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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sk Hynix'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.

47

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Sk Hynix's score of 47 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sk Hynix's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SK Hynix reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,019,310,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,338,090,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,986,890,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,951,027,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through the establishment of a Carbon Management Committee (CMC) in 2022, which aims to implement strategies for achieving net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. In the previous years, SK Hynix's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 11,100,242,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, approximately 11,100,242,000 kg CO2e; in 2020, around 10,459,456,000 kg CO2e; and in 2019, about 9,551,840,000 kg CO2e. The company has been actively working on initiatives to reduce emissions, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable practices in its operations. Overall, SK Hynix's long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 reflects its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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201820192020202120222023
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
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
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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sk Hynix'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. Sk Hynix is headquartered 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.

Sk Hynix is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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