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 global carbon emissions total approximately 13,291,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,733,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 9,558,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions are significant, reaching approximately 119,730,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Samsung has set an ambitious commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a focus on all scopes of emissions. This long-term goal reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. In recent years, Samsung has made strides in reducing its emissions, with a total of approximately 15,153,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2018, which decreased to about 14,805,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This demonstrates a commitment to improving energy efficiency and sustainability practices across its operations. Overall, Samsung's climate commitments and reduction initiatives position the company as a proactive player in the global effort to combat climate change.
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Get Started| 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.
