Environmental
Environmental
Climate Change Response
Climate Change Response
Net Zero Roadmap
SK Chemicals has established the 2040 Net Zero Roadmap for greenhouse gas emission goals, revealing detailed reduction paths and incorporating systematic Net Zero implementation into overall management.
Net Zero Goals
SK Chemicals has formulated short- to medium-term strategies for reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through eco-friendly fuel transitions, such as process improvements and hydrogen fuel usage. From a long-term perspective, the company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the entire life cycle of its products by transitioning the portfolio of its Green Materials business and contributing to the circular economy.
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Scope 1,2
(Low Carbon Plant Operation)2040
- Process Improvement
- Eco-friendly Fuel Transition
- Expansion of Renewable Energy
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Scope 3
(Building a Low Carbon Value Chain Circular Economy)2050
- Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions throughout Product Life Cycle
- Expanding Recycle Cluster
2040 Net Zero Roadmap
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2025 | 2030 | 2035 | 2040 | 2043 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 64,000 | 63,000 | 44,000 | 46,000 | 41,000 | 21,000 | 0 |
| Scope 2 | 202,000 | 204,000 | 224,000 | 144,000 | 54,000 | 21,000 | 0 |
| BAU (Business as Usual) | 272,000 | 302,000 | 370,000 |
2050 Net Zero Roadmap
| Category | 2021-2025 | 2025-2030 | 2030-2040 | 2040-2050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Disposal, Purchased Products and Services, Processing, Waste | 651,000 (tCO2eq) | 243,000 (tCO2eq) | 150,000 (tCO2eq) | 70,000 (tCO2eq) |
| BAU (Business as Usual) | 745,685 | 85% Reduction from BAU by 2030 | 91% Reduction from BAU by 2040 | 96% Reduction from BAU by 2050 |