Samsung Sustainability Profile
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 79 is higher than 87% 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 2024, Samsung's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 105.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising 4.7 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 10.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 105.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2023, the company reported similar figures, with total emissions of about 107.0 billion kg CO2e, including 3.7 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, around 9.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 107.0 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. Samsung has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 within its Device eXperience (DX) division and by 2050 across all operations, including the Device Solutions (DS) division. As of the end of 2023, the DX division achieved approximately 93.4% renewable energy conversion at major global manufacturing facilities. Additionally, Samsung plans to reduce its absolute GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. The company is also committed to using recycled materials in all stages of mobile device and home appliance manufacturing processes by 2025, further enhancing its sustainability efforts.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,221,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,797,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 44,706,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Samsung's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Samsung's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 136% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Samsung's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Samsung has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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