Samsung C&T Corp
Samsung C&T's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Samsung C&T completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Samsung C&T has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Samsung C&T's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung C&T amounted to 203,167 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung C&T increased by 9.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Samsung C&T's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung C&T's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung C&T were 100,589 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Samsung C&T reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung C&T's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 30.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung C&T's Scope 1 emissions increased by 17.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Samsung C&T's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 75,854 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 102,578 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Samsung C&T reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung C&T's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Samsung C&T 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung C&T's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Samsung C&T 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Samsung C&T use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Samsung C&T's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Samsung C&T's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported 92,515 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Samsung C&T includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Samsung C&T's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung C&T's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported total Scope 3 emissions of 92,515 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Samsung C&T reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung C&T's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung C&T's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung C&T disclose?
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Samsung C&T's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Samsung C&T's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 81,562 tCOâ‚‚e (88.16%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,543 tCOâ‚‚e (11.4%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 410 tCOâ‚‚e (0.44%)
Samsung C&T's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung C&T's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported a total carbon footprint of 295,682 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.57% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Samsung C&T's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 34.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 34.02%.