Sk Hynix
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.
+33 vs industry average
Sk Hynix’s score of 70 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sk Hynix's reported carbon emissions
SK Hynix, headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operating within the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve Net Zero by 2050, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
For the reporting year 2025, SK Hynix reported a total of approximately 12.04 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises about 4.25 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 3.57 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 4.38 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
Looking back, in 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 11.33 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into about 3.76 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 3.81 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 3.75 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
SK Hynix has established interim targets for 2030, aiming to maintain Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions at 2020 levels. Furthermore, the company has set a target for 33% renewable energy usage by 2030 as part of its commitment to RE100. A Carbon Management Committee (CMC) was established in 2022 to drive company-wide strategies towards achieving its Net Zero goal. The company is actively implementing initiatives such as the adoption of low-power pumps to reduce carbon emissions.
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Sk Hynix’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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SK hynix has established long-term goals of achieving Net Ze…
SK hynix has established long-term goals of achieving Net Zero and RE100 by 2050. To fulfill these, we have set interim targets for 2030: ma…
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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