Samsung Card Co Ltd
Samsung Card's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Samsung Card's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung Card amounted to 3,284 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung Card increased by 15.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Samsung Card's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung Card's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung Card were 311 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Samsung Card reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Samsung Card's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Samsung Card's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Card's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Samsung Card's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung Card reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,864 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,973 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Samsung Card reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Card's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 17% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Samsung Card use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Samsung Card reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Samsung Card's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Samsung Card's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Samsung Card reported 105,328 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 2024 disclosure of Samsung Card includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Samsung Card's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung Card's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung Card reported total Scope 3 emissions of 105,328 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 7.1% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 92.9% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Samsung Card reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Samsung Card's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10,496.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung Card disclose?
In 2024, Samsung Card reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Samsung Card's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 44,214 tCO₂e (41.98%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 33,897 tCO₂e (32.18%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 19,702 tCO₂e (18.71%)
Samsung Card's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung Card’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Samsung Card reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 311 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,911 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.16 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Samsung Card's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Samsung Card's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Samsung Card reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.5, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Samsung Card rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Samsung Card ranked 8 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Samsung Card is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Samsung Card's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Samsung Card reported a total carbon footprint of 108,612 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.41% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Samsung Card's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.74%.a