SK Materials
SK Materials, a leading player in the materials industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a key provider of advanced materials, particularly in the semiconductor and display sectors. With a focus on high-purity chemicals and innovative materials, SK Materials distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major technology firms, which have bolstered its market position. Recognised for its cutting-edge solutions, SK Materials continues to drive advancements in the industry, making it a trusted name among manufacturers seeking reliable and efficient materials for their production processes.
DitchCarbon Score
How does SK Materials'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 Materials's score of 29 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
SK Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SK Materials reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,933,043,000 kg CO2e, comprising 35,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 553,408,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,932,043,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with total emissions in 2022 at about 2,828,420,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions data from 2020 to 2023 indicates a trend of increasing emissions, with 2021 showing total emissions of approximately 2,777,570,000 kg CO2e and 2020 at about 229,031,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions have consistently represented the largest portion of their total emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing upstream and downstream activities in their climate strategy. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed, SK Materials is expected to align with industry standards for emissions reduction and sustainability practices. The company’s commitment to monitoring and reporting emissions reflects an awareness of the need for climate action, although concrete initiatives or targets have not been specified.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 23,489,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 222,662,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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 Materials 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.
