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SK Hynix Inc., a leading player in the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, is headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, particularly in DRAM and NAND flash memory products. With major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, SK Hynix serves a diverse clientele, including major tech firms and data centres.
The company is renowned for its innovative memory solutions, which are integral to modern computing and mobile devices. SK Hynix's commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements in memory technology, positioning it as a key competitor in the global market. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top semiconductor manufacturers worldwide, reflecting its strong market presence and dedication to quality.
+35 vs industry average
Sk Hynix’s score of 65 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
SK Hynix, headquartered in KR, reported its most recent emissions in 2025, with total Scope 1 emissions of 4,250,526,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 3,568,634,000 kg CO2e, and various Scope 3 emissions including 2,720,123,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 1,054,355,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities, 459,368,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 104,134,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, 35,154,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 4,111,000 kg CO2e from business travel.
In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 3,762,584,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 3,812,119,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included 2,600,134,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 712,532,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities, 315,027,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 92,595,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, 31,495,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 2,858,000 kg CO2e from business travel.
For 2023, SK Hynix reported Scope 1 emissions of 2,338,090,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 4,986,890,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions such as 1,604,881,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 878,254,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities, 286,402,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 153,694,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, 24,717,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 1,993,000 kg CO2e from business travel.
The company has set long-term net-zero targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, with interim targets for 2030 to maintain Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions at 2020 levels and achieve a 33% renewable energy usage rate. SK Hynix also aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 57% compared to its 2020 baseline by 2026. A Carbon Management Committee was established in 2022 to implement company-wide strategies for achieving net-zero by 2050.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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