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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

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70

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sk Hynix's score of 70 is higher than 98% 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 2024, SK Hynix reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,300,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,762,584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,812,119,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,732,101,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 2,577,393,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (about 315,027,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. To achieve this, SK Hynix has established interim targets for 2030, which include maintaining Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions at 2020 levels and achieving a renewable energy usage rate of 33%. The Carbon Management Committee, formed in 2022, plays a crucial role in implementing strategies across various departments to meet these goals. In 2023, SK Hynix's emissions were approximately 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,338,090,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,986,890,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,951,027,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a trend in emissions management as the company works towards its long-term sustainability objectives. Overall, SK Hynix is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices in alignment with global climate goals.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,958,542,000
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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
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
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. This request for Sk Hynix is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sk Hynix is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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