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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
US
updated 10 days ago

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a subsidiary of the global technology leader Samsung Electronics, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 1969, the company has significantly influenced the consumer electronics industry, with major operational regions across North America. Specialising in a diverse range of products, Samsung is renowned for its cutting-edge smartphones, innovative home appliances, and advanced display technologies. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones, including the launch of the Galaxy series and advancements in smart home technology. With a strong focus on research and development, Samsung Electronics America continues to set industry standards, making it a pivotal player in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Samsung Electronics America, Inc.'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.

64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.'s score of 64 is higher than 79% 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 Electronics America, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family that includes Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a current subsidiary, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. aligns its climate initiatives with those of its parent company. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and initiatives such as RE100 and CA100. These initiatives aim to transition to renewable energy and achieve net-zero emissions across its operations. While specific reduction targets and achievements for Samsung Electronics America, Inc. are not detailed, the overarching goals set by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working towards reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as addressing Scope 3 emissions through various strategies. In summary, while direct emissions data for Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is not available, the company is committed to climate initiatives and reduction strategies inherited from its parent company, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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Scope 1
2,221,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
5,797,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
00,000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
-
-
-
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.'s primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very 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. This request for Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 Electronics America, Inc. is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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