KT Corporation
KT Corporation, also known as Korea Telecom, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1981, KT has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services including fixed-line and mobile communications, broadband internet, and digital media solutions. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, KT operates extensively across Asia and beyond. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, such as 5G services and smart city solutions, which leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance connectivity and user experience. KT Corporation has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first companies to launch commercial 5G services in South Korea, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to digital transformation and customer-centric solutions, KT continues to shape the future of telecommunications.
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How does KT Corporation'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.
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KT Corporation's score of 41 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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KT Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KT Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,185,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 38,565,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,088,911,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,854,314,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from mobile combustion, accounting for about 14,531,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all three scopes since 2018, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. Comparatively, in 2022, KT Corporation's emissions were approximately 2,188,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 37,885,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,070,773,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,885,673,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. 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 commitment to climate action within the telecommunications sector. Overall, KT Corporation's emissions data reflects its operational scale and the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its total emissions. The company’s ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions are crucial steps towards improving its environmental performance.
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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.
KT Corporation 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.
