Kakao Games Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5741 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:93.72 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:507.84 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:5013.60 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:6.5%
Total Energy Consumption:14 TJ/year
Water Consumption:2981 tons/year
Waste Generated:20.37 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Worker Rights
- User Satisfaction
- CSR
- Ethics Management and Fair Trade
Environmental Achievements
- Purchased 101 MWh of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
- Achieved ISO 14001 certification (May 2024)
- Reduced energy consumption through various measures (e.g., installing temperature and air quality sensors, providing multi-use cups)
Social Achievements
- Launched a support project for assistive devices for disabled gamers
- Obtained APEC CBPR certification for 29 services
- Implemented a bi-weekly 'Play Friday' policy (4-day work week)
- Operates three in-house daycare centers
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Committee
- Strengthened compliance control functions through a Compliance and Trust Committee
- Enhanced the independence and diversity of the Board of Directors
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero and RE100 by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- 40% renewable energy by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increased energy consumption and carbon emissions due to the end of the work-from-home policy
- Potential risks related to AI and algorithms in game services
- Risks of unfair game usage or rights infringement by users
- Potential risks of data breaches
Mitigation Strategies
- Purchased RECs to offset carbon emissions
- Established an AI governance system
- Strengthened monitoring and sanctions against abnormal users
- Implemented robust information security measures, including 24-hour monitoring and a company-wide response system
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Partner's Sustainable Management Guide (Kakao Group)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Instability in network due to temperature rise
- Infrastructure damage due to natural disasters
- Interruption of game services due to extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Expanded domestic and overseas regulations on climate change
Opportunities
- Enhanced awareness of sustainable management policies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB Disclosure Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, APEC CBPR
Third-party Assurance: British Standards Institution (BSI)
Awards & Recognition
- ESG Sharing Company Award of Gyeonggi Community Chest of Korea (August 2023)
- Excellence in Social Contribution Award (November 2023)
- Best Practice Award in the Disability First 2023 Awards (November 2023)