SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES, a prominent player in the global shipbuilding and offshore engineering sector, is headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1974, the company has established itself as a leader in constructing advanced vessels and offshore structures, including LNG carriers, drillships, and floating production storage and offloading units (FPSOs). With a strong presence in major operational regions such as Asia, Europe, and the Americas, SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES is renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the delivery of the world’s first ice-breaking LNG carrier. Its focus on sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in a competitive market, solidifying its position as a key contributor to the maritime and energy industries.
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SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES's score of 35 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2017, Samsung Heavy Industries, headquartered in South Korea (KR), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 417,835,000 kg CO2e, which includes 149,422,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 268,413,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030 and similarly targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Additionally, Samsung SDS, a subsidiary, is implementing a phased approach to replace its entire fleet of 156 business vehicles with zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2030. The company aims to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the middle of this decade, with specific targets set for 2025. These initiatives reflect Samsung Heavy Industries' commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.
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Scope 1 | 149,422,000 |
Scope 2 | 268,413,000 |
Scope 3 | - |
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SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES 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.