- Increased GHG emissions driven by significant business growth
- Increased waste emission intensity due to increased total production and doubled operational capacity at Miryang Plant
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate change
- Growing stakeholder demands for climate change information disclosure
- Damage to business sites resulting from climate change
Samyang Foods
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Samyang Foods disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 64.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 44.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 19.6K 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
64.2K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
2.3% (based on 2023 data)
of total energy
Water Usage
402.7K tons/year
2023
Waste
13.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.4K TJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 44.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Water usage intensity 34.0% reduction
- Waste recycling rate reaching 92.6%
- GHGs intensity 17.3% reduction
- Energy consumption intensity 14.2% reduction
- Solar power system at Miryang Plant (351,391kWh)
- 4 key products LCA completion (achieving low carbon certification for Corn Snack)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste emission intensity by 5%
- Achieve a 5% annual reduction in water usage
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 35% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 compared to 2023 levels
- Achieve a recycling rate of 100% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionEco-friendly ProductsCustomer Health and NutritionProduct Safety and Quality AssuranceResponsible Business Conduct