SKC Co Ltd

Common Name
SKC
Country
South Korea
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
158
Ticker
011790
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Website
www.skc.kr
Description
SKC Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean company specializing in the production and supply of advanced materials and chemicals. Initially recognized for its manufacturing of polyester films, the compan...

SKC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, SKC 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).

SKC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into SKC's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SKC amounted to 607,693 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 SKC decreased by 34.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

SKC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220230200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-15%-34%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SKC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of SKC were 343,870 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has SKC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, SKC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 43.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), SKC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 33.74%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are SKC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, SKC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 263,823 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has SKC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, SKC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 47.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), SKC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 36.04% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does SKC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, SKC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

SKC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into SKC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, SKC reported 1,044,501 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 SKC includes a breakdown across 8 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.

SKC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202220230650 k1.3 M1.95 M2.6 MtCO2e-58%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SKC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, SKC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,044,501 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Compared to the previous year (2022), SKC's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 58.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SKC disclose?

In 2023, SKC reported emissions for 8 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 SKC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to SKC's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 958,163 tCOâ‚‚e (91.73%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 43,940 tCOâ‚‚e (4.21%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 18,699 tCOâ‚‚e (1.79%)

SKC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(4.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(91.7%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(1.8%)

Insights into SKC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, SKC reported a total carbon footprint of 1,652,194 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 51.85% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to SKC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 63.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.81%.