- Climate change risks (GHG emissions, supply chain disruptions)
- Plastic waste problem
- Water resource risks
- Compliance risks
SKC inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, SKC inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.0M tCO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 542.1K tCO2eq; Scope 2: 502.9K tCO2eq. 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
1.0M tCO2eq
2021
Renewable Energy
1.35%
of total energy
Water Usage
9.2M ton
2021
Waste
33.0K ton
2021
Energy Use
19.6M GJ
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). | 542.1K tCO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 502.9K tCO2eq |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.0M tCO2eq |
| 2019 | 761.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Joined RE100 in 2020 (first Korean corporation)
- Achieved a Gold grade in ‘Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL)’ certification from UL (SK nexilis)
- Awarded the ‘Carbon Management Special Award’ in the ‘2021 CDP Korea Awards’
- Expanded the reuse of treated wastewater
- Increased water reuse rate to 16% in 2022
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions by 42% in 2030 compared to 2020
- Increase copper foil production capacity to 250,000 tons by 2025
- Commercialize high-strength PBAT and biodegradable LIMEX by 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Net Zero plastic by 2030
- Increase renewable energy share
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource Circulation and Pollution ReductionStakeholder HappinessGovernance