Samsung Electronics scores 28/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Samsung Electronics joint 628th of 809 companies scored, and joint 28th of 33 in Electronics / Hardware.
Samsung discloses emissions comprehensively but is failing to reduce them. Operational emissions rose 7.8% in 2024; total emissions including supply chain increased despite net-zero rhetoric. The company's 2050 net-zero target covers only 16% of emissions and lacks SBTi validation. Unvalidated targets, late Scope 3 disclosure, and planned massive semiconductor expansion undermine credibility.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Water Impact (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Targets & Commitments (2/10, 3/10).
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Where Samsung Electronics sits among electronics / hardware peers.
Among the 33 major electronics / hardware brands we've scored, Samsung Electronics is tied =28th of 33, with 1 other.
Score history begins 8 February 2026.
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Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational conglomerate headquartered in Suwon, manufacturing consumer electronics, semiconductors, and displays. Founded in 1969, it is one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers by revenue and employee count, with significant operational footprints across Asia, Europe, and North America.
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