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 73 is higher than 99% 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
In 2023, Samsung's global carbon emissions included approximately 3,733,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,558,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 119,730,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, totalling about 132,910,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Samsung has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050. Specifically, the company plans to achieve net zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, with an interim goal for its Device eXperience (DX) division to reach net zero for these scopes by 2030. As of the end of 2023, the DX division reported a remarkable 93.4% conversion to renewable energy at its major global manufacturing facilities, including those in Korea. In 2022, Samsung announced its New Environmental Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction. The company continues to focus on enhancing its renewable energy usage and reducing emissions across its operations, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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.
