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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

71

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.

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Industry Benchmark

LG Electronics Inc.'s score of 71 is higher than 98% 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 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 about 74,773,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 217,159,000 kg CO2e. LG Electronics has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 20% per functional unit sold by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. These targets have been verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 through various strategies, including process improvements, energy-saving technologies, and the transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Notably, LG Electronics aims to complete the transition to electric or hydrogen vehicles for its business operations by 2030 in South Korea. Overall, LG Electronics is actively working towards substantial reductions in its carbon footprint, aligning with global climate goals and demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LG Electronics Inc.'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Electronics Inc. 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 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.

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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