SK Chemicals
SK Chemicals Co., Ltd., a leading player in the global chemical industry, is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable materials, focusing on eco-friendly solutions in the fields of petrochemicals, biochemicals, and advanced materials. The company’s core offerings include high-performance polymers, biodegradable plastics, and innovative chemical products that cater to diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, and packaging. SK Chemicals is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, exemplified by its development of eco-conscious materials that reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position and a reputation for innovation, SK Chemicals continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted leader in the chemical sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does SK Chemicals'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
SK Chemicals's score of 42 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
SK Chemicals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SK Chemicals reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,000,943 tonnes CO2e, comprising 48,902 tonnes (Scope 1), 187,434 tonnes (Scope 2), and about 1,000,794 tonnes (Scope 3). This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a significant focus on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. SK Chemicals has set ambitious targets to achieve a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, processing of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products—by 30% within the same timeframe. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with global climate goals. These initiatives demonstrate SK Chemicals' proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemicals sector.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 403,124,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 109,661,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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SK Chemicals is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
