KT&G Corp

Common Name
KT&G
Country
South Korea
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Tobacco
Employees
4,250
Ticker
033780
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
KT&G Corp. is a prominent South Korean company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of various tobacco and related products. Originally part of Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, it operates p...

KT&G's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2023, KT&G has disclosed 4 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 4 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&G ’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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2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2045
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2045

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Insights into KT&G's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2023, KT&G has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

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

As of 2023, KT&G has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

KT&G's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2045, compared to a baseline of 197,028 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.

As of 2023, KT&G is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 6.44% of the planned reduction.

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

2020202320302045050 k100 k150 k200 kCurrent (-6%)Target 2030 (-42%)Target 2045 (-90%)

Does KT&G have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2023, KT&G has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

KT&G's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2045, compared to a baseline of 857,279 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2022.

As of 2023, KT&G is ahead of schedule on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 44.22% of the planned reduction.

KT&G's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

20222023203020450250 k500 k750 k1 MBaselineCurrent (-40%)Target 2030 (-25%)Target 2045 (-90%)
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