Climate Change Data

Amorepacific Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:28,675 tCO2eq/year (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:970 tCO2eq/year (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:0 tCO2eq/year (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:18,748 tCO2eq/year (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (Osan Amore Beauty Park, 2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Ginseng science
  • Environment
  • Cultural heritage

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 100% renewable energy use at Osan Amore Beauty Park in 2022
  • Reduced plastic use by approximately 70% in The Ultimate S Cream packaging (2023)
  • Reduced glass use by 12.8% and 25% in First Care Activating Serum 90ml and 120ml respectively
  • Achieved 100% or higher resource circulation rate at Osan Amore Beauty Park, earning Platinum rating in Zero Waste to Landfill certification (September 2023)
  • Reduced 10 tons of plastic based on new bundle products released in the Korean market in the second half of 2023
  • Reduced 10 tons of plastic based on total production volume of The Ultimate S Cream (full product) in 2022
  • Reduced plastic by max 55% based on 30ml refill for The Ultimate S Cream

Social Achievements

  • 100% contract-based cultivation system for ginseng, ensuring continuous job creation at farms
  • Fair purchase agreements with local communities for raw materials since 2010
  • Launched Sulwhasoo Culture Project (2022) to engage college/graduate students in preserving and communicating traditional culture
  • Partnership with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (2023) to promote global heritage
  • Donated proceeds from Sulwha Culture Night (2006) and Sulwha Cultural Exhibition (2010) to support Korean traditional skills, funding 30 artisans to date
  • Launched ‘Beauty from Your Culture’ campaign (2017) to promote traditional cultural heritage globally

Governance Achievements

  • Declared ‘No Animal Testing for Cosmetics’ since 2008, joining ICCS in 2023
  • First Care Activating Serum VI won the 2023 Red Dot Design Award

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050 (implied)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality at business sites by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce plastic use by 15% by 2030
  • Use at least 30% recycled materials in packaging by 2030
  • Design 100% recyclable/reusable/compostable products by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change
  • Maintaining the authenticity and availability of Korean traditional herbs
  • Reducing environmental impact across the entire product lifecycle
Mitigation Strategies
  • Transition to sustainable packaging (reducing plastic, using recycled materials, etc.)
  • Achieving carbon neutrality in production by 2030
  • Developing DNA barcoding technology for plant identification and conservation (over 85% coverage)
  • Contract-based cultivation system for ginseng and fair procurement from local communities
  • Optimizing water footprint in production
  • Investing in carbon sequestration or removal projects

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • 100% contract-based cultivation system for ginseng; fair purchase agreements with local communities

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Refill options for makeup and skincare products
  • The Ultimate S Cream with 70% less plastic packaging

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 Red Dot Design Award (First Care Activating Serum VI)
  • RE100 Leadership Award (Amorepacific)