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.
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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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
What are Samsung E&A's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung E&A reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,412 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 22,998 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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.
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
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.
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 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 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
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 366,543 tCOâ‚‚e (66.56%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 131,121 tCOâ‚‚e (23.81%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 12,374 tCOâ‚‚e (2.25%)
Samsung E&A's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.