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Kakao Games

Kakao Games Corp., a prominent player in the gaming industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia and beyond. Founded in 2016, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development and publishing of mobile and PC games, with a focus on delivering high-quality gaming experiences. Kakao Games is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes popular titles such as "Black Desert Online" and "Blade & Soul Revolution." These games are distinguished by their stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, appealing to a wide range of gamers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and successful global launches, solidifying its market position as a key influencer in the gaming sector. With a commitment to innovation and community engagement, Kakao Games continues to shape the future of interactive entertainment.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kakao Games's score of 36 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kakao Games's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kakao Games reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,741,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 91,131 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 636,536 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 5,013,600 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals that the majority stem from purchased goods and services, accounting for about 4,741,244 kg CO2e. Kakao Games has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and striving for carbon neutrality. The company's emissions data indicates a notable increase from 2022, when total emissions were reported at approximately 620,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of about 96,620 kg CO2e and 523,550 kg CO2e, respectively. This highlights the importance of their reduction initiatives as they work towards their long-term sustainability goals.

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Scope 2
523,550
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Scope 3
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0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kakao Games's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Kakao Games is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kakao Games is not participating in any 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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