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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
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Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., a subsidiary of the global technology leader Samsung Electronics, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across key regions including Asia and Europe. Founded in the late 20th century, the company has established itself as a pivotal player in the semiconductor industry, focusing on memory chips, system LSI, and foundry services. Renowned for its innovative products, Samsung Semiconductor offers cutting-edge solutions such as DRAM, NAND flash memory, and advanced logic chips, which are integral to a wide array of electronic devices. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving significant milestones in technology advancement. With a strong reputation for quality and performance, Samsung Semiconductor continues to shape the future of the semiconductor landscape.

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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 Semiconductor, Inc.'s score of 64 is higher than 78% 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 Semiconductor, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. is aligned with the broader sustainability goals set by its parent company. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has made significant strides in climate action, including participation in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), RE100, and Climate Action 100+ at a cascade level of 2. These initiatives reflect a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources. As part of its corporate family, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. benefits from the sustainability strategies and targets established by Samsung Electronics, which include ambitious goals for emissions reductions and climate resilience. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. have not been disclosed. In summary, while detailed emissions data for Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. is not available, the company is committed to sustainability through its affiliation with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., which actively engages in various climate initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints and promoting environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
2,221,000,000
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Scope 2
5,797,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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Scope 3
44,706,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Samsung Semiconductor, 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.

How Carbon Intensive is Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Semiconductor, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 136% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
78%
Purchased Goods and Services
10%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Capital Goods
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Investments
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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