Samsung Securities Co Ltd
Samsung Securities's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Samsung Securities 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 Securities has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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 Securities's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Samsung Securities amounted to 3,414.323 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 Securities increased by 146.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Samsung Securities's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung Securities's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Samsung Securities were 865.839 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Samsung Securities reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung Securities's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 32.39%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Securities's Scope 1 emissions increased by 37.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Samsung Securities's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung Securities reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,315.104 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,548.484 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Samsung Securities reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Securities's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 237.55% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Samsung Securities use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Samsung Securities reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Samsung Securities'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 Securities's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Samsung Securities reported 2,508,032 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 Securities includes a breakdown across 5 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 Securities's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Samsung Securities's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Samsung Securities reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,508,032 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.02% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.98% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Samsung Securities reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Samsung Securities's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,059,930.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Samsung Securities's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Samsung Securities's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Samsung Securities disclose?
In 2024, Samsung Securities reported emissions for 5 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 Securities's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Samsung Securities's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 2,507,600 tCO₂e (99.98%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 249 tCO₂e (0.01%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 96 tCO₂e (0%)
Samsung Securities's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Samsung Securities’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Samsung Securities reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 865.839 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,543 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.56 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Samsung Securities's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Samsung Securities's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Samsung Securities reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.17, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Samsung Securities rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Samsung Securities ranked 17 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Samsung Securities is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Samsung Securities's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Samsung Securities reported a total carbon footprint of 2,511,446.323 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.81% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Samsung Securities's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.1%.a