KCC Corp
KCC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 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.  | 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 KCC's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KCC amounted to 612,130 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 KCC decreased by 4.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
KCC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KCC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of KCC were 306,659 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has KCC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, KCC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), KCC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.98%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are KCC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, KCC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 305,471 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
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 11.12%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a
What methodology does KCC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, KCC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
KCC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into KCC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, KCC reported 986,540 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 KCC includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 11 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
KCC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KCC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, KCC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 986,540 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 95.78% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.22% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), KCC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that KCC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KCC disclose?
In 2024, KCC reported emissions for 10 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 KCC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to KCC's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 734,594 tCO₂e (74.46%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 126,437 tCO₂e (12.82%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 76,421 tCO₂e (7.75%)
KCC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KCC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, KCC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 306,659 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,538 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 67.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
KCC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does KCC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, KCC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 67.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 407.1 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does KCC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, KCC ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places KCC among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into KCC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, KCC reported a total carbon footprint of 1,598,670 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.37% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to KCC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 19.18%. a