- Climate change impacts on raw material supply (tobacco leaves, ginseng)
- Rapidly changing consumer needs and scientific evidence in the tobacco industry
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
- Consumer demand and over-packaging regulations
KT&G Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, KT&G Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 185.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 72.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 113.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 516.2K 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
185.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
2023
Renewable Energy
19% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
1.4M tons/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 72.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 113.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 516.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 185.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2022 | 114.6K tCO₂eq/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2017 | 1.9K tCO2e (2016 data; 2017 data to be released later) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 9% reduction in GHG emissions compared to the 2020 baseline
- 19% increase in renewable energy consumption
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 20%
- Achieve 100% use of recyclable packaging materials by 2025
- Implement 100% human rights impact assessments by 2025
- Achieve KRW 520 billion in social and environmental contributions to leaf tobacco farms by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1+2 emissions by 42% (compared to 2020) and Scope 3 emissions by 25% (compared to 2022) by 2030
- Achieve 80% renewable energy consumption rate at its plants by 2030
- Implement 100% ESG assessments of significant suppliers by 2025
- Ensure 100% of leaf tobacco farms participate in the STP by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)GovernanceSupply Chain SustainabilityDevelopment of Modified Risk Products