SK Inc
SK's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, SK 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 has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 |
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.  b | 0000000 |
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aVerified Sources Behind SK’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data
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Insights into SK's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SK amounted to 13,697,634.7 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 increased by 0.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
SK's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SK were 9,891,457 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has SK reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SK's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 8,174,657.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), SK's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are SK's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, SK reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,806,177.7 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has SK reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), SK's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SK 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does SK use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, SK reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
SK's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into SK's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, SK reported 14,210,016 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 includes a breakdown across 10 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's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SK's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, SK reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,210,016 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has SK reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SK's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 259,966.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), SK's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SK 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SK disclose?
In 2024, SK reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of SK's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to SK's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 14,050,684 tCO₂e (98.88%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 111,791 tCO₂e (0.79%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 22,533 tCO₂e (0.16%)
SK's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SK’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, SK reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,891,457 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 84,974 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 116.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
SK's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SK's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, SK reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 116.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.66 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does SK rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, SK ranked 21 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 among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into SK's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, SK reported a total carbon footprint of 27,907,650.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.71% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to SK's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 50.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 35.44%. a