Samsung SDS Co Ltd
Samsung SDS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Samsung SDS's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung SDS amounted to 187,518 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 SDS increased by 13.64%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung SDS were 5,336 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 24.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung SDS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Samsung SDS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung SDS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 179,480 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 182,182 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Samsung SDS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung SDS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 14.23% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Samsung SDS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Samsung SDS reported 2,992,478 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 SDS includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Samsung SDS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung SDS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung SDS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,992,478 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, Samsung SDS reported emissions for 11 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 SDS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Samsung SDS's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,696,176 tCO₂e (90.1%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 195,662 tCO₂e (6.54%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 29,799 tCO₂e (1%)
Samsung SDS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung SDS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Samsung SDS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,336 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,424 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.57 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 2024, Samsung SDS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.06, 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 2024, Samsung SDS ranked 7 out of 22 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 2024, Samsung SDS reported a total carbon footprint of 3,179,996 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.42% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Samsung SDS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.73%.a