NCSOFT Corporation, commonly referred to as NCSOFT, is a prominent player in the other business services sector, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a leader in the gaming industry, particularly known for its innovative online and mobile games. With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America and Europe, NCSOFT has consistently delivered engaging gaming experiences.
The company’s core products, such as the acclaimed MMORPGs "Lineage" and "Guild Wars," are distinguished by their immersive worlds and intricate gameplay mechanics. NCSOFT's commitment to quality and creativity has earned it a notable market position, with millions of active users worldwide. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the gaming landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Ncsoft's reported carbon emissions
NCSoft, headquartered in South Korea and operating within the other business services sector, has reported its carbon emissions for several years. In 2024, the company's total calculated emissions were approximately 84.5 million kg CO2e. This figure comprised approximately 670,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and roughly 26.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 57.7 million kg CO2e.
For the preceding year, 2023, NCSoft's total emissions were approximately 161.4 million kg CO2e. This breakdown included approximately 680,500 kg CO2e for Scope 1, around 29.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 131 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 155.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 711,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 24.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 131 million kg CO2e.
The year 2021 saw total emissions of approximately 23.1 million kg CO2e, consisting of about 598,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and approximately 20.5 million kg CO2e in Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions for this year were reported at approximately 2 million kg CO2e.
For 2020, total emissions were approximately 12.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 530,900 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 11.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for 2020.
NCSoft's emissions reporting has consistently included Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from 2021 onwards, with Scope 3 data not being available for 2019 and 2020. Notably, the company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments from external initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or RE100. However, their ESG Playbook indicates a focus on sustainability metrics, including a recycling rate that has shown improvement, increasing from 37% in 2021 to 51% in 2024. Other disclosed production emission factors include energy consumption and GHG emissions per unit of revenue, as well as the percentage of employees receiving performance appraisals.
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Ncsoft’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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