Our choices today shape the environment of tomorrow. LG Electronics aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 by transforming its business operation model and presenting a sustainable direction for future business through a full transition to 100% renewable energy.
By 2030, LG Electronics plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through production process improvements, the adoption of energy-saving technologies, and the use of renewable energy, while achieving carbon neutrality through external GHG reduction projects.
A chart showing 55% in 2023, 53% in 2024, and a 100% carbon neutrality target for 2030.
LG Electronics is actively reducing greenhouse gas emissions during the product use phase by developing high-efficiency products, supported by detailed energy efficiency targets and action plans for each product line.
This chart compares performance and targets for carbon emission reduction during the product use phase. The reduction rate increased from 11.8% in 2023 to 19.4% in 2024, with a target of achieving a 20.0% reduction by 2030.
Introduction of high-efficiency energy facilities
LG Smart Park in Changwon, selected as a WEF "Lighthouse Factory," has improved energy efficiency by 30% compared to conventional factories through advanced solutions such as ESS (Energy Storage System) and BECON (Building Energy Control).*
Investment in refrigerant recovery facilities (Changwon plant)
By introducing a recovery and purification system for waste refrigerants, we're recovering waste refrigerant, equal to 45,000 tCO2e every year, which were emitted into the atmosphere. Waste refrigerants are generated from air-conditioner compressors with defects and malfunctions.
Development and expansion of energy-efficient products
We promote environmental improvements through product lightweighting, resource conservation, and enhanced energy efficiency. In addition, we reduce carbon emissions during the product usage stage by developing and selling energy-efficient products, and we further expand the launch of products equipped with high-efficiency energy technologies.
Establishment of strategic energy management systems
Based on the Technology Road Map (TRM), we establish and implement detailed energy efficiency goals and action plans for each product. We also comply with global energy regulations, including Energy-related Products (ErP), while setting internal energy-related targets and developing detailed implementation strategies.
Lighthouse Factory
A Lighthouse Factory is a top-tier model of global smart manufacturing selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) since 2018. As its name suggests, it serves as a "lighthouse" for the manufacturing sector, guiding other companies toward pathways of innovation.
LG Electronics has established and is implementing a mid- to long-term plan to achieve 100% renewable energy usage. LG Electronics is reviewing and applying the most eligible implementation options considering regional conditions, including participation in green pricing programs, the purchasing EAC (Energy Attribute Certificate), and PPA (Power Purchase Agreements).
A mixed chart showing LG Electronics' annual renewable energy transition roadmap toward RE100. Renewable energy (GWh) increases from 225 GWh in 2025 to 290 GWh in 2026, 376 GWh in 2027, 445 GWh in 2028, 565 GWh in 2029, 826 GWh in 2030, 1,450 GWh in 2040, and 1,976 GWh in 2050. The renewable energy transition rate targets rise from 19% in 2025 to 24% in 2026, 30% in 2027, 35% in 2028, 43% in 2029, 62% in 2030, 90% in 2040, and 100% by 2050.
A line chart showing LG Electronics' annual PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) performance (unit: GWh). 38 GWh in 2022, 56 GWh in 2023, 104 GWh in 2024, and 195 GWh in 2025.
A world map showing locations where renewable energy implementation information can be accessed, with markers placed on the USA, Brazil, Poland, Türkiye, Thailand, China, and Korea.
Changwon Smart Park1
Utilized 2.3 MW of renewable electricity through Korea's 1st off-grid PPA and 3.2MW of solar power through on site PPA.
Changwon Smart Park2
Implement 2 MW of solar power through on-site PPA
Pyeongtaek Digital Park
Introduced 1.4 MW of solar power generation
Tianjin
Implement 14 MW of solar power through on-site PPA
Taizhou
Implement 10.58 MW of solar power through on-site PPA
Nanjing
Implemented 6.7 MW of solar power through on-site PPA
Huizhou
Implemented 3.2 MW of solar power through off-site PPA
Achieved RE100
Clarksville (Tennessee)
Purchased renewable energy certificates for 100% of electricity consumption
Achieved RE100
Huntsville (Alabama)
Purchased renewable energy certificates for 100% of electricity consumption
Achieved RE100
Manaus
Transitioned to 100% renewable energy (Hydropower) through off-site PPA
Achieved RE100
Mlawa
Transition to 100% renewable energy through off-site PPA
Achieved RE100
Istanbul
Purchased renewable energy certificates for 100% of electricity consumption
Rayong
Implement 7.4 MW of solar power through PPA
* As of 2025
LG Electronics transparently measures and systematically manages greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, integrating them with financial value to achieve its carbon neutrality goals.
LG Electronics established a GHG inventory encompassing global production sites and the entire value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3), and transparently discloses GHG emissions annually.
LG Electronics maintains ISO 50001 certification for all production sites and operates the Corporate Carbon Management System (CCMS) to monitor global energy use monthly.
LG Electronics tracks carbon allowances and actual emissions quarterly, applies internal carbon pricing to evaluate risks and opportunities, and supports investment decisions for GHG reduction.
| Category | Detailed Criteria | Region | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHC emissions (Scope 1) | - | Korea | tCO₂eq | 109,942 | 74,773 | 77,452 |
| Overseas | 155,307 | 134,174 | 147,811 | |||
| Total | 265,249 | 208,947 | 225,263 | |||
| Indirect GHC emissions (Scope 2) | Location-based | Korea | 224,703 | 218,586 | 225,984 | |
| Overseas | 471,228 | 491,841 | 535,808 | |||
| Total | 695,931 | 710,427 | 761,792 | |||
| Market-based | Korea | 224,496 | 217,159 | 225,984 | ||
| Overseas | 437,816 | 448,125 | 455,329 | |||
| Total | 662,312 | 665,284 | 681,313 | |||
| Total GHG emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) | Location-based | Korea + Overseas |
961,180 | 919,374 | 987,055 | |
| Market-based | 927,561 | 874,231 | 906,576 | |||
| GHG emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) target | Market-based | 1,053,000 | 923,000 | 919,600 | ||
| GHG emissions intensity (per unit) | Market-based |
tCO₂eq / USD million |
1.12 | 1.06 | 1.03 |
| Category | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Materiality | Coverage | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Category 1 | Purchased goods and services | H | Tier 1 suppliers within 90% of total purchase value | tCO₂eq | 2,735,782 | 2,712,121 | 2,468,350 |
| Category 2 | Capital goods | L | Tangible fixed assets newly acquired during the reporting year | - | 400,997 | 287,860 | |
| Category 3 | Fuel / Energy-related Activities | L | Fuel and energy used in operations, excluding Scope 1 and 2 | - | 135,070 | 151,474 | |
| Category 4 | Upstream transportation and distribution | H | Inbound parts based on 2023 volume (excluding missing and outlier data (3.5%)) + product distribution (including 90% or more) | - | 826,753 | 1,363,300 | |
| Category 5 | Waste generated in operations | L | Total waste generated domestically and overseas | - | 12,769 | 10,588 | |
| Category 6 | Business travel | L | More than 95% of business travel data | 19,746 | 46,073 | 78,307 | |
| Category 7 | Employee commuting | L | All employees | - | 78,055 | 82,500 | |
| Category 8 | Upstream leased assets | L | All leased assets | - | 65,377 | 90,795 | |
| Category 9 | Downstream transportation and distribution | L | - | - | - | - | |
| Category 10 | Processing of sold products | L | All intermediate products | - | 37,810 | 39,239 | |
| Category 11 | Use of sold products | H |
Excluding categories with <1% of sales or emissions (based on 2021 SBTi registration) 7 major finished goods (home air conditioners, system air conditioners, TVs, monitors, washing machines, refrigerators, dryers) |
61,082,416 | 61,207,842 | 65,061,927 | |
| Category 12 | End-of-life treatment of sold products | H | - | 1,153,377 | 1,220,204 | ||
| Category 13 | Downstream leased assets | L | All rental properties | - | 3,005 | 3,005 | |
| Category 14 | Franchises | L | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Category 15 | Investments | H | Subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures not included in Scope 1 and 2 | - | 2,482,319 | 1,902,052 | |
| Total GHG emissions (Scope 3) | tCO₂eq | 63,837,944 | 69,161,568 | 72,759,601 | |||
* LG Electronics calculates and discloses all 15 Scope 3 categories
