Public Profile

Samyang

Samyang Corporation, headquartered in South Korea (KR), is a prominent player in the food and chemical industries. Founded in 1924, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leader in the production of instant noodles, seasonings, and various food products, alongside its chemical manufacturing operations. With a strong presence in Asia and expanding markets globally, Samyang is renowned for its innovative offerings, particularly its spicy instant noodles, which have garnered a dedicated following. The company’s commitment to quality and unique flavour profiles sets it apart in a competitive landscape. Samyang's notable achievements include its successful international expansion and recognition for excellence in food safety and quality standards. As a trusted brand, Samyang continues to shape culinary experiences while maintaining a robust market position in both the food and chemical sectors.

DitchCarbon Score

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Plastic production 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Samyang's score of 32 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Samyang's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Samyang reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,605,750 kg CO2e, comprising 143,307,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 117,277,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,864,625,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including direct and indirect emissions across their value chain. In previous years, Samyang's emissions were as follows: in 2021, they emitted about 12,342,210 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 59,820 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 12,282,390 kg CO2e), and in 2020, their total was approximately 5,762,520 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 10,850 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 5,751,670 kg CO2e). The data shows a trend of increasing emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which reflects the broader impact of their supply chain and product lifecycle. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges from Samyang. This lack of formal commitments may indicate an opportunity for the company to enhance its sustainability strategy and align with industry standards for climate action. As the company continues to grow, addressing these emissions will be crucial for meeting global climate goals and improving their environmental footprint.

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Scope 1
195,322,000
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Scope 2
109,322,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Samyang's primary industry is Plastics, basic, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Samyang 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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