SAMSUNG DISPLAY, a subsidiary of the renowned Samsung Electronics, is headquartered in Suwon, South Korea (KR). Established in 1970, the company has become a leader in the display industry, specialising in advanced display technologies such as OLED and LCD panels. With significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, SAMSUNG DISPLAY has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation. The company is known for its cutting-edge products, including high-resolution displays for smartphones, televisions, and monitors, which are distinguished by their vibrant colours and energy efficiency. SAMSUNG DISPLAY has achieved a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to the development of flexible and transparent display technologies. With numerous patents and awards, the company continues to shape the future of visual technology.
How does SAMSUNG DISPLAY'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.
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SAMSUNG DISPLAY's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, SAMSUNG DISPLAY reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,712,496,000 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 1 at about 1,270,188,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 2,442,307,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a pilot project in early 2024 aimed at advancing carbon neutrality technologies, which is expected to expand nationwide by 2026. This initiative targets reductions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through enhanced GHG emission control technologies, the substitution of low-carbon gases, and improved energy efficiency. In previous years, SAMSUNG DISPLAY's emissions were significant, with 2022 emissions at approximately 4,095,000,000 kg CO2e, 2021 at about 5,371,000,000 kg CO2e, and 2020 at around 5,440,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. SAMSUNG DISPLAY's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation, aiming for substantial improvements in its carbon footprint by 2026.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,265,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,807,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,632,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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SAMSUNG DISPLAY 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.