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KT&G Corp
KT&G's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, KT&G 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&G has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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.  | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into KT&G's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKT&G amounted to203,865metric 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&Gdecreased by 1.42%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
KT&G's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KT&G's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of KT&G were 68,330 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has KT&G reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, KT&G's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), KT&G's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are KT&G's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, KT&G reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 114,088 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 135,535 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has KT&G reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), KT&G's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that KT&G's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does KT&G use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, KT&G reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
KT&G's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into KT&G's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, KT&G reported 780,502 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 KT&G includes a breakdown across 15of 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&G's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KT&G's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, KT&G reported total Scope 3 emissions of 780,502 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 41.71%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 58.29%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has KT&G reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, KT&G's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 27.22%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), KT&G's Scope 3 emissions increased by 51.19%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KT&G disclose?
In 2024, KT&G reported emissions for 15 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&G's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to KT&G's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 370,835 tCOâ‚‚e(47.51%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 215,456 tCOâ‚‚e(27.6%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 56,864 tCOâ‚‚e(7.29%)
KT&G's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KT&G’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, KT&G reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 68,330 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,027 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.97 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
KT&G's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does KT&G's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, KT&G reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.97 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.15, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does KT&G rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, KT&G ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
KT&G is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into KT&G's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, KT&G reported a total carbon footprint of 984,367 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 36.14% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to KT&G's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.77%.a