Posco International Corp
Posco International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Posco International 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 International has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Posco International's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Posco International amounted to 5,864,604 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 International increased by 589.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Posco International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Posco International's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Posco International were 5,367,884 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Posco International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Posco International's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 769.28%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Posco International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 570.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Posco International's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Posco International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 496,720 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Posco International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Posco International's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 906.26% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Posco International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Posco International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Posco International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Posco International's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Posco International reported 363,471 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 International includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Posco International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Posco International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Posco International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 363,471 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
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Posco International disclose?
In 2023, Posco International reported emissions for 6 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 Posco International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Posco International's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 340,691 tCO₂e (93.73%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 14,249 tCO₂e (3.92%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,318 tCO₂e (1.19%)
Posco International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Posco International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Posco International reported a total carbon footprint of 6,228,075 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 632.72% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Posco International's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 86.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.98%. a