SK Networks Co Ltd
SK Networks's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, SK Networks 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 Networks 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into SK Networks's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SK Networks amounted to 38,698.3 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SK Networks decreased by 4.42%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
SK Networks's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK Networks's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of SK Networks were 9,287.4 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has SK Networks reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, SK Networks's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), SK Networks's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are SK Networks's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, SK Networks reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,203.3 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 29,410.9 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has SK Networks reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, SK Networks's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SK Networks 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), SK Networks's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SK Networks 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does SK Networks use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, SK Networks reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
SK Networks's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SK Networks's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, SK Networks reported 3,566,675.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of SK Networks includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 14 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
SK Networks's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK Networks's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, SK Networks reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,566,675.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 21.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 78.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has SK Networks reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, SK Networks's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 22.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), SK Networks's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SK Networks disclose?
In 2023, SK Networks reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of SK Networks's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to SK Networks's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,896,034.5 tCOâ‚‚e (53.16%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 679,718.2 tCOâ‚‚e (19.06%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 635,773.1 tCOâ‚‚e (17.83%)
SK Networks's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SK Networks's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, SK Networks reported a total carbon footprint of 3,605,373.8 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.35% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to SK Networks's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.82%.