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Samsung C&T Corporation
Construction WorkSouth KoreaKRX: 028260
Last verified 1 month agosamsungcnt.com
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.
53
DitchCarbon score
+29 vs industry average
Samsung C&T Corporation’s score of 53 is higher than 70% 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
High
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.390
20182025
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Samsung C&T Corporation's reported carbon emissions
Samsung C&T Corporation, a South Korea-based construction company, reported its 2025 emissions with a market-based Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 146.4 million kg CO2e. This comprises about 89.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 57.3 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions. Their Scope 3 emissions for 2025 were approximately 38.9 million kg CO2e, with about 22.6 million kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and approximately 15.9 million kg CO2e from business travel.
Looking back, in 2024, Samsung C&T Corporation's market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 158.5 million kg CO2e, including about 91.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 67.0 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2. Their Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were approximately 56.1 million kg CO2e. For 2023, the company disclosed market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 176.4 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 100.6 million kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 at approximately 75.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 92.5 million kg CO2e.
Samsung C&T Corporation has set a near-term, absolute reduction target for its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1 and 2). The company aims to reduce these emissions by 58% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline of 231,638 metric tonnes of CO2e. As of 2023, Samsung C&T Corporation is on track to meet this target, having achieved 41.09% of the planned reduction. Currently, their reduction efforts do not cover Scope 3 value chain emissions.
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Samsung C&T Corporation’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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