Kakao Games Corp
Kakao Games's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kakao Games completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Kakao Games has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kakao Games's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kakao Games amounted to 727.67 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kakao Games increased by 17.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Kakao Games's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kakao Games's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kakao Games were 91.13 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kakao Games reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kakao Games's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kakao Games's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kakao Games's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kakao Games reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 588.912 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 636.54 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Kakao Games reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kakao Games's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 21.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kakao Games's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 21.58% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Kakao Games use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kakao Games reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Kakao Games's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kakao Games's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kakao Games reported 5,013.6 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Kakao Games includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Kakao Games's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kakao Games's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kakao Games reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,013.6 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kakao Games disclose?
In 2023, Kakao Games reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Kakao Games's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kakao Games's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,741.24 tCOâ‚‚e (94.57%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 152.62 tCOâ‚‚e (3.04%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 76.69 tCOâ‚‚e (1.53%)
Kakao Games's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kakao Games's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kakao Games reported a total carbon footprint of 5,741.27 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 825.76% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Kakao Games's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.09%.