Korea Zinc Inc
Korea Zinc's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Korea Zinc 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).
Korea Zinc 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 | 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.  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 Korea Zinc's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Korea Zinc amounted to 3,178,525.15 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 Korea Zinc decreased by 3.03%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Korea Zinc's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Korea Zinc's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Korea Zinc were 2,572,666.884 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Korea Zinc reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Korea Zinc's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 16.12%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Korea Zinc's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Korea Zinc's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Korea Zinc's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Korea Zinc reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 605,858.266 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Korea Zinc reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Korea Zinc's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 62.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Korea Zinc's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 13.88% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Korea Zinc use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Korea Zinc reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Korea Zinc's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Korea Zinc's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Korea Zinc reported 4,609,959 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 Korea Zinc includes a breakdown across 11 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
Korea Zinc's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Korea Zinc's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Korea Zinc reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,609,959 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 48.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 51.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Korea Zinc's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Korea Zinc 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Korea Zinc disclose?
In 2024, Korea Zinc reported emissions for 11 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 Korea Zinc's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Korea Zinc's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 2,292,211 tCO₂e (49.72%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,389,849 tCO₂e (30.15%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 445,582 tCO₂e (9.67%)
Korea Zinc's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Korea Zinc’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Korea Zinc reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,572,666.884 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,214 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 313.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Korea Zinc's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Korea Zinc's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Korea Zinc reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 313.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 191.43 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Korea Zinc rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Korea Zinc ranked 14 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Korea Zinc is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Korea Zinc's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Korea Zinc reported a total carbon footprint of 7,788,484.15 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.3% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Korea Zinc's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 59.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 33.03%. a