green development history
SAMSUNG Electronics wants to develop and supply Eco-Products that will have a minimally damaging effect on the globe. To this end, we will conduct both qualitative and quantitative evaluations concerning all product-related processes including raw material acquisition/ processing, production, distribution, use and disposal.
First of all, GPS will be employed for raw material acquisition/processing. This should help eliminate RoHS-banned toxic substances and thus build an environmentally friendly supply network.
Second, production procedures will be streamlined and improved through "clean" technologies to minimize the use of raw materials. The outcome will be the establishment of a clean production system. Furthermore, SAMSUNG Electronics will operate a system capable of minimizing the generation of pollutants.
Third, SAMSUNG Electronics will try to refine product designs to strengthen the energy-saving capability of products.
Fourth, the majority of the designing process will be devoted to studying environmental impact associated with disposal. Specifically, the focus of development will be to eliminate the cause of pollution by maximizing recyclability/reusability.
Last, a database will be created based on product-related environmental information deemed necessary for developing and supplying Eco-Products. The DB will be disclosed in the future.
| From 1998 | Began a basic research for developing the green semiconductor. |
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| Feb.2000 | Set up the Lead-free Product TFT team responsible for removing lead from packages and modules and strengthened the development effort. |
| Oct.2000 | Set up the Green Product TFT team charged with eliminating lead and halogenated compounds. |
| May 2001 | Developed the 1st SAMSUNG green semiconductor. |
| From May 2001 |
A TFT team has been overseeing a device solution network (DSN) for mass-producing eco-products or expanding product lines. In addition, SAMSUNG Electronics has been improving production techniques. |
| From 2003 | Lead-free production system is adopted for all products |
| From 2004 | RoHS compliant product development system is adopted for all products |
