- High inflation continued due to distribution network disruption and rising raw material prices
- Economic downturn affected the health functional food industry, with costs rising while consumer sentiment declined
- Global economic downturn continued due to reduced demand, high exchange rates, and a prolonged recession
- Climate crisis can have unpredictable impacts, critically affecting business operations
SUHEUNG Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SUHEUNG Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 53.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 7.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 28.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 16.9K 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
53.0K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
297.6K tons/year
2023
Waste
3.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
191.4K MWh/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). | 7.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 28.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 16.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% of the 2023 energy consumption target
- Total of 78 hours of environmental emergency drills
- Total purchase amount of eco-friendly certified products: 740 KRW million
- Monthly average of 2,304㎥ water recycling
- Replaced 3 old boilers, Increased energy efficiency from 85% to 100%
- Low-carbon boxes minimizing corrugated cardboard usage and recyclable craft tape for packaging are used
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water usage by 5% and increase water reuse by 5% by 2027 compared to 2022
- Increase the waste recycling rate to 60% by 2027
- Reduce the use of hazardous chemicals by 3% by 2025
- Increase the female employee ratio to 25% by 2025
- Reduce the industrial accident rate to 0.2% by 2027
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 3% reduction to 34,939 tCO2eq by 2025 (compared to 2022)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Enhancing Product Safety and QualityIncreasing Customer SatisfactionIntegrating Management of Financial and Non-Financial RisksResponding to Climate Change and Reducing Carbon EmissionsSecuring a foundation for safety and health and internalizing safety managementStrengthening management of environmental pollutantsTalent acquisition and employee capability enhancementEnhancing supply chain sustainabilityReducing waste generation and expanding recyclingBuilding cooperative labor-management relationsEstablishing a sound and transparent governance structureR&D innovation and increasing profitabilityAdvancing ethics and compliance systemsRespect for human rights and diversityExpanding social contributionConservation of biodiversityStrengthening information security and personal information protection