LG Display Co Ltd
LG Display's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, LG Display 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).
LG Display has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into LG Display's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of LG Display amounted to 4,959,992 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 LG Display decreased by 21.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
LG Display's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are LG Display's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of LG Display were 1,056,041 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has LG Display reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, LG Display's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 51.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), LG Display's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.86%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are LG Display's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, LG Display reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,246,687 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 3,903,951 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has LG Display reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), LG Display's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 24.23% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does LG Display use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, LG Display reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
LG Display's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into LG Display's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, LG Display reported 913,012 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 LG Display includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
LG Display's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are LG Display's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, LG Display reported total Scope 3 emissions of 913,012 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 97.7% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.3% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has LG Display reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, LG Display's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 291.97%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), LG Display's Scope 3 emissions increased by 249.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does LG Display disclose?
In 2023, LG Display reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of LG Display's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to LG Display's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 447,323 tCOâ‚‚e (48.99%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 379,522 tCOâ‚‚e (41.57%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 22,300 tCOâ‚‚e (2.44%)
LG Display's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into LG Display's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, LG Display reported a total carbon footprint of 5,873,004 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.64% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to LG Display's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 66.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.98%.