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SC&T Office Spotlight: Sydney

Samsung C&T Global PR Manager

Samsung C&T Australia is actively advancing its trading and renewable energy businesses, with significant progress on the Dunmore Solar Project. Through strong camaraderie and strategic opportunities, the Sydney branch and SREA are set on becoming a major player in Australia, reflecting Samsung C&T’s vision for impactful growth around the world.

A woman smiles while sitting in the passenger's seat of a large green truck that is designed for spreading fertilizer on farmland.
Visiting a farm to see fertilizer being used
The sun rises over a lake creating a vivid gradient in the sky, in the foreground is a patch of grass.
A morning in Nanango, Queensland, while searching for a solar site

Welcome to Samsung C&T Australia, home to our Sydney branch and the SREA (Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia) subsidiary. The Sydney branch focuses on trading and sales in fertilizers, chemicals, and steel while exploring future opportunities in hydrogen. Meanwhile, SREA is dedicated to solar energy development across Australia. Learn more about how they embrace the dynamic, diverse work environment and are driven by opportunity and possibility.

An infographic style fact sheet about Samsung C&T's branch in Sydney, Australia. The background image depicts the Sydney Opera House but has been darkened with a darker layer to make the infographic stand out. At the top of the infographic, there is a white illustrated map of the world with a line pointing to Sydney, Australia, labelled as such with a caption and picture of the Australian flag. Beneath the map is information about the Sydney branch, including that it opened in 2011, and that the focus of the branch is steel, fertilizer, chemicals, and renewable energy. On the right side of this is a list of facts about Australia: the capital city is Canberra, it has an area of 7.69 million square kilometres, a population of 26.82 million people, a breakdown of its religious makeup, the national language is English and there are more than 100 indigenous languages, and the climate in the south is temperate, tropical in the north and west, and arid inland.

The Dynamic Sydney Branch

The Samsung C&T Sydney branch brings a unique mix of adaptability and dedication to their work, from the bustling streets of Sydney to the vast Australian outdoors. SREA focuses on developing solar projects and connecting them to Australia’s National Electricity Market. Meanwhile, the fertilizer trading business builds strong partnerships with customers in Oceania.

A graphic image titled "Capturing the essence of Samsung C&T's Sydney Branch and SREA", with eight speech bubbles in different shades of blue each with a word describing the branch. Words include: positive, dynamic, determined, cozy, possibility, can do, friendly, enthusiastic.

The Sydney branch is made up of passionate people. On a given day, the SREA team can be seen scouting solar farm sites at dawn in Nanango, Queensland, or building relationships with global suppliers. Each project undertaken by the Sydney branch represents a step towards achieving Samsung C&T’s vision for a more responsible and innovative future.

Members of the Samsung C&T branch in Sydney

Building Camaraderie and Success

A strong office culture, rooted in professional drive and personal connection, fuels success at the Sydney branch. As Head of the Samsung C&T Sydney branch and SREA, Brandon Sungmin Park describes the journey as transformative since joining in 2021. “When I joined, the team was just three people. But with our growing business opportunities, we’ve expanded to fourteen.” This growth journey has inspired a culture of camaraderie—exemplified by team activities like their annual Yutnori tournament, a traditional board game played during Korea’s mid-autumn harvest festival (Chuseok). This celebration brings everyone together, helping them stay connected and motivated as a team.

Park’s leadership approach has some unique touches, such as playing the song “Go Aussie Go” after successful deals and carefully curating a welcoming office atmosphere. In the newly renovated space, elements like the Insight Lounge—a relaxed area for collaboration—foster a sense of belonging while keeping everyone focused on common goals.

An image of the entry to the Samsung C&T Sydney branch office with grey carpeted flooring, grey arm chairs, several indoor plants, and a side table at the front door with photo frames with images of team member's pets from the office.
The entrance to the Samsung C&T Sydney branch
Eleven framed photos hang on a wall at the Samsung C&T Sydney branch office; the images consist of Korean and Australian landmarks and images with partners during milestone projects.
Images of Korea and Australia hang on the walls of Samsung C&T’s Sydney branch
A close up of images of staff members' pets at Samsung C&T's Sydney branch. The images consist of dogs and cats in gold and silver frames that have a vintage feel to them. Each image is labelled with the animal's name and its owner.
Photos of team members' pets
Eleven team members stand together in an office meeting room to take a photo after playing a traditional Korean game to celebrate the harvest festival season.
Staff in Samsung C&T’s Sydney branch enjoying Chuseok celebrations this year
An image of the "Insight Lounge" at Samsung C&T's Sydney branch; the lounge consists of a grey sofa with a coffee table, a TV that hangs on the wall, and a kitchen with coffee available.
The Insight Lounge

Pushing Forward with Solar Power and Beyond

The Sydney branch’s efforts have already led to milestones in the Australian market. This year, SREA’s Dunmore Project, a solar development initiative, successfully secured critical development approvals. The team is excited to see their work making a tangible impact in the renewable energy field.

Beyond solar energy, this August, the Sydney branch finalized a deal to export phosphate to Asian regions including India, leveraging regional resources and market demand. As Park notes, “Australia has abundant resources, but unlocking their potential requires dedication and toil—a value the entire team embodies.”

Phosphate awaiting shipment to India at the Port of Townsville

Looking Ahead: Ambitious Goals for a Growing Market

As they look to the future, the Samsung C&T Sydney branch and SREA have set their sights on expanding both fertilizer trading and solar development, including diversifying product offerings and enhancing their role in renewable energy. The Sydney branch and SREA are poised to drive Samsung C&T’s growth in Australia and will continue to embrace challenges by seizing opportunities in Australia, including the upcoming 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

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