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updated 7 days ago

LG Corp Sustainability Profile

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LG Corp, officially known as LG Corporation, is a South Korean multinational conglomerate headquartered in Seoul, KR. Founded in 1947, LG has evolved into a leading player in the electronics, chemicals, and telecommunications industries, with a strong presence across Asia, North America, and Europe. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including home appliances, consumer electronics, and advanced display technologies. LG's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge design sets its offerings apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include pioneering OLED technology and maintaining a strong market position in the home appliance sector. With a rich history of milestones, LG Corp continues to drive progress and excellence, making it a key contributor to the global economy and a trusted name in households worldwide.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30

Industry Benchmark

LG Corp's score of 43 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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LG Corp's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, LG Corp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,891,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 5,828,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 11,719,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 5,399,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 6,030,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 11,429,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, LG Corp has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has established an integrated roadmap aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a base year set as 2018 for its climate neutrality targets. Interim targets are also set for 2030, reflecting a long-term commitment to sustainability across all scopes of emissions. While LG Corp has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data in recent reports, it has previously reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 4,762,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and about 6,639,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, with a focus on reducing emissions and enhancing its environmental performance.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
8,263,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
12,345,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
6,639,000,000
0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is LG Corp's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LG Corp's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is LG Corp's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for LG Corp is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

LG Corp's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

LG Corp's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 28% last year and decreased by approximately 28% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 18% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
83%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
16%
Business Travel
<1%

LG Corp's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

LG Corp has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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