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Samsung E&A Co Ltd
Samsung E&A's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  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.  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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSamsung E&A amounted to55,819metric 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 E&Adecreased by 0.39%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung E&A were 29,609 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Samsung E&A reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung E&A's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Samsung E&A's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.39%, 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 2024, Samsung E&A reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,398 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 26,210 tCOâ‚‚e 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 17.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Samsung E&A's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 13.97% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Samsung E&A use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Samsung E&A reported 3,148,023 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Samsung E&A includes a breakdown across 10of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 11 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.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 2024, Samsung E&A reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,148,023 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 94.79%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.21%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 emissionshave increased by 1,445.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung E&A's Scope 3 emissions increased by 471.67%, 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 2024, Samsung E&A reported emissions for 10 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 2024, the largest contributors to Samsung E&A's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,952,935 tCOâ‚‚e(93.8%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 137,811 tCOâ‚‚e(4.38%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 22,248 tCOâ‚‚e(0.71%)
Samsung E&A's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung E&A’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Samsung E&A reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,609 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 6,792 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.36 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Samsung E&A reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.36 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.64, 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 2024, Samsung E&A ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Samsung E&A reported a total carbon footprint of 3,203,842 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 428.07% increase compared to 2023, 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 98.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.92%.a