Samsung Electronics has received numerous awards for its environmental practices and eco-friendly products. Some of these recent awards are listed below:
Awards and recogniton
EISA Green TV Award (August 2009)
The European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) named the Samsung’s UE40B7000 LED television as winner of the European Green Television 2009-2010 award.
The Samsung LED TV was selected the best green TV based on outstanding environmental performance in energy, material safety, packaging and transportation efficiency as well as its performance and technology.
Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (September 2009)
Samsung Electronics was recognized as the first in Asia and 10th out of top 50 global companies listed in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) 2009 evaluated by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The CDP publishes the annual Global 500 Report which evaluates the constituent companies within the FTSE Global 500 Index on their climate change disclosure practices.
Wisconsin Award for Voluntary Recycling Achievement (September 2009)
Samsung created and sponsored the largest, single day collection event in the US in 2009, generating nearly 1 million lbs of e-waste. Recognition was given to Samsung by Senator Miller, and Dane County Executive Director Kathleen Faulk.
Dow Jones Sustainability Index(September 2009)
Samsung Electronics ranked #1 on TV Companies Score Card for 2009. The Electronics TakeBack Coalition (ETBC) is a coalition of NGOs to promote green design and responsible recycling in the electronics industry
Recognition for E-Waste Recycling - Lucerne County, PA (June 2009)
Samsung was awarded recognition by Lucerne County Officials for sponsoring the largest rural collection event in the US, collecting more than 500,000 lbs of e-waste during the weekend event.
ETBC Recycling Score Card (June 2009)
Samsung Electronics ranked first on the TV Companies Score Card for 2009. The Electronics TakeBack Coalition (ETBC) is a coalition of NGOs to promote green design and responsible recycling in the electronics industry.
The 1st LOHAS Awards Korea (April 2009)
The Korea LOHAS association awarded Samsung’s LED TV lineup for the grand prize and Hauzen Bubble washing machine for the best prize in the living category.
Energy Star Excellence Award (March 2009)
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Samsung Electronics the Energy Star Excellence Award for significantly expanding its offerings of Energy Star qualified products for 2009.
CES Eco-design Innovation Award (January 2009)
The CES awarded Samsung’s LED TV (LN46B6000) and Washing Machine (WF448) its CES Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology Innovations Award.
Greenpeace Green Electronics Survey (December 2008)
Greenpeace selected Samsung’s SGH-F268 as the best green mobile phone of the year in its Green Electronics Survey for 2008.
