We are all aware that greenhouse gases are the primary culprits behind global warming. These gases envelop the Earth, contaminating the atmosphere and inducing the greenhouse effect.
Internationally, greenhouse gases are broadly categorized into six types.
In our country, greenhouse gases are classified into six main categories: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). If current levels of greenhouse gas emissions persist, the Earth's average temperature is expected to rise by 2-4 °C within decades¹⁾.

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✔️ In 2023, Amorepacific's total greenhouse gas emissions amounted to approximately 30,000 ton CO2eq (excluding the supply chain).
Is this information disclosed? Companies must publicize their total greenhouse gas emissions, which can be found in sustainability reports. But where and how exactly are these emissions generated⁉

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1) Source: The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) Report, established in 1988 as a UN-affiliated body to assess the risks of climate change and formulate international countermeasures. It comprises representatives from 195 governments and 2,500 scientists globally, analyzes climate data, and regularly publishes comprehensive reports.

Did You Know There Are Different Types of Greenhouse Gas Emissions? 😮

✏Scope 1 encompasses direct emissions—the greenhouse gases emanating from the company's facilities and equipment.
This category includes fossil fuels utilized to supply steam and heating essential for product manufacturing. ⛽ Additionally, fuel consumed by company-owned vehicles, such as gasoline and diesel, falls under Scope 1. Consequently, if a company’s gasoline-powered vehicles emit greenhouse gases, they are classified as Scope 1 emissions.

✏Scope 2 refers to indirect emissions from generating energy that a company purchases at its business premises. In essence, these emissions occur during the production of externally sourced energy.
⚡ For example, when Amorepacific purchases and consumes electricity, this activity is categorized under Scope 2 emissions.

✏Scope 3 encompasses other indirect emissions that span the entire business lifecycle, from the procurement of goods from suppliers to the final use and disposal of products by consumers.
🔄This category includes greenhouse gases emitted outside the company’s direct operational control. For Amorepacific, Scope 3 emissions cover everything from producing raw materials and packaging used in manufacturing their products to transportation and distribution to factories, business travel and employee commuting, product usage by consumers, and the disposal of used products.
Since most Scope 3 emissions arise from business activities not directly managed by the company, reducing these emissions proves exceptionally challenging, as it involves controlling processes beyond the company's direct influence. 😢

Eliminating greenhouse gas emissions entirely is no small feat for any company. Nevertheless, Amorepacific is methodically expanding its efforts to reduce emissions incrementally.

✔️ ‘RE100’ is a global initiative²⁾ committed to sourcing 100% renewable energy. Simply put, it means Amorepacific aims to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions from Scope 2. RE100 is not mandated by governments but is driven by the voluntary participation of global corporations.

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2) Initiative: An initiative refers to voluntary codes of conduct or guidelines adopted by global companies within each industry sector. Companies join these initiatives to encourage mutual adherence, reflecting the specific characteristics of their respective industries.

❗ To reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, we must unite our efforts.

For businesses, this means minimizing or eliminating packaging materials, reducing the volume of unavoidable waste, and maximizing recycling initiatives. 🌍

📢 At Amorepacific, among the various Scope 3 emissions generated by our business activities, the highest proportions stem from ▲emissions related to purchased goods and services and ▲emissions from product disposal after consumer use. Compared to 2020, we have set ambitious targets to reduce these emissions by 25% by 2030 and 90% by 2050.
However, Scope 3 encompasses numerous areas where companies cannot directly control emissions, such as transportation and distribution, office facilities, and the processes from product manufacturing to usage and disposal. For instance, the greenhouse gases emitted from cultivating ginseng and green tea used as cosmetic ingredients also fall under Scope 3. Realistically, it is not feasible to implement low-carbon farming practices at every raw material production site.

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