Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Samsung Electronics's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Samsung Electronics 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 Electronics has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Samsung Electronics's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung Electronics amounted to 19,736,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung Electronics increased by 7.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Samsung Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung Electronics's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung Electronics were 4,725,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Samsung Electronics reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Samsung Electronics's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Electronics's Scope 1 emissions increased by 26.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Samsung Electronics's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung Electronics reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,164,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 15,011,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Samsung Electronics reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Electronics's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Samsung Electronics 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Samsung Electronics use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Samsung Electronics reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Samsung Electronics's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Samsung Electronics's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Samsung Electronics reported 105,612,000 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 2024 disclosure of Samsung Electronics includes a breakdown across 14 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.
Samsung Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung Electronics reported total Scope 3 emissions of 105,612,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 19.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Electronics's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Samsung Electronics 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung Electronics disclose?
In 2024, Samsung Electronics reported emissions for 14 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 Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Samsung Electronics's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 82,714,000 tCOâ‚‚e (78.32%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,827,000 tCOâ‚‚e (10.25%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 4,084,000 tCOâ‚‚e (3.87%)
Samsung Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung Electronics's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Samsung Electronics reported a total carbon footprint of 125,348,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.06% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Samsung Electronics's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.98%.