- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
- Rising costs of eco-friendly packaging materials
- Maintaining high customer satisfaction levels
- Ensuring ethical and compliant practices throughout the supply chain
㈜신세계
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ㈜신세계 disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 125.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 15.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 110.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 671 tCO2e/year (Travel). 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
125.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
2.1M tons/year
2023
Waste
21.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
2.6K 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). | 15.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 110.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 671 tCO2e/year (Travel) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by -2,661 tCO2eq compared to the previous year.
- Achieved 85% of eco-friendly packaging for Chuseok gift sets.
- Recycled 396 tons of waste paper to produce shopping bags.
- Operates 12 green stores.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Increase eco-friendly packaging to 100% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 (compared to 2018 levels)
- Increase the proportion of sustainable brands to 15% by 2030
- Transition to 100% eco-friendly vehicles by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyEmployee Well-beingSocial ContributionGovernanceSupply Chain ManagementHuman Rights