SK Telecom Co Ltd
SK Telecom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into SK Telecom's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SK Telecom amounted to 1,166,537 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 Telecom increased by 1.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
SK Telecom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK Telecom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SK Telecom were 5,923 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has SK Telecom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SK Telecom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), SK Telecom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are SK Telecom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, SK Telecom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,054,031 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,160,614 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
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 12.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.a
What methodology does SK Telecom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, SK Telecom reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2024, SK Telecom reported 3,210,242 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 Telecom includes a breakdown across 9 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 Telecom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK Telecom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, SK Telecom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,210,242 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 85.34% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.66% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has SK Telecom reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SK Telecom's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 53.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SK Telecom disclose?
In 2024, SK Telecom reported emissions for 9 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 Telecom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to SK Telecom's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,992,087 tCO₂e (62.05%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 548,573 tCO₂e (17.09%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 443,477 tCO₂e (13.81%)
SK Telecom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SK Telecom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, SK Telecom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,923 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,225 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.48 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
SK Telecom's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SK Telecom's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, SK Telecom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.03, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does SK Telecom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, SK Telecom ranked 2 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places SK Telecom among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into SK Telecom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, SK Telecom reported a total carbon footprint of 4,376,779 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.22% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to SK Telecom's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 26.52%.a