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Samsung Biologics

Samsung Biologics, a leading player in the biopharmaceutical industry, is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea (KR). Founded in 2011, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of contract development and manufacturing services (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, catering to a global clientele. With a focus on monoclonal antibodies and other biologics, Samsung Biologics offers unique solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the completion of its third manufacturing plant, which enhances its production capacity and reinforces its market position. Recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, Samsung Biologics continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred partner for biopharmaceutical companies worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Samsung Biologics'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.

32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Samsung Biologics's score of 32 is higher than 90% 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 Biologics's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Samsung Biologics, headquartered in South Korea (KR), has not disclosed specific carbon emissions data. However, the company has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. As part of this strategy, Samsung Biologics aims to reduce direct emissions by 32% by 2030 and by 62% by 2040, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut emissions from suppliers by 36% by 2030 and 73% by 2040. In 2020, Samsung Biologics reported total emissions of approximately 124,807,000 kg CO2e, which included 41,793,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 83,014,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not provided data for Scope 3 emissions. These commitments reflect Samsung Biologics's proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards and contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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2020
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41,793,000
Scope 2
83,014,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Samsung Biologics's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Samsung Biologics is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Samsung Biologics 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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