LG Innotek Co Ltd

Common Name
LG Innotek
Country
South Korea
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
10,255
Ticker
011070
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
LG Innotek Co., Ltd. is a prominent South Korean company, operating in the electronics component industry. It specializes in the development, manufacture, and supply of cutting-edge materials and comp...

LG Innotek's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, LG Innotek 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 Innotek has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Insights into LG Innotek's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of LG Innotek amounted to 509,660 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 Innotek increased by 12.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

LG Innotek's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202305.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e-7%+39%+10%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are LG Innotek's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of LG Innotek were 21,387 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has LG Innotek reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, LG Innotek's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 42.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), LG Innotek's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are LG Innotek's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, LG Innotek reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 221,450 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 488,273 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has LG Innotek reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), LG Innotek's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 12.55% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does LG Innotek use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, LG Innotek reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

LG Innotek's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into LG Innotek's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, LG Innotek reported 689,031 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 Innotek includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

LG Innotek's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e+670%+5%+51397%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are LG Innotek's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, LG Innotek reported total Scope 3 emissions of 689,031 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has LG Innotek reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, LG Innotek's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 414,978.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), LG Innotek's Scope 3 emissions increased by 51,397.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does LG Innotek disclose?

In 2023, LG Innotek reported emissions for 7 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 Innotek's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to LG Innotek's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 487,143 tCOâ‚‚e (70.7%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 80,337 tCOâ‚‚e (11.66%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 67,560 tCOâ‚‚e (9.81%)

LG Innotek's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(11.7%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(9.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(70.7%)

Insights into LG Innotek's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, LG Innotek reported a total carbon footprint of 1,198,691 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 163.68% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to LG Innotek's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 57.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 40.73%.