Samsung SDI Co Ltd
Samsung SDI's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Samsung SDI's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung SDI amounted to 2,111,230 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung SDI decreased by 33.93%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung SDI were 272,196 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 47.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung SDI's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.42%, 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 2023, Samsung SDI reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,186,684 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,839,034 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Samsung SDI reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung SDI's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 37.73% in 2023, 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 2023, 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 2023, Samsung SDI reported 2,208,939 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 2023 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 2022, 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 2023, Samsung SDI reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,208,939 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 66.96% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 33.04% 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 98,469.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung SDI's Scope 3 emissions increased by 83.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung SDI disclose?
In 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Samsung SDI's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,029,887 tCO₂e (46.62%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 568,709 tCO₂e (25.75%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 225,015 tCO₂e (10.19%)
Samsung SDI's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung SDI's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Samsung SDI reported a total carbon footprint of 4,320,169 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.81% decrease compared to 2022, 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 51.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 42.57%. a