Samsung

Samsung, headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operating within the Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing industry, has reported substantial carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.

For the reporting year 2025, Samsung's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were approximately 117.5 billion kilograms of CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 4.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), and approximately 9.5 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling), using market-based reporting. Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions in the value chain, accounted for approximately 103.4 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were the use of sold products (approximately 79.6 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 10.9 billion kg CO2e).

In 2024, Samsung's total emissions were approximately 115.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 4.7 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 10.2 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2024 amounted to approximately 100.7 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products being the most significant category at approximately 77.7 billion kg CO2e.

Samsung has set ambitious climate targets. The company aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 across all scopes. Furthermore, the DX (Device eXperience) division is working towards net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Significant progress is being made, with the DX division already achieving 93.4% renewable energy conversion by the end of 2023, including 100% renewable energy use at major global manufacturing facilities. Additionally, Samsung has committed to reducing its absolute GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Previously, an intensity-based target aimed for a 70% reduction in GHG emission intensity by 2020, with a baseline set in 2008. The company also plans to transition all its corporate vehicles to electric vehicles by 2027.