Posco DX Co Ltd
Posco DX's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Posco DX 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).
Posco DX has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Posco DX's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Posco DX amounted to 8,673.317 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Posco DX increased by 2.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Posco DX's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Posco DX's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Posco DX were 908.009 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Posco DX reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Posco DX's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 275.21%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Posco DX's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Posco DX's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Posco DX reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,765.308 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Posco DX reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Posco DX's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have increased by 13.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Posco DX's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Posco DX's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Posco DX use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Posco DX reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Posco DX's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Posco DX's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Posco DX reported 955.134 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 2023 disclosure of Posco DX includes a breakdown across 2 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.a
Posco DX's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Posco DX's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Posco DX reported total Scope 3 emissions of 955.134 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Has Posco DX reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Posco DX's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 143.66%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Posco DX's Scope 3 emissions increased by 55.05%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Posco DX disclose?
In 2023, Posco DX reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Posco DX's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Posco DX's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 513.168 tCO₂e (53.73%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 441.966 tCO₂e (46.27%)
Posco DX's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Posco DX’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2022, Posco DX reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,093 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 915 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.2 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Posco DX's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Posco DX's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2022, Posco DX reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.57, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Posco DX rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2022, Posco DX 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 Posco DX among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Posco DX's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Posco DX reported a total carbon footprint of 9,628.451 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.27% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Posco DX's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 80.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 9.92%.a