Samsung E&A Co Ltd
Samsung E&A's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Samsung E&A 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 E&A has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | 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 E&A's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung E&A amounted to 56,040 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 E&A increased by 2.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Samsung E&A's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung E&A's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung E&A were 33,042 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Samsung E&A reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung E&A's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 19.47%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung E&A's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Samsung E&A's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung E&A reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,412 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 22,998 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Samsung E&A reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung E&A's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 27.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung E&A's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 16.29% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Samsung E&A use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Samsung E&A reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Samsung E&A's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Samsung E&A's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Samsung E&A reported 550,671 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 E&A includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Samsung E&A's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung E&A's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung E&A reported total Scope 3 emissions of 550,671 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 74.49% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 25.51% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Samsung E&A reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung E&A's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 170.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung E&A's Scope 3 emissions increased by 70.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung E&A disclose?
In 2023, Samsung E&A reported emissions for 11 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 E&A's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Samsung E&A's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 366,543 tCO₂e (66.56%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 131,121 tCO₂e (23.81%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 12,374 tCO₂e (2.25%)
Samsung E&A's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung E&A’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Samsung E&A reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,042 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,315 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Samsung E&A's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Samsung E&A's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Samsung E&A reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Samsung E&A rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Samsung E&A ranked 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Samsung E&A is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Samsung E&A's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Samsung E&A reported a total carbon footprint of 606,711 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 60.36% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Samsung E&A's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.45%. a