- Fluctuating KRW/USD exchange rates and rising cost of raw materials
- Low growth rates in the PC and TV industries
- Increasing environmental regulations both at home and abroad
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016-01 to 2017-12 reporting, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 59.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.1M tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 159.6K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.1M tCO2e/year
2016-01 to 2017-12
Water Usage
21.3M m3/year
2016-01 to 2017-12
Waste
117.7K tons/year
2016-01 to 2017-12
Energy Use
2.3M MWh/year
2016-01 to 2017-12
📊 Emissions by Scope (2016-01 to 2017-12)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 59.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 159.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) compared to sales from 16.2 tCO2e/KRW 100 million in 2014 to 15.1 tCO2e/KRW 100 million in 2025 (a reduction of 7%)
- Improved water recycling rate from 15.4% in 2015 to 12.5% in 2017
- Waste recycling rate above 73%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions (SCOPE 1 and SCOPE 2) compared to sales from 16.2 tCO2e/KRW 100 million in 2014 to 15.1 tCO2e/KRW 100 million in 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 90% process innovation rate by 2020
🔭 Long-term
- Establish a global top-level culture of safety by 2019
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Ethical ManagementSafe SitesProduct Stewardship