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SAMSUNG DISPLAY

SAMSUNG DISPLAY, a subsidiary of the renowned Samsung Electronics, is headquartered in Suwon, South Korea (KR). Established in 1970, the company has become a leader in the display industry, specialising in advanced display technologies such as OLED and LCD panels. With significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, SAMSUNG DISPLAY has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation. The company is known for its cutting-edge products, including high-resolution displays for smartphones, televisions, and monitors, which are distinguished by their vibrant colours and energy efficiency. SAMSUNG DISPLAY has achieved a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to the development of flexible and transparent display technologies. With numerous patents and awards, the company continues to shape the future of visual technology.

DitchCarbon Score

How does SAMSUNG DISPLAY'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.

38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

SAMSUNG DISPLAY's score of 38 is higher than 98% 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 DISPLAY's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SAMSUNG DISPLAY reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,928,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,284,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,442,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 4,928,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 4,095,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,308,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 2,787,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on managing and reducing their carbon footprint. SAMSUNG DISPLAY has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change and improving sustainability practices within the display industry.

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Scope 1
1,265,000,000
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Scope 2
3,807,000,000
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Scope 3
4,632,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SAMSUNG DISPLAY's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. SAMSUNG DISPLAY is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

SAMSUNG DISPLAY is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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