Kakao Games Corp

Common Name
Kakao Games
Country
South Korea
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Employees
444
Ticker
293490
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Kakao Games Corp. is a prominent gaming company that focuses on the development and publication of innovative online and mobile games. As an integral part of the entertainment technology sector, it pr...

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.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Kakao Games's ESG Report 2023
a. Kakao Games's ESG Report 2023

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). a

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. a

Kakao Games's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230306090120tCO2e+1%-16%-6%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

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. a

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. a

What are Kakao Games's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Kakao Games reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 588.912 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 636.54 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

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. a

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 a

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. a

Kakao Games's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

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 a

Kakao Games's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

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. a

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. a

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: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,741.24 tCO₂e (94.57%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 152.62 tCO₂e (3.04%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 76.69 tCO₂e (1.53%)

Kakao Games's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(94.6%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(1.5%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(3.0%)

Insights into Kakao Games’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Kakao Games reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 91.13 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 802 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Kakao Games's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

10505002,00020,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)INetmarbleYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,815Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MKoei Tecmo HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 589Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MNCSoftYear: 2024Scope 1: 855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,076Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MUbisoft EntertainmentYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,792 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,056Scope 1 Intensity: 1.36 tCO2e/$MModern Times Group MTGYear: 2024Scope 1: 34 tCO2eRevenue: $M 545Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MTake-Two Interactive SoftwareYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,291 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,633Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MNazara TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 20 tCO2eRevenue: $M 136Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MNetDragon Websoft HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 58 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,091Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MSega Sammy HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,883 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,096Scope 1 Intensity: 1.90 tCO2e/$MiDreamSky Technology HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 15 tCO2eRevenue: $M 295Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MXDYear: 2023Scope 1: 716 tCO2eRevenue: $M 522Scope 1 Intensity: 1.37 tCO2e/$MEmbracer GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 781 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,226Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MNintendoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,411 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,039Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MElectronic ArtsYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,977 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,463Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MKraftonYear: 2024Scope 1: 234 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,847Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MKingsoftYear: 2024Scope 1: 478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,540Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MNetEaseYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,430 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,010Scope 1 Intensity: 4.69 tCO2e/$MNaconYear: 2024Scope 1: 134 tCO2eRevenue: $M 181Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MCMGE Technology GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 20 tCO2eRevenue: $M 401Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MIIInternational Games SystemYear: 2023Scope 1: 98 tCO2eRevenue: $M 462Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MKakao GamesYear: 2023Scope 1: 91 tCO2eRevenue: $M 802Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$M

How does Kakao Games's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Kakao Games reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.33 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Kakao Games rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Kakao Games ranked 5 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Kakao Games among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Kakao Games's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Kakao Games reported a total carbon footprint of 5,741.27 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a

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%. a

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