Sk
SK Group, a prominent South Korean conglomerate, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1953, SK has evolved into a leading player in various industries, including telecommunications, energy, and chemicals. Notably, SK Telecom, a subsidiary, is renowned for its innovative mobile services and advanced 5G technology, positioning itself as a market leader in the telecommunications sector. The group also excels in petrochemicals through SK Innovation and has made significant strides in sustainable energy solutions. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, SK Group has achieved numerous milestones, including substantial investments in green technologies. Its diverse portfolio and strategic focus on digital transformation have solidified its reputation as a forward-thinking enterprise in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sk's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sk's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sk's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SK Telecom reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 190,594,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 343,870,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 263,823,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,044,501,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45.7% and Scope 3 emissions by 22.3% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. SK Telecom's ongoing commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector.
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Get Started| 2007 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,515,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sk is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
