- Increasing demand for eco-friendly drug materials and packaging.
- Strengthening of environmental laws and regulations.
- Increased risk of property damage due to extreme weather events.
- Potential loss of trust and corporate reputation damage due to inadequate climate change response.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 33.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 9.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 23.3K 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
33.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
2023
Renewable Energy
2.6% of total energy use (2024 Goal)
of total energy
Water Usage
327.8K tons/year
2023
Waste
1.1K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
723.8 TJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 9.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 23.3K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 33.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2022 | 54.9K tCO2eq/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced HDPE plastic usage by 1.680 tons through packaging simplification.
- Achieved 100% LED lighting in factories.
- Zero exceeding standards for industrial accidents and hazardous substance exposure.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by unspecified percentage.
- Reduce waste volume and increase recycling rates.
- Install greenhouse gas reduction facilities.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve unspecified renewable energy percentage.
- Establish a dedicated organization for major accident management.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDrug Safety and QualitySustainable Supply Chain ManagementR&D and InnovationHuman Rights and LaborWork-Life BalanceWorkplace Safety and HealthEthical ManagementResponsible Marketing and Customer Satisfaction