S-Oil Corp

Common Name
S-Oil
Country
South Korea
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Employees
3,317
Ticker
010950
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
S-Oil Corporation is a major South Korean oil refining and marketing company, primarily engaged in the production and distribution of petroleum and petrochemical products. Its core operations include ...

S-Oil's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, S-Oil 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).

S-Oil has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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a. S-Oil's ESG Report 2024
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b. S-Oil's ESG Report 2023
b. S-Oil's ESG Report 2023

Insights into S-Oil's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of S-Oil amounted to 9,832,000 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 S-Oil increased by 1.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

S-Oil's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202402.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+4%-3%0%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are S-Oil's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of S-Oil were 7,954,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has S-Oil reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, S-Oil's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.66%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), S-Oil's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that S-Oil's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are S-Oil's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, S-Oil reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,878,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has S-Oil reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, S-Oil's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that S-Oil 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

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

What methodology does S-Oil use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, S-Oil reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

S-Oil's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240500 k1 M1.5 M2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into S-Oil's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, S-Oil reported 88,052,716 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 S-Oil includes a breakdown across 14 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

S-Oil's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024025 M50 M75 M100 MtCO2e0%-3%-6%+283941%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are S-Oil's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, S-Oil reported total Scope 3 emissions of 88,052,716 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 14.63% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 85.37% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has S-Oil reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, S-Oil's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 258,878.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), S-Oil's Scope 3 emissions increased by 283,941.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does S-Oil disclose?

In 2024, S-Oil reported emissions for 14 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 S-Oil's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to S-Oil's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 74,646,976 tCO₂e (84.78%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 9,222,297 tCO₂e (10.47%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,877,814 tCO₂e (3.27%)

S-Oil's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(84.8%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(3.3%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(10.5%)

Insights into S-Oil’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, S-Oil reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,954,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 24,967 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 318.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

S-Oil's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000500,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,00020,000100,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)FLuberefYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,102,695 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,530Scope 1 Intensity: 435.80 tCO2e/$MQatar FuelYear: 2023Scope 1: 16,675 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,674Scope 1 Intensity: 2.17 tCO2e/$MFFFormosa PetrochemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,228,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,263Scope 1 Intensity: 1,146.32 tCO2e/$MSK InnovationYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,669,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 50,918Scope 1 Intensity: 189.91 tCO2e/$MTurkiye Petrol RafinerileriYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,172,417 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,914Scope 1 Intensity: 269.38 tCO2e/$MViva Energy GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,073,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,598Scope 1 Intensity: 57.73 tCO2e/$MPetronas DaganganYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,487Scope 1 Intensity: 1.18 tCO2e/$MMotor Oil HellasYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,075,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,739Scope 1 Intensity: 140.85 tCO2e/$MCosanYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,028,609 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,114Scope 1 Intensity: 144.59 tCO2e/$MHD HyundaiYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,352,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,996Scope 1 Intensity: 194.85 tCO2e/$MSinopec Shanghai PetrochemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,803,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,939Scope 1 Intensity: 653.60 tCO2e/$MPetronet LNGYear: 2025Scope 1: 242,657 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,967Scope 1 Intensity: 40.67 tCO2e/$MNesteYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,290,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,473Scope 1 Intensity: 106.65 tCO2e/$MStar Petroleum RefiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,283,698 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,748Scope 1 Intensity: 165.67 tCO2e/$MIRPCYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,160,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,267Scope 1 Intensity: 341.01 tCO2e/$MMarathon PetroleumYear: 2023Scope 1: 33,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 148,379Scope 1 Intensity: 222.40 tCO2e/$MParkland CorpYear: 2023Scope 1: 507,392 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,513Scope 1 Intensity: 20.70 tCO2e/$MRubisYear: 2024Scope 1: 271,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,914Scope 1 Intensity: 39.20 tCO2e/$MPetro RabighYear: 2021Scope 1: 4,771,823 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,154Scope 1 Intensity: 392.61 tCO2e/$MDelek US HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,917Scope 1 Intensity: 159.60 tCO2e/$MDCCYear: 2025Scope 1: 64,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,303Scope 1 Intensity: 2.75 tCO2e/$MEsso FranceYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,254,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,673Scope 1 Intensity: 120.71 tCO2e/$MUltrapar ParticipacoesYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,609Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MMRPLYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,675,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,082Scope 1 Intensity: 512.17 tCO2e/$MAmpolYear: 2024Scope 1: 670,509 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,555Scope 1 Intensity: 34.29 tCO2e/$MS-OilYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,954,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,967Scope 1 Intensity: 318.57 tCO2e/$M

How does S-Oil's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, S-Oil reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 318.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 144.59 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does S-Oil rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, S-Oil ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into S-Oil's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, S-Oil reported a total carbon footprint of 97,884,716 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 906.11% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to S-Oil's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.96% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.13%. a

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