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Posco Holdings Inc

Common Name
Posco Holdings
Country
South Korea
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
406
Ticker
005490
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Posco Holdings Inc., a prominent player in the global steel industry, specializes in the production and distribution of steel products worldwide. As one of the largest steel manufacturers, Posco's ope...

Posco Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Posco Holdings 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 Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Posco Holdings's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Posco Holdings's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Posco Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Posco Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Posco Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPosco Holdings amounted to79,576,491metric 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 Posco Holdingsdecreased by 1.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Posco Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024025 M50 M75 M100 MtCO2e-10%+3%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Posco Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Posco Holdings were 76,617,080 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Posco Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Posco Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Posco Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.44%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Posco Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Posco Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,959,411 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Posco Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Posco Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have increased by 11.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Posco Holdings's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Posco Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Posco Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Posco Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Posco Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Posco Holdings reported 12,592,747 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Posco Holdings includes a breakdown across 12of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Posco Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202407 M14 M21 M28 MtCO2e-32%-33%0%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Posco Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Posco Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,592,747 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 70.94%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 29.06%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Posco Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Posco Holdings's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 54.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Posco Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Posco Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Posco Holdings disclose?

In 2024, Posco Holdings reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

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

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,902,806 tCOâ‚‚e(38.93%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,035,500 tCOâ‚‚e(16.16%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 1,935,128 tCOâ‚‚e(15.37%)

Posco Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(38.9%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(15.4%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(16.2%)

Insights into Posco Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Posco Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 76,617,080 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 50,061 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,530.47 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Posco Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,000100,0002,000,00020,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CBFGerdauYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,176,394 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,849Scope 1 Intensity: 845.80 tCO2e/$MCCCITIC Pacific Special SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,589,133 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,963Scope 1 Intensity: 2,177.95 tCO2e/$MTerniumYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,649Scope 1 Intensity: 917.90 tCO2e/$MJSW SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 53,100,752 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,496Scope 1 Intensity: 2,723.68 tCO2e/$MAPL Apollo TubesYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,340Scope 1 Intensity: 13.35 tCO2e/$MKumba Iron OreYear: 2024Scope 1: 417,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,633Scope 1 Intensity: 114.77 tCO2e/$MCSN MineracaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,670Scope 1 Intensity: 78.31 tCO2e/$MSteel Authority of IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 52,178,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,994Scope 1 Intensity: 4,350.34 tCO2e/$MRelianceYear: 2024Scope 1: 186,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,835Scope 1 Intensity: 13.44 tCO2e/$MTata SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 78,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,379Scope 1 Intensity: 3,073.41 tCO2e/$MJindal SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,490,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,832Scope 1 Intensity: 4,447.68 tCO2e/$MCleveland-CliffsYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,185Scope 1 Intensity: 1,365.65 tCO2e/$MSteel DynamicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,847,438 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,540Scope 1 Intensity: 162.34 tCO2e/$MBBBeijing ShougangYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,644,387 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,841Scope 1 Intensity: 2,806.04 tCO2e/$MLloyds Metals and EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 696,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 776Scope 1 Intensity: 898.17 tCO2e/$MNucorYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,138,753 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,734Scope 1 Intensity: 134.66 tCO2e/$MHyundai SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,746,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,828Scope 1 Intensity: 1,689.77 tCO2e/$MArcelorMittalYear: 2024Scope 1: 97,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,431Scope 1 Intensity: 1,815.43 tCO2e/$MBlueScope SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,500,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,345Scope 1 Intensity: 749.21 tCO2e/$MHBISYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,220,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,664Scope 1 Intensity: 3,133.68 tCO2e/$MFFFeng Hsin SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 197,346 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,137Scope 1 Intensity: 173.56 tCO2e/$MShyam Metalics and EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,443,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,772Scope 1 Intensity: 3,072.77 tCO2e/$MHang Zhou Iron & SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,413,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,855Scope 1 Intensity: 1,198.42 tCO2e/$MJFE HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,170Scope 1 Intensity: 1,287.70 tCO2e/$MUnited States SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,830,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,640Scope 1 Intensity: 1,459.72 tCO2e/$MPosco HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,617,080 tCO2eRevenue: $M 50,061Scope 1 Intensity: 1,530.47 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Posco Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,530.47 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,287.7, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Posco Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Posco Holdings ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Posco Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Posco Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 92,169,238 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.23% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Posco Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 83.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 13.66%.a

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