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NC Corp

Common Name
NC
Country
South Korea
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Employees
3,086
Ticker
036570
Exchange
Korea Exchange
Website
www.nc.com
Description
Ncsoft Corporation is a premier video game development and publishing company based in South Korea. Known for its advancements in the online gaming sector, Ncsoft specializes in creating massively mul...

NC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, NC 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).

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

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
854.817a
843.6a
884.3a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
31,035.773a
34,643.1a
26,024.7a
Total Scope 3
62,563.902a
155,700.49a
134,359.8a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.7948a
0.6057a
0.4333a
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a. NC's Sustainability Report 2024
b. NC's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into NC's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NC amounted to 31,890.59 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NC decreased by 10.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

NC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202402505007501 ktCO2e-1%+13%+48%-5%+1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of NC were 854.817 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has NC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, NC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 59.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), NC's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are NC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, NC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,035.773 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has NC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, NC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 175.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), NC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.41% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does NC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, NC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

NC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202409 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into NC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, NC reported 62,563.902 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 2024 disclosure of NC includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 5 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

NC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e+6651%+16%-60%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, NC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 62,563.902 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 96.43% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.57% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), NC's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 59.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NC disclose?

In 2024, NC reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of NC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to NC's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 41,254.88 tCO₂e (65.94%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 13,011.941 tCO₂e (20.8%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,827.279 tCO₂e (7.72%)

NC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(7.7%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(20.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(65.9%)

Insights into NC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, NC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 854.817 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,076 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.79 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

NC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202001,00010,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)37 Interactive EntertainmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 134 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,390Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MNexonYear: 2024Scope 1: 147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,843Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MKonami GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,416 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,811Scope 1 Intensity: 12.24 tCO2e/$MTake-Two Interactive SoftwareYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,291 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,633Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MElectronic ArtsYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,977 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,463Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MNetEaseYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,430 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,088Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MNintendoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,411 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,039Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MVivendiYear: 2025Scope 1: 156 tCO2eRevenue: $M 361Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MSega Sammy HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,883 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,096Scope 1 Intensity: 1.90 tCO2e/$MKoei Tecmo HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 589Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MNetDragon Websoft HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 58 tCO2eRevenue: $M 999Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MUbisoft EntertainmentYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,792 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,932Scope 1 Intensity: 1.44 tCO2e/$MModern Times Group MTGYear: 2025Scope 1: 41 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,258Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MKingsoftYear: 2024Scope 1: 478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,414Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MInternational Games SystemYear: 2023Scope 1: 98 tCO2eRevenue: $M 462Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MEmbracer GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 781 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,226Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MXDYear: 2023Scope 1: 716 tCO2eRevenue: $M 477Scope 1 Intensity: 1.50 tCO2e/$MWeMadeYear: 2023Scope 1: 114 tCO2eRevenue: $M 474Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MKakao GamesYear: 2023Scope 1: 91 tCO2eRevenue: $M 802Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MKraftonYear: 2024Scope 1: 234 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,847Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MNetmarbleYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,815Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MNCYear: 2024Scope 1: 855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,076Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$M

How does NC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, NC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.34, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does NC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, NC ranked 16 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

NC is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into NC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, NC reported a total carbon footprint of 94,454.492 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 50.6% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to NC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 66.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 32.86%.a

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