KT Corp

Common Name
KT
Country
South Korea
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
18,617
Ticker
030200
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Website
www.kt.com
Description
KT Corporation is a leading telecommunications company in South Korea, offering a range of services that form the backbone of modern communication in the country. The primary function of KT Corporatio...

KT's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, KT has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into KT ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2040

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Insights into KT's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, KT has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions. a

Does KT have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, KT has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a

KT's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 75.8% by 2040, compared to a baseline of 1,072,387 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2021. a

Instead of reducing operational emissions, KT has increased them, with 2023 levels exceeding those of the 2021 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target. a

KT's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20212023203020400300 k600 k900 k1.2 MCurrent (+5%)Target 2030 (-52%)Target 2040 (-76%)

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