- Climate change
- Energy transition
- Supply chain disruptions
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Maintaining air quality
- Ensuring workplace safety
- ESG reporting requirements
POSCO ENERGY Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, POSCO ENERGY Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.1M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 57.7K 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
5.1M tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
18.55% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
1.3M tons/year
2021
Waste
604 tons/year
2021
Energy Use
101.9K TJ/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 5.1M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 57.7K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 11.7M tCO2e/year |
| 2016-12 to 2017-12 | 11.3M tCO2e/year (2017) |
| 2016-01 to 2017-12 | 11.3M tCO2e/year (2017) |
| 2012 | 6.5M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Selected as an excellent company in total volume control of air pollutants in 2021
- Reduced NOx emissions generated when starting up generators by 80% in 2019 and 15% in 2020
- Reduced annual GHG emissions by 6,233 tCO2 through improved waste heat recovery
- Reduced annual GHG emissions by 6,035 tCO2 through upgrading gas turbine filters
- Reduced annual GHG emissions by 1,277,819 tCO2 through operation of highly efficient Units #7 to #9
- Reduced annual GHG emissions by 83 tCO2 through highly efficient building lighting
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 60% by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainable Supply ChainBuilding Trust with Local CommunitiesWorkplace SafetyGovernanceEthical ManagementHuman RightsDiversity & Inclusion