Samsung Card Co Ltd
Samsung Card's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Samsung Card 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 Card has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Samsung Card's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung Card amounted to 1,290 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 Card decreased by 20.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Samsung Card's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung Card's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung Card were 197 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Samsung Card reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Samsung Card's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 45.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung Card's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Samsung Card's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung Card reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,093 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Samsung Card reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Samsung Card's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 30.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung Card's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 19.87% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Samsung Card use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Samsung Card reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Samsung Card's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Samsung Card's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Samsung Card reported 102,191 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 Card includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 3 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Samsung Card's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung Card's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung Card reported total Scope 3 emissions of 102,191 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 6% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Samsung Card reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Samsung Card's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10,139.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung Card's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Samsung Card 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung Card disclose?
In 2023, Samsung Card reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Samsung Card's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Samsung Card's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 44,222 tCOâ‚‚e (43.41%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 38,452 tCOâ‚‚e (37.75%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 13,042 tCOâ‚‚e (12.8%)
Samsung Card's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung Card's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Samsung Card reported a total carbon footprint of 103,481 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.88% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Samsung Card's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.06%.