- Global economic downturn and intensified competition impacting 2023 performance
- Managing GHG emissions and meeting increasing stakeholder demands for climate action
- Managing ESG risks within the supply chain
- Ensuring occupational safety and health across all business sites
LX Semicon Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, LX Semicon Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 205 tCO2e/year (employee commuting). 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
7.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
0.10%
of total energy
Water Usage
85.8K m3/year
2023
Waste
38.38 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
146.3K GJ/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). | 1.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 205 tCO2e/year (employee commuting) |
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 | 7.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 5.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 3.6K tCO2e/year (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed a 100kW solar power system at the Daejeon Campus, expected to reduce electricity usage by about 10%
- Joined the K-RE100 initiative (2024)
- Renewed ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certification
- Obtained ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) certification
- Established and disclosed a 2050 net-zero roadmap
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Further expand renewable energy purchases (PPAs) and certificate purchases (RECs)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman RightsSupply Chain ManagementOccupational Safety and Health