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LG Corp

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does LG Corp'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.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

LG Corp's score of 21 is lower 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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LG Corp's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, LG Corp, headquartered in South Korea (KR), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,365,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,442,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11,923,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,918,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included 43,000,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 4,196,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. In comparison, the 2021 emissions data indicated a total of about 21,754,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,186,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 13,567,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,762,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a reduction in total emissions from 2021 to 2022. LG Corp has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with an integrated roadmap established in 2023. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, demonstrating a long-term strategy to address climate change comprehensively. The company has not reported any specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets, but its climate commitments align with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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202020212022
Scope 1
8,263,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
12,345,000,000
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00,000,000,000
Scope 3
6,639,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LG Corp's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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.

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.

LG Corp 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.

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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