Korea Telecom
Korea Telecom, commonly referred to as KT Corporation, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1981, KT has played a pivotal role in shaping the country's digital landscape, offering a wide range of services across various operational regions, including broadband, mobile, and IPTV. As a key player in the telecommunications industry, KT is renowned for its innovative core products, such as high-speed internet, mobile communications, and advanced cloud services. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of Korea's first commercial 5G network, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to technological advancement and customer satisfaction, KT continues to drive growth and maintain its reputation as a trusted provider in the competitive telecom sector.
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Korea Telecom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Korea Telecom (KT Corporation) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,185,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 38,565,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 1,088,911,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 1,854,314,000 kg CO2e, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. Comparatively, in 2022, KT's total emissions were around 2,188,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 37,885,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,070,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,885,673,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these figures, KT Corporation has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies within the organisation. Overall, KT Corporation's emissions data reflects its operational impact on climate change, with a significant portion of emissions stemming from indirect sources (Scope 3). The company’s commitment to addressing these emissions remains unclear, highlighting an opportunity for future climate commitments and initiatives.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,251,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,035,575,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 485,320,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
Korea Telecom is not participating in any 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.
