Kakao Corp
Kakao's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kakao 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 has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 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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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's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kakao amounted to 53,784 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 decreased by 20.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kakao's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kakao's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kakao were 358 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kakao reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kakao's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 24.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kakao's Scope 1 emissions increased by 44.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Kakao's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kakao reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,426 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Kakao reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kakao's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 17.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kakao's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 20.43% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Kakao use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kakao reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Kakao's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kakao's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kakao reported 60,238 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 includes a breakdown across 14 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 13 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Kakao's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kakao's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kakao reported total Scope 3 emissions of 60,238 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 33.06% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 66.94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Kakao reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kakao's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 32,461.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kakao's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kakao disclose?
In 2023, Kakao reported emissions for 14 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Kakao's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kakao's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 38,656 tCOâ‚‚e (64.17%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 14,766 tCOâ‚‚e (24.51%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,237 tCOâ‚‚e (7.03%)
Kakao's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kakao's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kakao reported a total carbon footprint of 114,022 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.32% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kakao's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 52.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 46.86%.