- Abnormal weather events, water shortages, and biodiversity loss due to climate change.
- Increased use of disposable products, leading to environmental pollution.
- Securing diverse talents in a rapidly changing business environment.
LOTTE Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, LOTTE Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.9K thousand tons (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 4.4K thousand tons; Scope 2: 4.4K thousand tons. 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
8.9K thousand tons (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Water Usage
9.9K tons/year
2023
Waste
42.24 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
23.4K MWh/year (from solar power)
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). | 4.4K thousand tons |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.4K thousand tons |
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 | 8.9K thousand tons (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2021 | 72.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 2) |
| 2020 | 5.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 669.7K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved an additional 9.3% reduction in carbon emissions compared to the 2023 target, outperforming for two consecutive years from 2022.
- Reduced GHG emissions by 1,080 tCO2 in 2023 at LOTTE Global Logistics through a 6.9 MW solar power generation facility.
- Installed solar power generation facilities with a capacity of 25.37 MW, producing 23,445 MWh of electricity annually.
- 17 Group affiliates acquired ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions from business sites in Korea by 22% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions from business sites in Korea by 61% by 2040.
- Achieve carbon neutrality for Food & Beverage and Retail HQs and HOTEL LOTTE by 2040.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for all business sites by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Climate Change (Net-Zero)InnovationShared GrowthGovernance