KT Corp
KT's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, KT 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).
KT 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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aVerified Sources Behind KT’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data
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Insights into KT's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KT amounted to 1,591,658.78 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 KT decreased by 1.31%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
KT's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KT's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of KT were 63,694.966 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has KT reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KT's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 76.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), KT's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are KT's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, KT reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,527,963.814 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has KT reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KT's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 39.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), KT's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that KT 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does KT use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, KT reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
KT's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into KT's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, KT reported 1,687,461 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 KT 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
KT's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KT's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, KT reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,687,461 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 80.06% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 19.94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has KT reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KT's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 282.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), KT's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 30.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KT disclose?
In 2024, KT 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 KT's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to KT's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 869,914 tCO₂e (51.55%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 280,589 tCO₂e (16.63%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 230,709 tCO₂e (13.67%)
KT's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KT’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, KT reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 63,694.966 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,977 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
KT's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does KT's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, KT reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.43 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does KT rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, KT ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
KT is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into KT's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, KT reported a total carbon footprint of 3,279,119.78 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.14% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to KT's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 51.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 46.6%. a