Samsung Securities Co Ltd

Common Name
Samsung Securities
Country
South Korea
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Capital Markets
Employees
557
Ticker
016360
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Samsung Securities Co., Ltd. is a prominent financial services company, providing a comprehensive range of brokerage, investment banking, and asset management services. As a core entity within the bro...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Samsung Securities’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Samsung Securities's Annual Report 2024
a. Samsung Securities's Annual Report 2024
b. Samsung Securities's Annual Report 2022
b. Samsung Securities's Annual Report 2022

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

2020202120222023202402505007501 ktCO2e-5%-4%+6%+38%
  • 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. a b

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 energy a

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

2020202120222023202406501.3 k1.95 k2.6 ktCO2e
  • 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

202020212022202320240750 k1.5 M2.25 M3 MtCO2e+9%+1146136%-14%-1%
  • 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. a b

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

Investments(Cat. 15)(100.0%)

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

5502002,00010,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)OSCCOOOrient SecuritiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 373 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,322Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MflatexDEGIROYear: 2023Scope 1: 608 tCO2eRevenue: $M 411Scope 1 Intensity: 1.48 tCO2e/$MKiwoom SecuritiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 520 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,447Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$MMeritz Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,886Scope 1 Intensity: 1.89 tCO2e/$MTP ICAP GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,442 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,790Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MMirae Asset SecuritiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 858 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,139Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MSSSouthwest SecuritiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 139 tCO2eRevenue: $M 286Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MCCChina Merchants SecuritiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 669 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,659Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MGuotai Junan InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 12 tCO2eRevenue: $M 412Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MGF SecuritiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,041 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,618Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MHuatai SecuritiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,432 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,783Scope 1 Intensity: 0.93 tCO2e/$MInteractive Brokers GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,788Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MShenwan Hongyuan GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,304Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MXPYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 222Scope 1 Intensity: 5.06 tCO2e/$MCCChina Galaxy SecuritiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 861 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,618Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MKorea Investment HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 129 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,051Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MBanco BTG PactualYear: 2024Scope 1: 67 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,108Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MInvestecYear: 2025Scope 1: 216 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,738Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MRobinhood MarketsYear: 2024Scope 1: 232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,952Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MChina International CapitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 85 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,229Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MJefferies Financial GroupYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,223 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,149Scope 1 Intensity: 0.59 tCO2e/$MNH Investment & SecuritiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 830 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,452Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MDaiwa Securities GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 926 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,553Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MSamsung SecuritiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,543Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$M

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 0.33 , 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 23 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

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