Samsung SDI Co Ltd
Samsung SDI's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Samsung SDI 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 SDI has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 SDI's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung SDI amounted to 1,858,481 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 SDI decreased by 11.97%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Samsung SDI's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung SDI's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung SDI were 282,108 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Samsung SDI reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung SDI's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 53.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung SDI's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Samsung SDI's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung SDI reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,009,866 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,576,373 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Samsung SDI reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung SDI's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 14.28% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Samsung SDI use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Samsung SDI reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Samsung SDI's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Samsung SDI's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Samsung SDI reported 2,051,175 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 SDI includes a breakdown across 12 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 SDI's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung SDI's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung SDI reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,051,175 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 65.57% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 34.43% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Samsung SDI reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung SDI's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 91,429.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung SDI's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Samsung SDI 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung SDI disclose?
In 2024, Samsung SDI reported emissions for 12 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 SDI's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Samsung SDI's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 911,604 tCO₂e (44.44%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 568,666 tCO₂e (27.72%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 220,980 tCO₂e (10.77%)
Samsung SDI's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung SDI’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Samsung SDI reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 282,108 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,307 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Samsung SDI's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Samsung SDI's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Samsung SDI reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 24.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.1 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Samsung SDI rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Samsung SDI ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Samsung SDI is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Samsung SDI's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Samsung SDI reported a total carbon footprint of 3,909,656 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.5% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Samsung SDI's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 52.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 40.32%. a