SK Telecom Co Ltd

Common Name
SK Telecom
Country
South Korea
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
N/A
Ticker
017670
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Sk Telecom Co., Ltd. is a leading telecommunications company based in South Korea, providing a wide range of services that include mobile communications, fixed-line telephony, and broadband. The compa...

SK Telecom's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, SK Telecom has disclosed 7 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 7 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into SK Telecom ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2025
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2035
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2040
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2045
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a, b
2050
*. This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries
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Verified Sources Behind SK Telecom’s Climate Targets Data

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a. SK Telecom's Annual Report 2024
a. SK Telecom's Annual Report 2024
b. SK Telecom's Annual Report 2023
b. SK Telecom's Annual Report 2023

Insights into SK Telecom's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, SK Telecom has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint. a b

Does SK Telecom have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, SK Telecom has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a

SK Telecom's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 89.87% by 2045, compared to a baseline of 1,046,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020. a

Instead of reducing operational emissions, SK Telecom has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2020 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target. a

SK Telecom's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20202024202520302035204020450300 k600 k900 k1.2 MCurrent (+1%)Target 2030 (-48%)Target 2035 (-61%)Target 2040 (-78%)Target 2045 (-90%)
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