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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Samsung's score of 68 is higher than 98% 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 2025, Samsung's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached approximately 11,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure follows a reported total of about 30,000,000,000 kg CO2e for 2024 and 30,000,000,000 kg CO2e for 2023, which included 3,733,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,558,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were significant, totalling approximately 119,730,000,000 kg CO2e. Samsung has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve a 30% reduction in absolute GHG emissions by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. This commitment reflects a broader strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company's Device eXperience division has made notable progress, achieving 93.4% renewable energy conversion by the end of 2023, with a goal of reaching net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Samsung's ongoing efforts demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the electronics industry.
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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 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.
