Ncsoft

In 2023, Ncsoft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 161,446,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 680,500 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 29,792,400 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, approximately 131,973,100 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (74,304,000 kg CO2e), business travel (39,134,100 kg CO2e), and employee commute (39,134,100 kg CO2e). In comparison, Ncsoft's total emissions in 2022 were about 155,888,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 711,100 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 24,205,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were significant, particularly in purchased goods and services (101,125,300 kg CO2e) and capital goods (26,359,300 kg CO2e). Despite the increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023, Ncsoft has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may not yet have formalised commitments to reduce them in line with industry standards or frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Ncsoft's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions, particularly in the context of their substantial Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of their overall carbon footprint.