Samsung Biologics
Samsung Biologics, a leading player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing 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, focusing on monoclonal antibodies and other biologics.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to innovation, Samsung Biologics offers unique solutions that streamline the drug development process, ensuring high-quality production standards. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its manufacturing capacity and the successful completion of numerous projects for global clients. Recognised for its excellence, Samsung Biologics continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to advancements in the biopharmaceutical sector.
+18 vs industry average
Samsung Biologics’s score of 56 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Samsung Biologics's reported carbon emissions
Samsung Biologics, a Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company headquartered in South Korea (KR), has reported its carbon emissions for several years. For the year 2024, the company's total reported emissions were approximately 636,209,000 kg CO2e. This total comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 71,971,718 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 115,827,854 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 448,410,157 kg CO2e. In 2023, Samsung Biologics's total emissions were approximately 696,378,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 at roughly 69,262,496 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 113,313,391 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 513,803,084 kg CO2e. The company's total emissions for 2022 were approximately 946,205,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 54,575,447 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 99,917,630 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 791,712,059 kg CO2e. Samsung Biologics has established significant climate commitments. The company aims for net zero by 2050 or earlier. To achieve this, they have set interim milestones, including a target to reduce direct (Scope 1) emissions by 32% by 2030 and by 62% by 2040, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, they aim to reduce their suppliers' emissions by 36% by 2030 and by 73% by 2040, also based on the 2022 baseline. These targets are classified as net zero and cover all scopes.
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Samsung Biologics’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
62% reduction
As part of the company’s mission to deliver net zero by 2050 or earlier, Samsung Biologics established new milestones: to cut 32% of direct…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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