NCSoft Corp
NCSoft's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into NCSoft's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NCSoft amounted to 34,494.9 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 NCSoft increased by 28.19%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
NCSoft's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NCSoft's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of NCSoft were 843.6 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has NCSoft reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NCSoft's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 57.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), NCSoft's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are NCSoft's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, NCSoft reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,651.3 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
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 199.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), NCSoft's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 29.31% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does NCSoft use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, NCSoft reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
NCSoft's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into NCSoft's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, NCSoft reported 155,701.3 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 NCSoft includes a breakdown across 5 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.
NCSoft's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NCSoft's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, NCSoft reported total Scope 3 emissions of 155,701.3 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.57% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.43% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), NCSoft's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NCSoft disclose?
In 2023, NCSoft reported emissions for 5 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 NCSoft's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to NCSoft's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 78,898.9 tCOâ‚‚e (50.67%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 58,180.2 tCOâ‚‚e (37.37%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 16,073.3 tCOâ‚‚e (10.32%)
NCSoft's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into NCSoft's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, NCSoft reported a total carbon footprint of 190,196.2 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.94% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to NCSoft's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 17.69%.