Korea Zinc Inc
Korea Zinc's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
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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 Korea Zinc's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Korea Zinc amounted to 3,277,966 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 Korea Zinc decreased by 5%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Korea Zinc's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Korea Zinc's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Korea Zinc were 2,574,427 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Korea Zinc reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Korea Zinc's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 16.2%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Korea Zinc's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Korea Zinc's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Korea Zinc reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 703,539 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
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 56.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Korea Zinc's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 36.42% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Korea Zinc use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Korea Zinc reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Korea Zinc's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Korea Zinc's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Korea Zinc reported 4,693,476 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 Korea Zinc includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Korea Zinc's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Korea Zinc's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Korea Zinc reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,693,476 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 46.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 53.97% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Korea Zinc disclose?
In 2023, Korea Zinc 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 Korea Zinc's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Korea Zinc's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 2,431,864 tCOâ‚‚e (51.81%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,456,758 tCOâ‚‚e (31.04%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 249,870 tCOâ‚‚e (5.32%)
Korea Zinc's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Korea Zinc's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Korea Zinc reported a total carbon footprint of 7,971,442 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.08% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Korea Zinc's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 58.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 32.3%.