Sk Hynix

Sk Hynix's reported carbon emissions

SK hynix, a global leader in the electrical machinery and apparatus industry headquartered in South Korea (KR), has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the reporting year 2024, SK hynix reported total emissions of approximately 11.31 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 3.76 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3.81 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 3.73 billion kg CO2e. Looking back, SK hynix reported total emissions of approximately 10.27 billion kg CO2e for 2023, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2.34 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 4.99 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2.95 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 12.62 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2.94 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 6.14 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 3.54 billion kg CO2e. For 2021, total emissions stood at approximately 11.28 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 of about 2.63 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 of approximately 5.21 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of around 3.43 billion kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 10.42 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2.71 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 4.84 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2.89 billion kg CO2e. Emissions for 2019 were approximately 9.55 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at about 2.13 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 4.71 billion kg CO2e. To support its net-zero goal, SK hynix has established interim targets for 2030. These include maintaining Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions at 2020 levels and achieving a 33% renewable energy usage rate. The company has also established a Carbon Management Committee (CMC) since 2022, comprising technical experts from various departments, to drive company-wide strategies for achieving its climate objectives.