- Impending expiration of the 'Special Act on the Assistance to the Development of Abandoned Mines-Neighboring Areas' in 2025
- Potential for increased competition from new casinos
- Social side effects associated with the casino business (e.g., gambling addiction)
- Environmental risks associated with resort operations
- Maintaining profitability in an era of ultra-low interest rates
Kangwon Land, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2015 reporting, Kangwon Land, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 71.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 26.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 45.0K 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
71.2K tCO2e/year
2015
Water Usage
2.4M m3/year
2015
Waste
5.0K tons/year
2015
📊 Emissions by Scope (2015)
| 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). | 26.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 45.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1,770 tons
- Increased recycling separater ratio from 24.2% to 27.2%
- Full-scale operation of wood-pellet boilers
- High1 Resort certified 'Excellence' in Green Edifice
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Expand the operation of the JTYS Package
- Complete the Waterpark and Coal Mine Culture Tour Village
- Expand the Health Improvement Center's operations
📅 Medium-term
- Securing future growth engines through diversification
- Becoming Korea's NO. 1 social contribution corporation
🔭 Long-term
- Becoming South Korea's leading eco-friendly integrated resort
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic Revitalization of Abandoned Mine RegionsEco-friendly Integrated Resort DevelopmentHappy Leisure CultureEthical ManagementSocial ContributionResponsible GamblingEnvironmental SustainabilityStakeholder Engagement