- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (physical risks like extreme weather, flooding, etc.)
- Transition risks from regulatory changes, market shifts towards sustainable products and services.
GS Retail Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, GS Retail Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 664.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 57.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 605.7K 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
664.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
893.8K tons/year
2023
Waste
15.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.2K TJ/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). | 2.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 57.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 605.7K 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 | 664.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 75.3K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1&2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 13.9% compared to 2022.
- Achieved 39.1% eco-friendly packaging application rate.
- Reduced carbon emissions by 4,536 tCO2eq through e-waste recycling.
- Recycled 419 tons of waste synthetic resin and 284 tons of waste cooking oil.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1&2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 25% by 2030 (from 2022 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 25% reduction in waste generation intensity by 2030 (from 2022 baseline).
- Install SEMS in all stores by 2024.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste Reduction and Resource CirculationSustainable ProductsSustainable Supply ChainHuman Rights and Diversity & Inclusion