SK Telecom Co Ltd
SK Telecom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, SK Telecom 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 Telecom has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 Telecom's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SK Telecom amounted to 1,149,258 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 Telecom increased by 4.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
SK Telecom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK Telecom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of SK Telecom were 6,063 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has SK Telecom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SK Telecom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), SK Telecom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are SK Telecom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, SK Telecom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,047,097 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,143,195 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has SK Telecom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SK Telecom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 10.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), SK Telecom's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SK Telecom 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does SK Telecom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, SK Telecom reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
SK Telecom's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SK Telecom's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, SK Telecom reported 3,237,292 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 Telecom includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
SK Telecom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK Telecom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, SK Telecom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,237,292 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 83.9% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.1% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has SK Telecom reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SK Telecom's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 53.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), SK Telecom's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SK Telecom 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SK Telecom disclose?
In 2023, SK Telecom reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of SK Telecom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to SK Telecom's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,870,658 tCOâ‚‚e (57.78%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 682,412 tCOâ‚‚e (21.08%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 441,212 tCOâ‚‚e (13.63%)
SK Telecom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SK Telecom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, SK Telecom reported a total carbon footprint of 4,386,550 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.83% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to SK Telecom's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 26.06%.