- Increased GHG emissions derived from business expansion.
- Rising demands for establishment of gradual GHG reduction goals and implementation.
- Heightened investment and upkeep expenses for facilities in response to more rigorous waste discharge regulations.
- Occupational accident risks in manufacturing.
- Leakage of core technical data.
- Incidents of corruption.
LIG Nex1 Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, LIG Nex1 Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 24.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 18.5K 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
24.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
0.49%
of total energy
Water Usage
195.0K tons/year
2023
Waste
749 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
496.45 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). | 5.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste discharge to 749 tons (11% decrease from 2022), exceeding the goal of 750 tons.
- Increased waste recycling rate to 86% (4% increase from 2022), exceeding the interim goal of 80%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce air pollutant emissions below 50% of legal allowance by 2025.
- Achieve 85% waste recycling rate by 2025.
- Maintain chemical substance intensity of 0.5 kg per KRW 100 million by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 90% waste recycling rate by 2030.
- Maintain chemical substance intensity of 0.45 kg per KRW 100 million by 2030.
- Achieve 50% renewable energy use by 2040.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
- Achieve 99% waste recycling rate by 2050.
- Maintain chemical substance intensity of 0.3 kg per KRW 100 million by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Action and Energy SavingWaste and Pollutant ManagementImprovement in Working Conditions for EmployeesProduct Safety and Quality ManagementInformation SecurityEthics and Compliance Management