KOGAS
KOGAS, or Korea Gas Corporation, is a leading player in the natural gas industry, headquartered in South Korea. Established in 1983, KOGAS has significantly contributed to the development of the country's gas infrastructure, serving major operational regions across South Korea and beyond. The company focuses on the import, storage, and distribution of natural gas, positioning itself as a key supplier in the energy sector. KOGAS is renowned for its innovative approach to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and has achieved notable milestones, including the establishment of the world’s first LNG terminal. With a commitment to sustainability and energy security, KOGAS continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and investments in renewable energy. Its core services not only meet domestic energy needs but also support international energy cooperation, making KOGAS a pivotal entity in the global energy landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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KOGAS's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
KOGAS's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KOGAS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 654,229,000 kg CO2e, comprising 249,923,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 404,313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 103,308,976,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Historically, KOGAS's emissions have fluctuated, with significant emissions recorded in previous years, such as 752,034,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 687,660,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that KOGAS may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability. Overall, while KOGAS has made strides in tracking its emissions across all scopes, the lack of clear reduction commitments may hinder its ability to effectively address climate change impacts in the future.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 491,438,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 257,928,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 233,510,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
KOGAS is not committed to any 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.
