- Increased environmental burden due to stricter environmental regulations and carbon reduction targets.
- Costs associated with non-compliance with regulations.
- Increased investment costs for transitioning to eco-friendly technologies.
- Potential for increased incidents of heatstroke due to climate change.
- Risks associated with handling pollutants and chemicals.
- Increased need for investment in biodiversity conservation activities.
한국공항 (Korea Airport Service)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, 한국공항 (Korea Airport Service) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 17.4K tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 7.9K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 594 tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 15.3M tCO2e (2022). 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
17.4K tCO2e (2023)
2023
Waste
6.9K tons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
6.9K TOE (2023)
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). | 7.9K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 594 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.3M tCO2e (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Introduced 26 lithium iron phosphate electric forklifts (replacing diesel and lead-acid electric forklifts)
- Deployed 2 electric Rollertrack Belt Loaders in Incheon and 1 electric Airport Passenger Bus in Gimpo.
- Switched to recycled vinyl for packaging, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.
- Improved recycling grades of bottled water products.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce the proportion of equipment in use for over 20 years from 29% to less than 5% by 2030.
- Reduce the average service life of equipment from 15 years to less than 10 years by 2030.
- Increase the proportion of electric equipment to over 50% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Convert over 50% of existing forms to paperless by 2026.
- Establish a 6,000-pyeong smart farm using eco-friendly energy by 2029.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality (specific year not stated).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ManagementClimate Change and Carbon NeutralityGreen ManagementBiodiversity Conservation