Overview

The report analyzed the magnitude of estimated climate-related risks of five most emission-intensive companies in Korea. “Climate-related risks” refer to the potential financial risks posed by climate change to companies, investors, and the financial system. The study found climate-related risks are quickly penetrating into the financial realms of companies, and are expected to cause insolvency in financial structures by damaging operating profits by up to 24%p. In sum, the report gives policy guidance on how the industry sector and the government can effectively handle the increasing climate-related risks.

Executive Summary

Summary

The report analyzed the magnitude of estimated climate-related risks of five most emission-intensive companies in Korea from major industries including the steel, semiconductor, refining, petrochemicals and automotive manufacturing. “Climate-related risks” refer to the potential financial risks posed by climate change to companies, investors, and the financial system. The study found climate-related risks are quickly penetrating into the financial realms of companies, and are expected to cause insolvency in financial structures by damaging operating profits by up to 24%p. In sum, the report gives policy guidance on how the industry sector and the government can effectively handle the increasing climate-related risks. 


Contents

Executive Summary

I. Introduction: Carbon neutral, nothing but a mere declaration by companies

II. Climate-related risks faced by Korean industries

1. Definition of climate-related risks and the channels through which they affect the financial statements of companies

2. Climate-related risk ① : Revenue loss caused by policy changes

3. Climate-related risk ② : Cost increases caused by climate-related regulations

III. Financial impact of climate-related risks on five emission-intensive companies in Korea

1. Methodology

2. Results of analysis by company

1) Steel industry – POSCO

2) Semiconductor industry– Samsung Electronics

3) Oil refining industry – S-Oil

4) Petrochemical industry – LG Chem

5) Automotive manufacturing industry – Hyundai Motor Company

Ⅳ. Conclusion: What is the best strategy for companies and the government to handle increasing climate-related risks?

Appendix-1. Policy goals and regulations related to climate change in Korea and overseas

Appendix-2. Strengthened K-ETS Scenario

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