Samsung SDS Co Ltd
Samsung SDS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Samsung SDS 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 SDS has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 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 SDS's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung SDS amounted to 166,051 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 SDS increased by 35.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Samsung SDS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung SDS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung SDS were 6,252 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Samsung SDS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Samsung SDS's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 45.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung SDS's Scope 1 emissions increased by 37.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Samsung SDS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung SDS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 159,799 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 159,799 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Samsung SDS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung SDS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 35.07% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Samsung SDS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Samsung SDS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Samsung SDS'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 SDS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Samsung SDS reported 2,909,796 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 SDS includes a breakdown across 9 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 SDS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung SDS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Samsung SDS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,909,796 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.52% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.48% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Samsung SDS's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Samsung SDS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung SDS disclose?
In 2023, Samsung SDS reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Samsung SDS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Samsung SDS's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,663,923 tCO₂e (91.55%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 112,260 tCO₂e (3.86%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 60,857 tCO₂e (2.09%)
Samsung SDS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung SDS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Samsung SDS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,252 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,391 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Samsung SDS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Samsung SDS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Samsung SDS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.16 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Samsung SDS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Samsung SDS ranked 7 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Samsung SDS is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Samsung SDS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Samsung SDS reported a total carbon footprint of 3,075,847 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.15% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Samsung SDS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.2%. a