Samsung Sds Sustainability Profile
Samsung SDS, a subsidiary of the renowned Samsung Group, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a leader in the IT services and solutions industry, focusing on areas such as cloud computing, data analytics, and enterprise mobility. With a commitment to innovation, Samsung SDS offers a range of unique products and services, including advanced security solutions and smart factory technologies. The company is recognised for its ability to integrate cutting-edge technology with business processes, enhancing operational efficiency for clients. Notably, Samsung SDS has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for digital transformation across various sectors.
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Samsung Sds's score of 59 is higher than 77% 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 Sds's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Samsung SDS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,177,295,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 179,480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 2,992,478,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 3,074,802,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 5,517,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 159,489,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,909,796,000 kg CO2e. Samsung SDS has committed to significant climate initiatives, including a phased implementation to replace its entire fleet of 156 business vehicles with zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2030. This initiative targets both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming for a substantial reduction in their carbon footprint. The company has not reported any Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, but it actively participates in climate-related disclosures through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Samsung SDS independently reports its emissions and climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,300,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 92,778,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Samsung Sds's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Samsung Sds's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 68% since 2020, 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 "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 90% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Samsung Sds'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 Sds 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.
