Samsung C&T Corporation
Samsung C&T Corporation, a prominent player in the construction industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1938, the company has established itself as a leader in various sectors, including civil engineering, architecture, and plant construction. With a strong presence in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, Samsung C&T is renowned for its innovative approach to large-scale projects.
The corporation offers a diverse range of services, from infrastructure development to sustainable building solutions, setting itself apart with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to quality. Notable achievements include the construction of iconic structures and participation in significant global projects, reinforcing its market position as a trusted name in construction. Samsung C&T continues to shape skylines and communities, driven by a vision of excellence and sustainability.
+13 vs industry average
Samsung C&T Corporation’s score of 39 is higher than 59% 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
Construction Work has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Samsung C&T Corporation's reported carbon emissions
Samsung C&T Corporation, a construction work company based in KR, reported approximately 215.7 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024, based on a market-based calculation. Total Scope 1 emissions for the same year were about 91.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 67.0 million kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions totalling about 56.1 million kg CO2e in 2024, with purchased goods and services accounting for roughly 41.4 million kg CO2e of this figure. In 2023, Samsung C&T Corporation's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 176.4 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 1 emissions for 2023 stood at about 100.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 75.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were significantly higher, totalling approximately 92.5 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at about 81.6 million kg CO2e. Looking at previous years, total emissions for Samsung C&T Corporation were approximately 185.9 million kg CO2e in 2021, comprising about 77.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 108.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions in 2021 were around 85.6 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services making up the majority at approximately 83.2 million kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 189.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 76.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 112.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 112.2 million kg CO2e. In 2017, the company reported total emissions of approximately 312.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 121.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 112.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 78.2 million kg CO2e. Samsung C&T Corporation has set a near-term target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 58% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline of 231,638 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. As of 2023, the company reported being on track to meet this target, having achieved 41.09% of the planned reduction. However, these reduction targets currently do not cover Scope 3 emissions.
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Samsung C&T Corporation’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
58% reduction in all scopes
As of 2024, Samsung C&T has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but n…
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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Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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