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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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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). a
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. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a b
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. a
What are Samsung C&T's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 75,854 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 102,578 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
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. a b
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. a
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. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
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. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
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. a b
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. a b
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. a
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: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 81,562 tCO₂e (88.16%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,543 tCO₂e (11.4%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 410 tCO₂e (0.44%)
Samsung C&T's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung C&T’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,589 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 32,787 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Samsung C&T's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Samsung C&T's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.92 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Samsung C&T rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Samsung C&T ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Samsung C&T is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a b
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%. a