Sk Telecom
SK Telecom Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as SK Telecom, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the telecommunications industry, particularly in mobile services, internet, and digital solutions. With a strong presence across South Korea and significant operations in various international markets, SK Telecom offers a diverse range of core products and services, including 5G mobile networks, IoT solutions, and cloud services. The company is renowned for its innovative approach, being one of the first to launch commercial 5G services globally. SK Telecom's commitment to technological advancement has solidified its market position, making it a key player in the global telecommunications landscape, recognised for its achievements in network quality and customer satisfaction.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sk Telecom'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
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Sk Telecom's score of 47 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sk Telecom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SK Telecom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,053,142,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,063,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and about 1,047,097,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity and steam. The company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3,237,292,000 kg CO2e, encompassing various categories such as investments and purchased goods and services. SK Telecom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45.7% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 22.3% reduction in its absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, SK Telecom's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the telecommunications sector in South Korea.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,604,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 998,989,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,839,972,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sk Telecom 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.
