- Strengthened domestic and overseas carbon regulations and higher emissions costs.
- Increased use of plastic due to increased sales.
- Higher prices of raw materials or energy costs.
- Problems due to rising costs and unstable energy supply.
- Launch of eco-friendly products by competitors and enhanced eco-friendly marketing.
- Climate disasters such as typhoons, heatwaves, wildfires, floods, etc.
- Higher global temperatures.
- Abnormal climate events, such as changes in the amount of rainfall.
- Changing consumer lifestyles and preferences.
- Business continuity affected by natural disasters.
CJ CheilJedang
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, CJ CheilJedang disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.1K thousand ton CO2eq (Scope 1&2). By scope: Scope 1: 2.8K thousand ton CO2eq; Scope 2: 1.3K thousand ton CO2eq; Scope 3: 9.2K thousand ton CO2eq. 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
4.1K thousand ton CO2eq (Scope 1&2)
2022
Renewable Energy
14%
of total energy
Water Usage
51.0K thousand ton
2022
Waste
372.4K tons
2022
Energy Use
68.2K 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). | 2.8K thousand ton CO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.3K thousand ton CO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.2K thousand ton CO2eq |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.1K thousand ton CO2eq (Scope 1&2) |
| 2019 | 420.1K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by approximately 6% compared to 2021 by expanding renewable energy deployment, purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and introducing solar power.
- Achieved “Normal” or higher rating in the Ease of Recycling Rating Standards for 95% of products.
- Began the mass production of PHA; launched the PHACT brand.
- Utilized 100% RSPO-certified palm oil in domestic sites.
- Obtained the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) certification for 5 domestic sites.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 (compared to 2020)
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 10-20% by 2030 (compared to 2020)
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- Advance the supply chain ESG risk management for 2025
- Complete the sustainable supply chain system for 2030
📅 Medium-term
- 100% conversion to renewable energy by 2030 (In the Americas)
- Reduce the amount of food product loss/ waste by 50% by 2030 (Compared to 2020)
- Achieve GHG reductions in each area covered by the reduction framework by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainable PackagingEco-friendly Material SolutionsSustainable Raw Materials SourcingHuman RightsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)Food and Product SafetySustainable Supply ChainHealth and Nutrition