Our Commitment
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We’re committed to making sustainable business decisions
for the betterment of society, global health, and the planetSamsung Biologics is pursuing its mission to create a better world with high-quality biopharmaceuticals through a global logistics supply chain and comprehensive social responsibilities, while building a basis for sustainability. As a response to climate change, Samsung Biologics will expand its eco-friendly investment in the production facilities and energy reduction in the business sites, while also engaging in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Moreover, we will grow with the local community through various social contribution activities such as supporting the most vulnerable members of our local community, and fulfilling social environmental responsibilities by participating in the Korea National Institute for Bioprocessing Research & Training (K-NIBRT) to establish the Shared Growth Management. -
Samsung Biologics was awarded the 2022 Terra Carta Seal, which recognizes global companies driving innovation and action towards the creation of genuinely sustainable markets.
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PSCI Supplier Partner
- Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI)
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July 2024, The First Supplier Signatory of CDMO industry
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sustainable markets initiative
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Member of Sustainable Markets
Initiative
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Supply Chains Working Group championed by John Rim, CEO of Samsung Biologics
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Member of Sustainable Markets
Initiative
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WE SUPPORT
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Joined the UNGC (United
Nations Global Compact)
(Jun, 2023)
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Joined the UNGC (United
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
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United Nations SDGs
(Sustainable Development Goals) Supporter
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United Nations SDGs
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SABA
- Joined the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance
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Helping reduce emissions through investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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EcoVadis
- Awarded the Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis
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CDP
- Received A- rating in 2023 & “Honors Award” in carbon management sector by CDP awards
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KCGS 한국기업지배구조원
- 2024 Grade A in ESG integrated evaluation
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- - Environmental A
- - Social A+
- - Governance A
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Member of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Powered by the S&P Global CSA
- Listed by the DJSI World, Asia Pacific, & Korea Indices for 4 consecutive years
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TCFD
- Declaration in support of the TCFD (Jul, 2022) & First TCFD Report published (Dec, 2022)
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sustainable markets initiative
- First Korean company to receive the Terra Carta Seal
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ISO
- Obtained global ISO certifications
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- - ISO 50001 (Energy Management)
- - ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management)
- - ISO 14001 (Effective Environmental Management)
Sustainable Supply Chain
therefore, we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and our products.
- Supplier decarbonization standards
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Aiming to achieve net zero for its business sites as well as the overall supply chain by 2050, Samsung Biologics has established and is implementing a detailed roadmap. We are approaching the reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions through three main strategies: reduce, replace, and purchase renewable energy. For reducing Scope 3 emissions, we provide tailored support for each supplier.
Samsung Biologics Carbon Footprint(2023)
- Upstream
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66.87% (500,265tCO2eq)
Purchased goods and services :55.61%
Capital goods : 7.21%
Others : 4.05%
- Fuel and energy-related activities: 0.92% - Upstream transportation and distribution: 2.52% - Waste generated in operations: 0.20% - Business travel: 0.14% - Employee commuting: 0.27%
- Site
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29.36% (219,698tCO2eq)
Direct emissions (Scope 1): 9.25%
69,262tCO2eq
Indirect emissions (Scope 2): 20.11%
150,436tCO2eq
- Downstream
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3.77% (28,214tCO2eq)
Downstream transportation and distribution: 0.78%
Processing of sold products: 2.99%
Disposal of sold products: 0.0002%
To contribute to global net zero and minimize risks while maximizing opportunities based on climate change risk and opportunity analysis results, Samsung Biologics established net-zero goals by referring to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) methodology and are implementing detailed strategies and roadmaps.
To reach net zero by 2050 or earlier, we expect our partners to:- Set Net Zero targets
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- · Set Net Zero targets aligned with the 1.5 °C pathway (2050 or earlier).
- · Join climate initiatives such as SBTi and verify the targets.
- Assess & disclose GHG emissions
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- · Calculate Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
- · Improve the accuracy through Life Cycle Assessments.
- · Disclose emissions and the status of climate change response via CDP or other global platforms.
- Participate in an annual survey
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- · Participate in our survey to share annual emissions reduction performance.
- · Set standards for calculating the share of emissions related to Samsung Biologics (product-level LCA, etc.).
- Evaluating supplier sustainability
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- Evaluation
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We will continue to monitor the status of the supply chain’s climate change response through an Annual Survey and provide consultation opportunities to fulfill requirements and improve response levels.
We also invite our suppliers to allow us to conduct assessments and evaluations to increase our supply chain transparency and actively encourage participation in identifying areas of improvement.
- Benefits
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Through our evaluation and assessment program, Samsung Biologics will offer more opportunities and benefits in new process development and supply chain selection to suppliers who actively engage in climate change response activities.
To fully integrate sustainability into our value chain, our suppliers’ participation is vital and will serve as an opportunity to further reinforce our connection with clients to build a healthier future for all.
Marketing Practices
Samsung Biologics respects its clients’ right to choose, and the company provides clear information on the characteristics, features and functions of all services so that its customers can make sound and informed decisions. It is aware of the importance of ethical marketing in fulfilling social responsibility, and it strives to comply with the ethical, medical and scientific standards and relevant laws and regulations in its activities and materials for promoting its services and products.
Samsung Biologics strives to clearly communicate the description/specification of its services and products. It refrains from overstatements or omissions of critical information regarding a product's ingredient, material, content, specification or efficacy that may mislead consumers. It also complies with the standard of conduct along with experts of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry, patients and suppliers.