As of 2025, Samsung Heavy Industries has disclosed 6 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 6 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Samsung Heavy Industries's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 9%a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -23%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -30%a | 2035 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -43%a | 2040 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -61%a | 2045 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Total Upstream (Cat. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11), Scope 3 - End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12), Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -95%a | 2050 |
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As of 2025, Samsung Heavy Industries has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
As of 2025, Samsung Heavy Industries has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Samsung Heavy Industries's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 61.36% by 2045, compared to a baseline of 440,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.a
Instead of reducing operational emissions, Samsung Heavy Industries has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2020 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.a
As of 2025, Samsung Heavy Industries has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Samsung Heavy Industries's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 95% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 77,405,200 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2024.a