Korea Power Exchange to Verify Samsung's Clean Energy Use at Chip Plants Amid Carbon Reduction Demands

The Korea Power Exchange signed an MOU with Samsung Electronics to verify clean energy usage at its domestic semiconductor plants. This is the first time a public institution will use power trading data to objectively confirm the share of carbon-free energy, including nuclear, solar, and wind, used by an export company. The move responds to tighter environmental standards from overseas big tech clients who require proof of clean energy in production processes. Samsung faces growing requests from customers for evidence of clean energy use as power demand surges for AI and data center operations. The Korea Power Exchange will leverage trading statistics by energy source to officially certify Samsung's records. The exchange plans to use this agreement as a foundation for a national-level clean energy certification system to support export competitiveness. This development is significant for carbon markets and supply chain decarbonization. It shows how public institutions can provide credible verification of corporate clean energy claims, which is critical as more companies face pressure to prove their emissions reductions. The approach could become a model for other countries looking to help industrial exporters meet global carbon accounting standards.