KoreaGasCorp

Country
South Korea
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Employees
4,168
Ticker
036460
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Korea Gas Corporation is a state-owned enterprise primarily engaged in the importation, transportation, and distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG) throughout South Korea. Established in 1983, the...

KoreaGasCorp's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, KoreaGasCorp 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).

However, KoreaGasCorp has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind KoreaGasCorp’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. KoreaGasCorp's Sustainability Report 2024
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b. KoreaGasCorp's Sustainability Report 2023
b. KoreaGasCorp's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into KoreaGasCorp's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KoreaGasCorp amounted to 654,236 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KoreaGasCorp decreased by 13.01%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

KoreaGasCorp's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e-23%-28%+35%+16%-23%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are KoreaGasCorp's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of KoreaGasCorp were 249,923 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has KoreaGasCorp reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, KoreaGasCorp's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 32.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), KoreaGasCorp's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.06%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are KoreaGasCorp's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, KoreaGasCorp reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 404,313 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has KoreaGasCorp reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, KoreaGasCorp's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that KoreaGasCorp 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), KoreaGasCorp's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that KoreaGasCorp 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does KoreaGasCorp use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, KoreaGasCorp reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

KoreaGasCorp's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into KoreaGasCorp's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, KoreaGasCorp reported 103,308,976 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 2023 disclosure of KoreaGasCorp includes a breakdown across 0 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. a

KoreaGasCorp's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023035 M70 M105 M140 MtCO2e+14%+4%-15%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are KoreaGasCorp's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, KoreaGasCorp reported total Scope 3 emissions of 103,308,976 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2022), KoreaGasCorp's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

Insights into KoreaGasCorp’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, KoreaGasCorp reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 249,923 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 34,868 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

KoreaGasCorp's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CTokyo GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,675,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,697Scope 1 Intensity: 189.30 tCO2e/$MGail (India)Year: 2024Scope 1: 3,467,989 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,932Scope 1 Intensity: 217.68 tCO2e/$MCCChina Resources Gas GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,715 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,221Scope 1 Intensity: 2.93 tCO2e/$MNaturgy Energy GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,482,448 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,050Scope 1 Intensity: 572.70 tCO2e/$MAygazYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,401 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,194Scope 1 Intensity: 2.46 tCO2e/$MChesapeake UtilitiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 192,505 tCO2eRevenue: $M 671Scope 1 Intensity: 287.06 tCO2e/$MSpireYear: 2023Scope 1: 333,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,666Scope 1 Intensity: 125.01 tCO2e/$MAtmos EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 156,162 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,275Scope 1 Intensity: 36.53 tCO2e/$MMDU Resources GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,963,433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,657Scope 1 Intensity: 421.58 tCO2e/$MToho GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 52,077 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,301Scope 1 Intensity: 9.82 tCO2e/$MMahanagar GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,721 tCO2eRevenue: $M 765Scope 1 Intensity: 17.95 tCO2e/$MChina Gas HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 259,833 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,403Scope 1 Intensity: 24.98 tCO2e/$MIndraprastha GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 728,886 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,716Scope 1 Intensity: 424.82 tCO2e/$MENN Natural GasYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,862,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,623Scope 1 Intensity: 207.42 tCO2e/$MENN Energy HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,395Scope 1 Intensity: 6.19 tCO2e/$MUGIYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,070,316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,928Scope 1 Intensity: 119.88 tCO2e/$MEnagasYear: 2023Scope 1: 294,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,005Scope 1 Intensity: 293.32 tCO2e/$MGujarat GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,030Scope 1 Intensity: 1.43 tCO2e/$MBlack HillsYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,512,017 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,331Scope 1 Intensity: 1,935.41 tCO2e/$MNew Jersey ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,068 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,963Scope 1 Intensity: 25.51 tCO2e/$MHong Kong and China GasYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,628,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,143Scope 1 Intensity: 227.92 tCO2e/$MONE GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 417,058 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,372Scope 1 Intensity: 175.83 tCO2e/$MChina Suntien Green EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,107 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,854Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MKoreaGasCorpYear: 2023Scope 1: 249,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,868Scope 1 Intensity: 7.17 tCO2e/$M

How does KoreaGasCorp's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, KoreaGasCorp reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 125.01 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does KoreaGasCorp rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, KoreaGasCorp ranked 6 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

KoreaGasCorp is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into KoreaGasCorp's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, KoreaGasCorp reported a total carbon footprint of 103,963,212 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.21% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to KoreaGasCorp's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.39%. a

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