Kakao Corporation, commonly known as Kakao, is a leading player in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 2010, Kakao has rapidly evolved, establishing itself as a multifaceted platform that encompasses messaging, gaming, and digital content services.
With a strong presence in South Korea and expanding operations in various international markets, Kakao offers unique products such as KakaoTalk, a popular messaging app, and Kakao Games, which has garnered significant attention in the gaming sector. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to integrating social networking with entertainment, setting it apart from competitors.
Kakao's commitment to enhancing user experience has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in user engagement and service diversification.
+14 vs industry average
Kakao’s score of 43 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Recreation and Sports Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 2% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kakao's reported carbon emissions
Kakao's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments
In 2024, Kakao, operating within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry in South Korea, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 113.1 million kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 520,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled approximately 96.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 57.2 million kg CO2e.
The previous year, 2023, saw Kakao's total emissions at approximately 130.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 358,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 53.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions stood at about 76 million kg CO2e.
In 2022,
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Kakao’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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