- Deteriorating market conditions.
- Climate change risks (transition risks, physical risks such as extreme weather events like Typhoon Hinnamnor in 2022).
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Tightening safety regulations.
- ESG disclosure requirements.
POSCO STEELEON Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, POSCO STEELEON Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 114.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 58.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 55.7K 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
114.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
645.9K ㎥/year
2023
Waste
3.1K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
2.3M GJ/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). | 58.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 55.7K 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 | 114.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 105.9K tCO2 (2016) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) to 114,417 tCO2e in 2023.
- Increased eco-friendly product sales to 27% of total sales.
- Green investments of KRW 310 million.
- Total waste recycling rate of 77.6%.
- Renewable energy usage of 224 GJ.
- Eco-friendly purchases of KRW 6.260 billion.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy use by 97,000 GJ by 2024.
- Reduce energy consumption by 37,000 GJ by 2024.
- Reduce air pollutant emissions by 25 tons by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 21% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030.
- Achieve a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2040.
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental ManagementEco-friendly Products and R&DPollutant ManagementResource ManagementSafe WorkplaceHealth and Safety ManagementCustomer SatisfactionFair TradeESG Management Risk ControlSupply Chain ESGHuman RightsCorporate Governance