m3
2022
Waste
1.5K tons
2022
Energy Use
161.6 TJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 2.3K tCO2-eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.7K tCO2-eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 21.8K tCO2-eq |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Greenhouse gas emissions intensity of 9.3 tCO2-eq/ billion KRW (approximately 10.6% decrease)
- Waste recycling rate of 83.3%
- Water pollutant substance discharge intensity of 5.60kg/billion KRW (approximately 18.2% decrease)
- Air pollution substance discharge intensity of 1.57kg/ billion KRW (approximately 48.5% decrease)
- Achieved company-wide annual water consumption reduction of 3.8%
- Energy intensity of 0.19 TJ/billion KRW (approximately 9.5% decrease)
- Substituted with the brachysclereids of pears derived from the by-product of domestic Naju pear juice extraction (for scrubbing)
- Derived natural arbutin (for whitening) from domestic Naju pear fruits (fallen fruit, by-product)
- Upcycled cotton flower water (for skincare) from the by-product of Sancheong cotton
- First in Korea to obtain 'Premium Environmental Mark' certification for shampoo and body wash
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Greenhouse gas emissions intensity of 9.0 tCO2-eq/billion KRW
- Energy intensity of 0.18 TJ/billion KRW
- Achieve company-wide annual water consumption reduction of about 6.8%
- Achieve waste recycling rate of 85.1%
- Water pollutant substance discharge intensity of 5.11 kg/billion KRW
📅 Medium-term
- Greenhouse gas emissions intensity 6.9 tCO2-eq/ billion KRW
- Achieve the waste recycling rate of 87.6%
- Water pollutant substance discharge intensity of 4.52 kg/billion KRW
- Air pollutant substance discharge intensity of 1.27kg/billion KRW
- Achieve company-wide annual water consumption reduction of 10.8%
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050
- Achieve 100% usage of RSPO-certified palm oil by 2030
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change RiskInformation and Technology SecuritySustainable Procurement of Raw MaterialsProduct Safety and Quality ResponsibilityHuman Rights ManagementHealthy Organizational CultureStrengthening Compliance and Ethical Management