About Samsung

Energy Management

Samsung Electronics has adopted various measures such as high-efficiency facilities, energy management systems and training programs for employees to reduce energy consumption across all operations. We also plan to introduce an energy certification program for new facilities and buildings from 2010.

The company established a working group for energy management which meets every two months to share best practices for energy saving and management throughout all business divisions. These activities encourage facilities to set up highly energy efficient equipment and technologies; low-power vacuum pump technology, energy efficient water humidification systems, and energy efficient process optimization, etc.

We are also committed to enhancing employees' awareness through diverse training, promotions and incentive programs to facilitate energy saving activities at workplaces.

Energy Reduction Activities

Energy Management System Trial Project Certification (KSA4000)
The Samsung LCD division obtained the Korea Energy Management System certification in 2010. The objective of the certification is to implement quantified and systematized energy management processes. These are based on energy targets and reduction activities through analysis of energy use. Implementation of the system is designed to shift the focus of energy management from a limited number of departments to companywide actions.

New International Energy Management Standard (ISO 50001)
In July 2011, Samsung Electronics Gumi manufacturing plant acquired ISO 50001. This is an international standard for energy management systems with third party verification for manufacturing facilities. With ISO 50001, Samsung has adopted a voluntary framework for integrating energy efficiency into management practices.

Clean Energy

Samsung Electronics believes that low-carbon clean energy sources are critical for securing energy supplies and ensuring sustainable economic growth.

The company plans to invest 20 trillion KRW into green growth businesses, such as solar cell, LED, fuel cell, and geothermal power, with affiliates within Samsung Group by 2020. Also the company is participating in the Jeju Island Smart Grid Testbed project. This is led by the Korean government and aims to raise energy efficiency and implement green-energy infrastructure.

Samsung Electronics supports development of clean energy policies by participating in several initiatives. For example, the company contributes to reducing global GHG emissions and increasing clean energy sources by participating in WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development), KBCSD (Korea Business Council for Sustainable Development), EICC (Electronic Industry for Citizenship Coalition), and the Green Growth Committee run by Korean government.

Samsung Electronics currently purchases electricity from renewable energy sources in North America. In 2010, the amount of purchased renewable energy was 0.1% out of the total global electricity purchased.

The company plans to increase its portion of renewable energy in line with Korean government’s plans on renewable energy supply (the portion of renewables in total electricity generation in Korea is expected to reach 6.9% in 2020). This is because most of the company’s electricity consumption is due to the facilities located in Korea (88% of total global electricity consumption as of 2010). Samsung Electronics has decided to replace the lights at facilities and offices in Korea with energy efficient LED lights by 2017. We also plan to gradually adopt renewable energy systems such as photovoltaic systems and small hydrogen energy systems at our operational sites.