Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., commonly known as Samsung, is a global leader in the technology industry, headquartered in Suwon, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1969, the company has evolved into a powerhouse, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Samsung is renowned for its diverse range of products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor solutions. Its innovative approach, particularly in mobile technology with the Galaxy series, sets it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Samsung consistently ranks among the top electronics manufacturers worldwide, celebrated for its commitment to quality and cutting-edge technology. Key milestones, such as the launch of the first Galaxy smartphone in 2010, have solidified its reputation as a pioneer in the digital landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Samsung's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Samsung's score of 43 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Samsung's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Samsung's total carbon emissions reached approximately 132,910,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,733,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,558,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. In previous years, Samsung reported significant emissions, with 14,805,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 15,151,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 from its operations in South Korea. The company has consistently disclosed its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments. Samsung's ongoing initiatives reflect its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change, aligning with global sustainability goals.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 149,422,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 268,413,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Samsung is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
