NCSoft Corp
NCSoft's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, NCSoft 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).
NCSoft 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 | 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 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 NCSoft's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NCSoft 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 NCSoft decreased by 10.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
NCSoft's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NCSoft's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of NCSoft were 854.817 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has NCSoft reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NCSoft's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 59.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), NCSoft'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 NCSoft's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, NCSoft reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,035.773 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has NCSoft reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NCSoft'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. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), NCSoft'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 NCSoft use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, NCSoft reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
NCSoft's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into NCSoft's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, NCSoft 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 NCSoft 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 chain a
NCSoft's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NCSoft's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, NCSoft 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), NCSoft'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 NCSoft disclose?
In 2024, NCSoft 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 NCSoft's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to NCSoft'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%)
NCSoft's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into NCSoft’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, NCSoft 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
NCSoft's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does NCSoft's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, NCSoft reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.27 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does NCSoft rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, NCSoft ranked 17 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places NCSoft among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into NCSoft's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, NCSoft 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 NCSoft'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