- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical factors and regulatory changes.
- Meeting ambitious GHG reduction targets.
- Ensuring human rights compliance across the global supply chain.
- Maintaining high waste recycling rates across all global business sites.
LG Electronics Inc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, LG Electronics Inc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 70.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 209 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 665 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 70.2M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
70.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
10.1% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
6.5M m3/year
2023
Waste
181.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.8M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 209 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 665 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 70.2M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 70.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2019-2020 | 1.5 million tons CO2e |
| 2018 | 1.6M tons of CO2e |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 (select areas include first half of 2017) | 362.0K tons CO2e/year (production) |
| 2015 | 1.11 million tons of greenhouse gas (2015) |
| 2014-2015 | 1.3K K ton CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 11.8% compared to 2020 in the product use stage.
- Achieved 95.5% waste recycling rate across all Korean and overseas business sites (ahead of 2030 goal).
- Used a cumulative total of 114,000 tons of recycled plastic since 2021.
- Developed industry's first pulp mold (paper cushioning material) for packaging.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality at the product production stage by 2030.
- Reduce GHG emission intensity in the product use stage by 20% by 2030.
- Achieve 60% renewable energy by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy at all business sites by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon NeutralityCircularityClean TechnologyDecent WorkplaceDiversity & InclusionDesign for All