Posco International Corp
Posco International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Posco International's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Posco International amounted to 7,767,093.02 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 Posco International increased by 32.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Posco International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Posco International's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Posco International were 7,635,243.07 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 1,136.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Posco International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 42.24%, 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 2024, Posco International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 131,849.95 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Posco International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Posco International's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 199.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
What methodology does Posco International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Posco International reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.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 2024, Posco International reported 537,388 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 Posco International includes a breakdown across 6 of 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 International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Posco International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Posco International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 537,388 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
Compared to the previous year (2023), Posco International's Scope 3 emissions increased by 47.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Posco International disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Posco International's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 505,479 tCO₂e (94.06%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 13,838 tCO₂e (2.58%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 10,353 tCO₂e (1.93%)
Posco International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Posco International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Posco International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,635,243.07 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,040 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 346.43 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Posco International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Posco International's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Posco International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 346.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.1, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Posco International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Posco International ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Posco International among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Posco International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Posco International reported a total carbon footprint of 8,304,481.02 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 33.34% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Posco International's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 91.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 6.47%.a