SK Chemicals Co Ltd

Common Name
SK Chemicals
Country
South Korea
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
1,365
Ticker
285130
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Sk Chemicals Co., Ltd. is a prominent player in the chemical industry, specializing in the development and production of eco-friendly chemical solutions. With a focus on sustainable products, this Sou...

SK Chemicals's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, SK Chemicals 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, SK Chemicals has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Verified Sources Behind SK Chemicals’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. SK Chemicals's Responsible Business Report 2023
a. SK Chemicals's Responsible Business Report 2023

Insights into SK Chemicals's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SK Chemicals amounted to 228,060 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 SK Chemicals decreased by 13.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

SK Chemicals's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SK Chemicals's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of SK Chemicals were 45,286 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has SK Chemicals reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, SK Chemicals's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), SK Chemicals's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 25.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are SK Chemicals's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, SK Chemicals reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 182,774 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has SK Chemicals reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, SK Chemicals's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 17.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), SK Chemicals's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SK Chemicals 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does SK Chemicals use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, SK Chemicals reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

SK Chemicals's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into SK Chemicals’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, SK Chemicals reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 45,286 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,369 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 33.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

SK Chemicals's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00050,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005001,0005,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CDDSao MartinhoYear: 2023Scope 1: 633,213 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,301Scope 1 Intensity: 486.57 tCO2e/$MAarti IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 605,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 743Scope 1 Intensity: 815.48 tCO2e/$MCCChina Rare Earth Resources and TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 561Scope 1 Intensity: 10.57 tCO2e/$MWD-40Year: 2023Scope 1: 418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MSKCYear: 2024Scope 1: 457,430 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,173Scope 1 Intensity: 389.89 tCO2e/$MNan Pao Resins ChemicalYear: 2022Scope 1: 10,229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 716Scope 1 Intensity: 14.29 tCO2e/$MShenzhen Capchem TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 67,378 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,075Scope 1 Intensity: 62.67 tCO2e/$MBloomage BiotechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 43,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 855Scope 1 Intensity: 50.95 tCO2e/$MGurit HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,071 tCO2eRevenue: $M 477Scope 1 Intensity: 21.13 tCO2e/$MPCBL ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 709,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 701Scope 1 Intensity: 1,013.40 tCO2e/$MIngevityYear: 2021Scope 1: 252,925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,391Scope 1 Intensity: 181.76 tCO2e/$MDDDL HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,848,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,927Scope 1 Intensity: 470.79 tCO2e/$MGujarat FluorochemicalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 709,492 tCO2eRevenue: $M 554Scope 1 Intensity: 1,279.70 tCO2e/$MDDDyno NobelYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,247,427 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,649Scope 1 Intensity: 615.94 tCO2e/$MFuchsYear: 2023Scope 1: 38,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,919Scope 1 Intensity: 9.94 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2023Scope 1: 34,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 935Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MTaita ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 16,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 496Scope 1 Intensity: 33.79 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MTSRCYear: 2023Scope 1: 139,250 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,024Scope 1 Intensity: 135.93 tCO2e/$MHexpolYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,918 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,855Scope 1 Intensity: 10.20 tCO2e/$MCSRCYear: 2023Scope 1: 909,611 tCO2eRevenue: $M 583Scope 1 Intensity: 1,561.04 tCO2e/$MHimadri Speciality ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 409,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 502Scope 1 Intensity: 816.22 tCO2e/$MSolar Industries IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 709Scope 1 Intensity: 69.56 tCO2e/$MKumho Petro ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,009,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,948Scope 1 Intensity: 608.23 tCO2e/$MElkemYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,030,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,571Scope 1 Intensity: 1,292.46 tCO2e/$MSK ChemicalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 45,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,369Scope 1 Intensity: 33.09 tCO2e/$M

How does SK Chemicals's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, SK Chemicals reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 33.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 135.93 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does SK Chemicals rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, SK Chemicals ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

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