KT&G Corp
KT&G's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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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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.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into KT&G's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KT&G amounted to 185,672 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KT&G decreased by 3%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of KT&G were 72,087 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has KT&G reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, KT&G's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), KT&G's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.92%, 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 2023, KT&G reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 113,585 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has KT&G reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, KT&G's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that KT&G 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), KT&G's Scope 2 emissions (Market-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 2023, KT&G reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
KT&G's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into KT&G's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, KT&G reported 516,237 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 2023 disclosure of KT&G includes a breakdown across 15 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. 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 2023, KT&G reported total Scope 3 emissions of 516,237 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 77.88% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 22.12% 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 emissions have decreased by 15.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), KT&G's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 39.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KT&G disclose?
In 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to KT&G's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 224,444 tCO₂e (43.48%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 103,537 tCO₂e (20.06%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 57,830 tCO₂e (11.2%)
KT&G's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KT&G’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, KT&G reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 72,087 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,588 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.71 tCO₂e 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 2023, KT&G reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.71 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.79 , 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 2023, KT&G ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2023, KT&G reported a total carbon footprint of 701,909 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 33.07% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to KT&G's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.18%. a