Environmental Reporting KPI
Environmental Reporting KPI Information
Category |
Target |
Target Year |
KPI 1. GHG Emissions reduction per Unit |
Reduce GHG intensity(tCO2e/KRW billion) by 50% by 2020 from the base year 2010. |
2020 |
KPI 2. Improving occupancy rate of eco-friendly products |
Achieved 50% share of eco-friendly products compared to total sales of environmental household appliances. |
2020 |
KPI 3. Reduction of suppliers (GHG partnership) GHG Emissions & Emission per unit |
Reduce GHG intensity(tCO2e/KRW billion) by 50% by 2020 from the base year 2010. |
2020 |
Natural Resources Used in Business Activities
Use of Materials(Unit: Ton)
Category |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Non Renewable Raw Materials |
Plastics1) |
9,185 |
10,017 |
9,123 |
Metal2) |
4,332 |
5,096 |
4,398 |
Theoretical weight applied3) |
2,266 |
2,335 |
2,160 |
Total |
15,783 |
17,448 |
15,681 |
- 1) Water filtration systems, air purifiers, bidets, water softeners. And food waste treatment appliances
- 2) Weight is applied as theoretical
- 3) Packaging materials: paper boxes, plastics & protective films, and use of EPS in 2017
Energy Use (Unit : GJ)
Category |
Energy Source1) |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Direct |
Butane |
2 |
0.4 |
- |
LPG |
- |
- |
- |
Diesel |
268 |
265 |
276 |
LNG |
1,601 |
402 |
323 |
Kerosene |
267 |
250 |
432 |
Propane2) |
4,126 |
5,394 |
5,407 |
Direct Total(GJ) |
6,264 |
6,311 |
6,438 |
Indirect Electricity(GJ) |
103,640 |
101,543 |
103,205 |
Indirect Total(GJ) |
103,640 |
101,543 |
103,205 |
Total(GJ) |
109,904 |
107,8543) |
109,6434) |
Energy Use per Unit (GJ/KRW 100 million)) |
- |
- |
4.72 |
- 1)) Joongang Ilbo Building (Seoul Office), Seoul National University Environmental Technology Research Institute, Cosmetics Research Center, Yugu Logistics Center, Production Plant(Yugu, Incheon, Pocheon)_Excluding water environment division according to company division
- 2)LPG is classified as propane according to the verification of the GHG target management standard.
- 3)2016 Verification Standard: [Scope1 + 2] x 115,175GJ. At the time of external verification, Data are presented based on the previous year's coefficient of application for comparison with the previous year
- 4)2017 Assurance criteria energy use is the same as 108,312GJ
Water Use(Unit: Ton)
Category |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Yugu Plant |
30,916 |
40,083 |
37,879 |
Incheon Plant |
16,603 |
16,711 |
6,482 |
Pocheon Plant |
235 |
146 |
134 |
Environmental Technology Institute(R&D Center) |
15,104 |
19,358 |
22,597 |
Logistics Center(Yugu) |
3,386 |
4,071 |
4,893 |
Total |
66,244 |
80,3691) |
71,985 |
- 1)In 2016, water use increased due to the increase in the production amount of Yugu factory and strengthen test by water purifier.
Environmental Impact due to Business Activities
GHG Emissions
Category (Unit : tCO2e) |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Direct Emissions(Scope1) |
391 |
401 |
380 |
Indirect Emissions(Scope2) |
5,369 |
5,261 |
5,012 |
Total Emissions(Scope1+2) |
5,760 |
5,662 |
5,392 |
Yugu Plant |
2,015 |
2,165 |
1,950 |
Incheon Plant |
658 |
677 |
598 |
Pocheon Plant |
349 |
387 |
359 |
Environmental Technology Institute(R&D Center) |
1,565 |
1,588 |
1,708 |
Cosmetics Research Institute |
174 |
183 |
203 |
Seoul Office(JoongAng Dail yBuilding) |
390 |
382 |
287 |
Logistics Center(Yugu) |
464 |
328 |
287 |
Net Emissions(tCO₂e/KRW100M) |
0.266 |
0.238 |
0.232 |
Domestic Logistics and Transport(Scope 3) |
4,514 |
4,795 |
5,047 |
Commuting Vehicles(Scope 3) |
49 |
49 |
49 |
- *Domestic logistics and transport are carried out through subcontracts, which are excluded from the company’s calculation of emissions (data is taken from subcontractors) and external verification.
- *Since 2016, the Water Environment Division has been excluded from the calculation of emissions by the corporate division of the Coway.
GHG Emissions from the Use of Refrigerants
Category |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
R-134a |
Use of Refrigerants in Product Manufacturing(kg) |
50,238 |
52,340 |
46,580 |
Use of Refrigerants in Product Disposal(Kg) |
15,562 |
20,188 |
13,452 |
GHG Emissions Caused by Refrigerants from Waste Products(tCO2e) |
16,185 |
20,996 |
13,990 |
R-600a, R-436B |
Use of Eco-friendly Refrigerants in Product Manufacturing(kg) |
651 |
950 |
800 |
Hazardous Substance Process Management
Category(Unit : %) |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Response Rate to Parts Containing Hazardous Substances |
100 |
100 |
100 |
Waste Generation Amount
Category |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Generation of Waste (Unit: Ton) |
Products |
13,263 |
14,024 |
13,770 |
Business Site: General |
1,023 |
1,619 |
1,431 |
Business Site: Designated |
27 |
38 |
28 |
Services |
8,501 |
9,095 |
9,307 |
Total |
22,814 |
24,776 |
24,536 |
Amount of Waste Recycled (Unit: Ton) |
12,837 |
13,559 |
13,294 |
Waste Recycling Rate (%) |
56 |
55 |
54 |
Plastics Recycling
Category |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Output(Ton) 1) |
9,185 |
10,017 |
9,123 |
Amount Recycled(Ton) 2) |
6,353 |
6,902 |
6,515 |
Recycling Rate(%) 3) |
69 |
69 |
71 |
- 1)filter, water purifier, purifier, bidet, water softener, food processor
- 2)The recycling rate is stagnant due to the continuous increase in product and maintenance service accounts
- 3)Recycling rate: (waste product / waste filter) Plastic recycling amount / (product / filter) Plastic delivery amount
Sales of Refurbished Products (Unit: No. of units)
Category |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Water Filtration Appliances |
13,492 |
9,165 |
4,267 |
Air Purifiers |
4,500 |
6,584 |
8,533 |
Water Softeners |
49 |
1 |
- |
Bidets |
3,486 |
5,362 |
4,548 |
Food Waste Treatment Appliances |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
21,527 |
21,112 |
17,348 |