- Meeting Korea's 37% greenhouse gas reduction target by 2030
- Minimizing pollutant emissions and energy consumption across all workplaces
Dongkuk Steel
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Dongkuk Steel disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.9K thousand tCO2 (2019). By scope: Scope 1: 662 thousand tCO2 (2019); Scope 2: 1.2K thousand tCO2 (2019). 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
1.9K thousand tCO2 (2019)
2019
Water Usage
6.20 million tons (2019)
2019
Waste
0.95 million tons (2019)
2019
Energy Use
31.5K TJ (2019)
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| 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). | 662 thousand tCO2 (2019) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2K thousand tCO2 (2019) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per ton of steel by using EAF method (4 times lower than Blast Furnace)
- Achieved 96.8% by-product recycling rate in 2019
- 100% water recycling rate at Incheon and Pohang Works
- Annual reduction effect of 80 thousand tCO2 through energy efficiency improvements
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve recycling rates of by-products and water resources by 2021
- Further reduce carbon emissions by 2021 (specific targets mentioned in Green Action Plan 2021)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ManagementResource Circulation SocietyLow-Carbon Society