Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co Ltd

Common Name
Samsung Electro-Mechanics
Country
South Korea
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
11,792
Ticker
009150
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Samsung Group, is a prominent player in the electronics components sector. The company primarily focuses on the development and manufacture of ...

Samsung Electro-Mechanics's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics 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 Electro-Mechanics has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Sustainability Report 2025
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b. Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung Electro-Mechanics amounted to 1,493,659 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 Electro-Mechanics increased by 6.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e+16%+4%+43%+4%-10%-11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung Electro-Mechanics were 94,478 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Samsung Electro-Mechanics reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 42.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.27%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,248,056 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,399,181 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Samsung Electro-Mechanics reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Samsung Electro-Mechanics 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Samsung Electro-Mechanics use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics reported 647,654 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 Electro-Mechanics includes a breakdown across 13 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 Electro-Mechanics's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-37%-11%+26%+48%+107%+12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics reported total Scope 3 emissions of 647,654 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 64.74% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 35.26% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Samsung Electro-Mechanics reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 139.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.28%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung Electro-Mechanics disclose?

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics reported emissions for 13 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 Electro-Mechanics's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 302,191 tCO₂e (46.66%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 146,151 tCO₂e (22.57%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 53,605 tCO₂e (8.28%)

Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(22.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(46.7%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(8.3%)

Insights into Samsung Electro-Mechanics’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 94,478 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,015 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.47 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505005,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)KJIZKKKingboard Laminates HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 228,549 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,387Scope 1 Intensity: 95.73 tCO2e/$MUnimicron TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,522Scope 1 Intensity: 12.77 tCO2e/$MYageoYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,915 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,941Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MUniversal Scientific Industrial ShanghaiYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,265 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,554Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MLingyi iTech (Guangdong)Year: 2023Scope 1: 14,819 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,801Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MCVTEYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,835 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,838Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MJJJonhon Optronic TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,777 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,824Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MInnoluxYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,609Scope 1 Intensity: 11.95 tCO2e/$MIIIbidenYear: 2023Scope 1: 163,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,135Scope 1 Intensity: 52.00 tCO2e/$MPlexusYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,510 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,210Scope 1 Intensity: 2.02 tCO2e/$MFoxconn Interconnect TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,158 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,798Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MCowell e HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,091 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,220Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MTDKYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,892Scope 1 Intensity: 9.62 tCO2e/$MSolus Advanced MaterialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 336Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MSK IE TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 70,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 508Scope 1 Intensity: 138.24 tCO2e/$MTokyo Ohka KogyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,147Scope 1 Intensity: 12.35 tCO2e/$MUniversal DisplayYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 648Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MLuxshare Precision IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 81,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,830Scope 1 Intensity: 2.21 tCO2e/$MLG InnotekYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,387 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,125Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MZZZhen Ding Technology HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 78,987 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,935Scope 1 Intensity: 16.00 tCO2e/$MVentureYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,411 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,007Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MAlps AlpineYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,005Scope 1 Intensity: 2.08 tCO2e/$MHoly Stone EnterpriseYear: 2022Scope 1: 321 tCO2eRevenue: $M 490Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MAT&SYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,673Scope 1 Intensity: 19.73 tCO2e/$MSamsung Electro-MechanicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,015Scope 1 Intensity: 13.47 tCO2e/$M

How does Samsung Electro-Mechanics's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.47 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.05 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Samsung Electro-Mechanics rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Samsung Electro-Mechanics among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Samsung Electro-Mechanics's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Samsung Electro-Mechanics reported a total carbon footprint of 2,141,313 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.88% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Samsung Electro-Mechanics's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 65.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 30.25%. a

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