@article{ART003215269},
author={Heejin Han},
title={The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea},
journal={Analyses & Alternatives},
issn={2508-822X},
year={2025},
volume={9},
number={2},
pages={179-204},
doi={10.22931/aanda.2025.9.2.007}
TY - JOUR
AU - Heejin Han
TI - The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea
JO - Analyses & Alternatives
PY - 2025
VL - 9
IS - 2
PB - Korea Consensus Institute
SP - 179
EP - 204
SN - 2508-822X
AB - As the adverse effects of climate change extend beyond states to various non-state actors worldwide, multinational corporations have begun adopting voluntary initiatives to mitigate climate risks and align with global climate governance. Among these, RE100 represents a leading voluntary campaign that encourages companies to commit to 100% renewable electricity procurement. While existing research on RE100 has predominantly focused on corporate motivations for participating in the initiative, the role of governments in facilitating or constraining its implementation remains underexplored. This case study addresses this gap by examining Samsung’s RE100 implementation within the policy and institutional context of South Korea. This study highlights how limited policy support and regulatory constraints from the Korean government have hindered the progress of Samsung’s domestic RE100 implementation, especially in contrast to its achievements in overseas operations. The case study demonstrates that even market-driven, voluntary climate initiatives require enabling institutional conditions, particularly in developmental states like South Korea, where governmental influence remains decisive.
KW - climate change;Korea;RE100;Samsung;voluntary climate initiative
DO - 10.22931/aanda.2025.9.2.007
ER -
Heejin Han. (2025). The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea. Analyses & Alternatives, 9(2), 179-204.
Heejin Han. 2025, "The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea", Analyses & Alternatives, vol.9, no.2 pp.179-204. Available from: doi:10.22931/aanda.2025.9.2.007
Heejin Han "The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea" Analyses & Alternatives 9.2 pp.179-204 (2025) : 179.
Heejin Han. The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea. 2025; 9(2), 179-204. Available from: doi:10.22931/aanda.2025.9.2.007
Heejin Han. "The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea" Analyses & Alternatives 9, no.2 (2025) : 179-204.doi: 10.22931/aanda.2025.9.2.007
Heejin Han. The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea. Analyses & Alternatives, 9(2), 179-204. doi: 10.22931/aanda.2025.9.2.007
Heejin Han. The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea. Analyses & Alternatives. 2025; 9(2) 179-204. doi: 10.22931/aanda.2025.9.2.007
Heejin Han. The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea. 2025; 9(2), 179-204. Available from: doi:10.22931/aanda.2025.9.2.007
Heejin Han. "The Role of Government in the Implementation of Corporate Voluntary Climate Initiatives: The Case of Samsung’s RE100 in Korea" Analyses & Alternatives 9, no.2 (2025) : 179-204.doi: 10.22931/aanda.2025.9.2.007
