Samsung Sdi
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., a leading player in the energy and materials industry, is headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development of advanced battery technologies and display materials, catering to a diverse range of sectors including electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer electronics. With a strong presence in major operational regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia, Samsung SDI is renowned for its innovative lithium-ion batteries, which are distinguished by their high energy density and safety features. The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major automotive manufacturers and advancements in solid-state battery technology. As a result, Samsung SDI holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge research in energy solutions.
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Samsung Sdi's score of 35 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Samsung Sdi's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Samsung SDI reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,660,732,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 242,116,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,410,616,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, amounted to approximately 1,203,935,000 kg CO2e. In South Korea, Samsung SDI's emissions for 2022 included 84,990,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 497,513,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in transparency regarding its sustainability efforts. Overall, Samsung SDI's emissions data highlights the significant environmental impact of its operations, particularly in the context of its global footprint. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in addressing climate change.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 99,847,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 648,080,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 747,926,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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 Sdi 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.
