KCC Corp
KCC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, KCC 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).
KCC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 KCC's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KCC amounted to 638,500 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 KCC increased by 5.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
KCC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KCC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of KCC were 322,717 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has KCC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, KCC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), KCC's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are KCC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, KCC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 315,783 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has KCC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, KCC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 14.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), KCC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that KCC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does KCC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, KCC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
KCC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into KCC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, KCC reported 908,032 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 KCC includes a breakdown across 11 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
KCC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KCC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, KCC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 908,032 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 97.09% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.91% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KCC disclose?
In 2023, KCC reported emissions for 11 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 KCC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to KCC's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 714,417 tCOâ‚‚e (78.68%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 105,127 tCOâ‚‚e (11.58%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 55,291 tCOâ‚‚e (6.09%)
KCC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KCC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, KCC reported a total carbon footprint of 1,546,532 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 156.01% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to KCC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 58.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.87%.