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Lg U Plus

LG Uplus Corporation, commonly referred to as LG U Plus, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a key player in the South Korean telecom industry, offering a wide range of services including mobile, broadband, and IPTV solutions. With a strong focus on innovation, LG U Plus has been at the forefront of 5G technology deployment, enhancing connectivity for both consumers and businesses. The company’s unique offerings, such as its advanced IoT solutions and high-speed internet services, set it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, LG U Plus continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted name in telecommunications across South Korea and beyond.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30

Industry Benchmark

Lg U Plus's score of 43 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lg U Plus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, LG U Plus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,475,232,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,467,445,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 560,417,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 7,472,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a minor increase from approximately 1,446,045,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions decreased from about 621,579,000 kg CO2e in 2022. LG U Plus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 38% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, relative to their 2022 levels. Additionally, they plan to reduce their total emissions from 1,930,000 tonnes CO2e in 2017 to 960,000 tonnes CO2e by 2030, which represents a 50% reduction. These targets reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the telecommunications sector. Overall, LG U Plus is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
8,259,000
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Scope 2
1,284,506,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
81,010,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lg U Plus's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Lg U Plus is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lg U Plus is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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