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
India Golden Peacock Awards (June 2011)
Samsung has been bestowed with Golden Peacock award for use of eco-friendly features in its Series 9 notebook. The bi-annual award which is given to companies who have excelled in areas of innovation, quality, training, governance, environment management and corporate social responsibility.
Green Star Certification Award (May 2011)
Samsung’s Bubble eco washing machine, Zipel refrigerator, kimchi refrigerator and air conditioner were selected as eco home appliances by Korea Management Association Registrations & Assessments Inc.
Korea Green Management Award (May 2011)
Samsung’s progress in developing TCO certified ICT products has been recognized by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy in Korea. Samsung's Series 9 Notebooks delivers superior brightness, which is essential for outdoor readability, while not compromising performance or environmental features.
TreeHugger's Best of Green Award (April 2011)
‘Restore’, Samsung's eco friendly mobile phone made from 84 percent recyclable materials, has been awarded the Best of Green Award in the Science and Technology category by the internet site ‘TreeHugger.com’.
China Energy Conservation Award (April 2011)
Samsung Electronics China has been recognized as an eco-friendly power saving company by China Energy Conservation Association. This is the second recognition in 2010. Samsung China has constantly promoted energy-saving activities that are taking place, and reduced pollutant emissions.
IF Material Award (February 2011)
Samsung’s net-book was awarded the If Material award, given by the International Forum of Design, Hanover. It was awarded for the use of Eco friendly materials and reduced use of dye.
Energy Star Partner of the Year Awards (February 2011)
Samsung Electronics has been named 2011 Energy Star Partner of the Year in the Product Manufacturing Category by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
By offering more than 900 Energy Star-qualified models across multiple product categories, Samsung was selected out of the 20,000 participating Energy Star organizations for its outstanding contributions in ongoing employee, retailer, and distributor training programs, as well as consumer education campaigns, recycling efforts, and labeling practices.
