Sk Hynix
SK Hynix Inc., a leading global semiconductor manufacturer, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a key player in the memory chip industry, specialising in DRAM and NAND flash memory products. With a commitment to innovation, SK Hynix has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in 10nm-class DRAM technology and the development of high-capacity NAND solutions. Their core offerings are distinguished by superior performance and energy efficiency, catering to a diverse range of applications from mobile devices to data centres. As one of the largest memory chip producers worldwide, SK Hynix continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge research, solidifying its reputation for excellence in the semiconductor sector.
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Sk Hynix's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SK Hynix reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,300,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,762,584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,812,119,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,732,101,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (2,577,393,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (315,027,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, the company’s emissions were about 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,338,090,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,986,890,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,951,027,000 kg CO2e. The 2022 figures showed a similar trend, with total emissions reaching approximately 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e. SK Hynix has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company plans to maintain Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 2020 levels by 2030 and achieve a 33% renewable energy usage rate. These targets are part of a broader strategy led by the Carbon Management Committee, established in 2022, to implement company-wide initiatives for carbon reduction. The company’s climate initiatives are not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all data is sourced directly from SK Hynix Inc.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,958,542,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,955,848,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 109,100,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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