- Declining air quality
- Diversified customer needs
- Advancement of digital technologies
Coway Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, Coway Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 380 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 5.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 5.0K tCO2e/year (Domestic Logistics and Transport) + 49 tCO2e/year (Commuting Vehicles). 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
5.4K tCO2e/year
2017
Water Usage
72.0K tons/year
2017
Waste
24.5K tons/year
2017
Energy Use
109.6K GJ/year
2017
📊 Emissions by Scope (2017)
| 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). | 380 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.0K tCO2e/year (Domestic Logistics and Transport) + 49 tCO2e/year (Commuting Vehicles) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 5.7K tCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 378 tons of CO2e
- Recycled 6,515 tons of plastic materials (71% recycling rate)
- Sold 17,348 refurbished products
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG intensity by 50% by 2020 from the base year 2010
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% share of eco-friendly products compared to total sales of environmental household appliances by 2020
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Market LeadershipProduct Safety & ReliabilityEnvironmental Impact