Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., commonly known as Samsung, is a global leader in the technology industry, headquartered in Suwon, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1969, the company has evolved into a powerhouse, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Samsung is renowned for its diverse range of products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor solutions. Its innovative approach, particularly in mobile technology with the Galaxy series, sets it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Samsung consistently ranks among the top electronics manufacturers worldwide, celebrated for its commitment to quality and cutting-edge technology. Key milestones, such as the launch of the first Galaxy smartphone in 2010, have solidified its reputation as a pioneer in the digital landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Samsung's score of 77 is higher than 99% 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's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Samsung's total carbon emissions reached approximately 122,500,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 4,725,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 10,164,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 14,889,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 105,612,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (approximately 82,714,000,000 kg CO2e). Samsung has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions for its Device eXperience (DX) Division by 2030 and across all global operations, including the Device Solutions (DS) Division, by 2050. This strategy was launched in 2022 and underscores their commitment to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions significantly. Additionally, Samsung plans to reduce its absolute GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. The company has also achieved a remarkable 93.4% renewable energy conversion in its DX Division as of the end of 2023, with a goal to switch all corporate vehicles to electric by 2027. These initiatives reflect Samsung's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,221,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,797,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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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 is participating in some 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.
