- High GHG emissions in the steel industry.
- High risk of serious accidents in the steel industry.
- Tightening ethical standards for businesses domestically and internationally.
SeAH Steel Corp.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-01 to 2022-12 reporting, SeAH Steel Corp. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 62.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 7.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 54.5K 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
62.4K tCO2e/year
2022-01 to 2022-12
Waste
12.0K tons/year
2022-01 to 2022-12
Energy Use
1.2M GJ/year
2022-01 to 2022-12
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-01 to 2022-12)
| 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). | 7.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 54.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Became the first steelmaker in Korea to receive ISO 37301 certification for its compliance management system.
- Achieved ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification.
- First in Korea to receive Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification for ERW and SAW from UL in the US.
- Reduced GHG emissions by installing inverters to crude oil and cooling water pump motors and replacing the heat source for hot water supply from conventional electric heaters to heat pumps.
- Pohang Plant was awarded as the “16th Excellent Company for Resource Recycling” in 2022 by the Korea Environment Corporation and received a commendation from the Prime Minister.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 15% by 2030 (compared to 2018).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Clean and Sustainable EnvironmentSafe and Fair SocietySound and Transparent Governance