LG Energy Solution, a leading player in the energy storage industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 2020, the company emerged from LG Chem's battery division, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of energy solutions. Specialising in advanced lithium-ion batteries, LG Energy Solution provides innovative products for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. Their commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, LG Energy Solution has achieved notable recognition for its high-performance batteries, contributing to the global transition towards cleaner energy. The company continues to lead the way in energy innovation, driving advancements that support a sustainable future.
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In 2023, LG Energy Solution, headquartered in South Korea (KR), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 267,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 287,493,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 1,205,937,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, resulting in a combined total of about 1,493,430,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023. However, in 2021, LG Energy Solution reported Scope 1 emissions of about 257,303,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,076,867,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 5,762,099,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant carbon footprint across its operations. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in the provided data, LG Energy Solution is a current subsidiary of LG Chem, Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and strategies. The company is involved in various sustainability initiatives, including participation in the RE100 and CDP programmes, although specific reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) were not mentioned. Overall, LG Energy Solution's emissions data reflects its substantial impact on climate change, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 206,056,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,015,865,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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LG Energy Solution 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.