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.
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Samsung's score of 77 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Samsung's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Samsung Electronics reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 122,500,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 4,725,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,164,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (with a market-based total of 14,889,000,000 kg CO2e), and a substantial 105,612,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from the use of sold products (82,714,000,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (10,827,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company reported a total of approximately 106,971,000,000 kg CO2e in emissions, with Scope 1 at 3,733,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 9,558,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based total of 13,291,000,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions reaching 106,971,000,000 kg CO2e. Samsung has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions for its Device eXperience (DX) Division by 2030 and across all global operations, including the Device Solutions (DS) Division, by 2050. This strategy was launched in 2022 and underscores their commitment to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions significantly. The DX Division achieved a remarkable 93.4% renewable energy conversion by the end of 2023, with plans to switch all corporate vehicles to electric by 2027. Additionally, Samsung aims to reduce its absolute GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, alongside a commitment to use recycled materials in all stages of manufacturing processes by 2025. These initiatives reflect Samsung's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,221,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,797,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Samsung is participating in some 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.
