Kakao Corp
Kakao's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 13 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kakao's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kakao amounted to 101,229 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kakao increased by 82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Kakao's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kakao's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kakao were 520 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kakao reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kakao's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 81.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kakao's Scope 1 emissions increased by 45.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Kakao's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kakao reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 96,113 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 100,709 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kakao reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kakao's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 82.24% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Kakao use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kakao reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kakao's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kakao's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kakao reported 57,248 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 2024 disclosure of Kakao includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Kakao's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kakao's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kakao reported total Scope 3 emissions of 57,248 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 91.42% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.58% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kakao reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kakao's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 30,844.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kakao's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 24.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kakao disclose?
In 2024, Kakao reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Kakao's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 24,821 tCO₂e (43.36%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 14,909 tCO₂e (26.04%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,798 tCO₂e (18.86%)
Kakao's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kakao’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kakao reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 520 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,366 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kakao's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kakao's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kakao reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.16 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kakao rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kakao ranked 5 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Kakao among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Kakao's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kakao reported a total carbon footprint of 158,477 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.41% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Kakao's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 63.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.12%. a