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Samsung Sds

Samsung SDS, a subsidiary of the renowned Samsung Group, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a leader in the IT services and solutions industry, focusing on areas such as cloud computing, data analytics, and enterprise mobility. With a commitment to innovation, Samsung SDS offers a range of unique products and services, including advanced security solutions and smart factory technologies. The company is recognised for its ability to integrate cutting-edge technology with business processes, enhancing operational efficiency for clients. Notably, Samsung SDS has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for digital transformation across various sectors.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Samsung Sds's score of 45 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Samsung Sds's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Samsung SDS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,909,796,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 2,909,796,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6,252,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 159,799,000 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was around 166,046,000 kg CO2e. Samsung SDS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to replace its entire fleet of business vehicles (156 units) with zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2030. This initiative is part of a phased implementation strategy targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company is actively working towards achieving net-zero emissions, although specific reduction percentages have not been disclosed. In previous years, Samsung SDS reported emissions of approximately 3,154,520,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 3,409,452,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 5,890,563,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a focus on reducing its carbon footprint over time. The company continues to disclose emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
4,300,000
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Scope 2
92,778,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Samsung Sds's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Samsung Sds is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Samsung Sds is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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