- Concerns among stakeholders regarding trust and reliability.
- Supply and price instability of renewable energy.
- Reduced operational stability of data centers due to water resource depletion.
- Incurring social costs in case of infringement of user privacy.
- Diminished service quality and societal conflict due to compromised diversity and biased viewpoints.
- Incurring fines and other costs due to strengthened domestic and international regulations related to human rights.
- Generating negative experiences among stakeholders due to internal risks.
- Negative impact on corporate sustainability due to the decline in board performance.
- Causing negative impacts if the societal implications of technology are not considered.
- Increased costs due to rising industrial electricity prices.
Kakao Corp.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kakao Corp. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 53.0K tCO2e. 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
53.0K tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
166.0K m3
2023
Waste
577 tons
2023
Energy Use
4.0K MWh
2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Doubled renewable energy consumption compared to the previous year.
- Achieved 100% renewable energy for two consecutive years at its Jeju office.
- Completed eco-friendly designed Kakao Data Center Ansan.
- Obtained GRS certification to improve eco-friendly e-commerce.
- Launched user-participatory upcycling project ‘Saegaburch’.
- Reduced Scope 1+2 emissions through the replacement of outdated equipment and the introduction of high-efficiency equipment.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1+2 emissions by 40% compared to 2021 levels and Scope 3 emissions by 17% by 2030.
- Achieve 60% renewable energy by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDigital SafetyUser ProtectionData Privacy and SecurityService ReliabilityDigital AccessibilityHuman Rights and DiversityEmployee Well-beingWin-Win PartnershipsSocial ImpactCorporate GovernanceRisk ManagementEthical Management and Compliance