- Disruptions in the supply/demand of key raw materials
- Supply chain risk associated with the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) of the US
- Demand for increasing recycled content for battery production
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 242.1K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.4M tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.2M tCO2e. 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
1.7M tCO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
9.3%
of total energy
Water Usage
9.6M tons
2022
Waste
175.1K tons
2022
Energy Use
32.8K TJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 242.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.7M tCO2e |
| 2018 | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2009 | 778.5K tCO2e |
| 2007 | 1.1M t-CO2e/year |
| 2002 | 433.5K tons CO2e (including indirect emissions) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Joined RE100 and publicly committed to eco-friendly management
- Calculated Scope 3 emissions
- Achieved Carbon Trust carbon footprint certifications
- Expanded batteries closed-loop system to Malaysia/Hungary
- Achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) Platinum certifications
- Reduced direct GHG emissions by lowering LNG use and purchasing renewable energy certificates
- Increased water reuse rate
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce direct GHG emissions
- Increase renewable energy use to 26% by 2023 and 68% by 2025
- Increase use of recycled metals to 4% by 2023 and 12% by 2025
- Increase water reuse rate to 26.2% by 2023 and 31.7% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 76% renewable energy by 2030
- Achieve 22% recycled metal use by 2030
- Achieve 45.4% water reuse rate by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- 100% renewable energy by 2050
- 80% water reuse rate by 2050
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Infinite SafetyMove to Net-ZeroPartnership with Value-Chain Partners and CommunityAccountability in Value-ChainCredibility in Corporate GovernanceTransparency in Stakeholder Engagement