KT Corp
KT's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 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 KT's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KT amounted to 1,127,476 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 KT increased by 1.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
KT's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KT's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of KT were 38,565 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has KT reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KT's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), KT's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are KT's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, KT reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,088,911 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has KT reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KT's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that KT 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does KT use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, KT reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
KT's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into KT's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, KT reported 1,854,314 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 KT 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.
KT's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KT's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, KT reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,854,314 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 87.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has KT reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KT's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 320.17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), KT's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that KT 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KT disclose?
In 2023, KT 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 KT's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to KT's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 987,722 tCOâ‚‚e (53.27%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 474,709 tCOâ‚‚e (25.6%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 126,175 tCOâ‚‚e (6.8%)
KT's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KT's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, KT reported a total carbon footprint of 2,981,790 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.42% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to KT's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 36.52%.