SK Hynix Inc
SK Hynix's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, SK Hynix 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).
SK Hynix has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into SK Hynix's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SK Hynix amounted to 7,574,703 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 SK Hynix increased by 3.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
SK Hynix's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK Hynix's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SK Hynix were 3,762,584 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has SK Hynix reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, SK Hynix's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 92.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), SK Hynix's Scope 1 emissions increased by 60.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are SK Hynix's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, SK Hynix reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,812,119 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has SK Hynix reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, SK Hynix's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SK Hynix 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), SK Hynix's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 23.56% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does SK Hynix use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, SK Hynix reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
SK Hynix's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SK Hynix's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, SK Hynix reported 3,732,101 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 SK Hynix includes a breakdown across 7 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
SK Hynix's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK Hynix's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, SK Hynix reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,732,101 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
Has SK Hynix reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, SK Hynix's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 3,320.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), SK Hynix's Scope 3 emissions increased by 26.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SK Hynix disclose?
In 2024, SK Hynix reported emissions for 7 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 SK Hynix's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to SK Hynix's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,577,393 tCO₂e (69.06%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 712,532 tCO₂e (19.09%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 315,027 tCO₂e (8.44%)
SK Hynix's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SK Hynix’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, SK Hynix reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,762,584 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 45,109 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 83.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
SK Hynix's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SK Hynix's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, SK Hynix reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 83.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.08 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does SK Hynix rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, SK Hynix ranked 23 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places SK Hynix among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into SK Hynix's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, SK Hynix reported a total carbon footprint of 11,306,804 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.03% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to SK Hynix's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 33.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 33.28%. a