- Supply chain disruptions
- Aging waste industry infrastructure
- Climate change impacts on construction (extreme weather, high temperatures)
- Meeting Zero Energy Building certification regulations
- Decreasing demand for coal-powered plants
SK ecoplant
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, SK ecoplant disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 33.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 7.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 25.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.8M 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
33.2K tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
5.16%
of total energy
Water Usage
647.4K m3/year
2021
Waste
474.6K tons/year
2021
Energy Use
657.6K GJ/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 7.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 25.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.8M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 99% waste recycling rate in 2021
- Reduced GHG emissions by 381 tons compared to the previous year (33,242 tons total)
- Increased incineration ash recycling rate to 79%
- Maximized steam and electricity production from waste heat, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 108,000 tons per year
- 5% renewable energy share of total power consumption (2.9 GWh renewable energy use)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Become Asia's leading environmental company by 2023
- Reduce LTIR by 22% by 2025
- Achieve an LTIR of 0.24 or less in 2022
- Achieve “A” or higher in CP evaluation in 2022, “AA” in 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2021)
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 17% by 2030 (compared to 2021)
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2025
- Achieve RE100 target by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource CirculationWaste ZeroNet ZeroSafetyEthical ManagementComplianceHuman RightsQualityWin-win GrowthSocial Contribution