LG Electronics Inc.
LG Electronics Inc., a leading global player in the consumer electronics and home appliances industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1958, the company has established itself as a pioneer in innovative technology, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Renowned for its diverse product range, LG offers cutting-edge televisions, home appliances, and mobile devices, distinguished by their advanced features and sleek designs. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of the world’s first OLED TV, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to sustainability and smart technology, LG Electronics continues to push the boundaries of innovation, earning accolades for its quality and performance in the competitive electronics landscape.
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How does LG Electronics Inc.'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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LG Electronics Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, LG Electronics Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 209,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 665,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 210,675,399,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions globally. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 874,000,000 kg CO2e. In South Korea, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 74,773,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 217,159,000 kg CO2e. LG Electronics has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 20% per functional unit sold by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. The company is also committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050 and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 through process improvements, energy-saving technologies, and the purchase of UN carbon credits. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria, reinforcing LG Electronics' commitment to sustainable practices and climate action.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36,246,833,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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LG Electronics Inc. is participating in some 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.
