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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 2024, 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).

KoreaGasCorp has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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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 2025
a. KoreaGasCorp's Sustainability Report 2025
b. KoreaGasCorp's Sustainability Report 2023
b. KoreaGasCorp's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into KoreaGasCorp's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKoreaGasCorp amounted to580,258.921metric 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 KoreaGasCorpdecreased by 11.31%, 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

2018201920202021202220232024095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e-23%-28%+35%+16%-23%-25%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are KoreaGasCorp's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of KoreaGasCorp were 187,672.921 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has KoreaGasCorp reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, KoreaGasCorp's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 49.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), KoreaGasCorp's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 24.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are KoreaGasCorp's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, KoreaGasCorp reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 392,586 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has KoreaGasCorp reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), KoreaGasCorp's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) 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 2024, KoreaGasCorp reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

KoreaGasCorp's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into KoreaGasCorp's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, KoreaGasCorp reported 100,643,861 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of KoreaGasCorp includes a breakdown across 10of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

KoreaGasCorp's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024035 M70 M105 M140 MtCO2e+14%+4%-15%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are KoreaGasCorp's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, KoreaGasCorp reported total Scope 3 emissions of 100,643,861 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 7.4%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 92.6%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), KoreaGasCorp's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that KoreaGasCorp's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KoreaGasCorp disclose?

In 2024, KoreaGasCorp 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 KoreaGasCorp's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to KoreaGasCorp's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 92,592,450 tCOâ‚‚e(92%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,707,736 tCOâ‚‚e(5.67%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 942,514 tCOâ‚‚e(0.94%)

KoreaGasCorp's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(5.7%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(92.0%)

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

In 2024, KoreaGasCorp reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 187,672.921 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 26,161 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.17 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

KoreaGasCorp's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CBTokyo GasYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,132,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,581Scope 1 Intensity: 235.03 tCO2e/$MGail (India)Year: 2025Scope 1: 3,433,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,608Scope 1 Intensity: 206.71 tCO2e/$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: $M 20,050Scope 1 Intensity: 572.70 tCO2e/$MChesapeake UtilitiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 192,505 tCO2eRevenue: $M 671Scope 1 Intensity: 287.06 tCO2e/$MSpireYear: 2024Scope 1: 368,254 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,593Scope 1 Intensity: 142.02 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 55,368 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,180Scope 1 Intensity: 13.25 tCO2e/$MMahanagar GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,721 tCO2eRevenue: $M 765Scope 1 Intensity: 17.95 tCO2e/$MBBBrookfield InfrastructureYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,100,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,666Scope 1 Intensity: 572.83 tCO2e/$MChina Gas HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 213,026 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,186Scope 1 Intensity: 20.91 tCO2e/$MIndraprastha GasYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,204,148 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,739Scope 1 Intensity: 692.32 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 1,024,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,210Scope 1 Intensity: 142.08 tCO2e/$MEnagasYear: 2024Scope 1: 228,157 tCO2eRevenue: $M 942Scope 1 Intensity: 242.12 tCO2e/$MGujarat GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,030Scope 1 Intensity: 1.43 tCO2e/$MNorthwest Natural HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 101,298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,197Scope 1 Intensity: 84.59 tCO2e/$MNippon GasYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,283Scope 1 Intensity: 10.13 tCO2e/$MBlack HillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,500,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,128Scope 1 Intensity: 2,114.97 tCO2e/$MNew Jersey ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,466 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,797Scope 1 Intensity: 27.53 tCO2e/$MHong Kong and China GasYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,628,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,143Scope 1 Intensity: 227.92 tCO2e/$MONE GasYear: 2024Scope 1: 892,747 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,084Scope 1 Intensity: 428.47 tCO2e/$MChina Suntien Green EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,929Scope 1 Intensity: 2.42 tCO2e/$MKoreaGasCorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 187,673 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,161Scope 1 Intensity: 7.17 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, KoreaGasCorp reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.17 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 142.08, 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 2024, KoreaGasCorp ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places KoreaGasCorp among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into KoreaGasCorp's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, KoreaGasCorp reported a total carbon footprint of 101,224,119.921 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.63% decrease compared to 2023, 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 99.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.39%.a

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