Employees at all production sites of Samsung Electronics are engaged in local environment protection activities, teaming up with NGOs and communities as part of the company’s commitment to social contribution.
Gwangneung Forest Conservation Campaigns
In June 2011, Samsung Electronics held a volunteer activity for Gwangneung Forest conservation in Korea National Arboretum which is located in biosphere reserves. These sites are recognized under UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) Program to promote sustainable development.
To conserve and develop plant resources, approximately 100 employees managed the harmful species in celebration of the 'international year of forests 2011'.
Spring Festival: Eco Classes for Children
In May 2011, environmental classes were held for children in Suwon Digital City's Festival. About 5000 of employees with their families enjoyed the classes which include activities such as calculating CO2 emissions, learning about ‘Green Homes' which include energy saving products and solar power systems.
From this event many children learned the importance of the environmental conservation and use of renewable energy for preventing climate change.
US "Solve for Tomorrow" program
Samsung Electronics North America Headquarters has launched "Solve for Tomorrow" program for junior and high school students across the United States from 2010.
With this program students suggest ideas on how science or mathematics can improve the environment and winners' ideas are posted online.
This environmental education program awards enthusiastic students and encourages critical thinking and relationship skills.
Samsung Mobile Take Back Program –
In School Education and Recycling Program
Samsung Mobile (U.S.) kicked off an in-school education and recycling program reaching an estimated seven million middle and high school students in approximately 9,500 schools across the U.S.
The eco-focused program educates teens about the importance and ease of mobile phone recycling. Students at Geneva High School in Geneva, OH received a VIP concert by pop/rock band Hey Monday as winners of the in-school education and recycling program.
Amazon Conservation partnership
Since November 2010, Samsung Electronics Da Amazonia has supported conservation of the Amazonian ecosystem and protection for the indigenous population. Samsung Electronics da Amazon signed a joint declaration for a partnership with FAS (Fundação Amazônia Sustentável) for reducing deforestation and promoting forest conservation in the State of Amazon.
Water for Life Campaigns (World Water Day)
Every year, Samsung Electronics Korea and Tianjin carry out stream clean-up activities in recognition of World Water Day. In 2010, we conducted the “Water for Life” campaign and company employees and local residents took part in the clean-up. We donated equipment to clean up and protect the ecosystem of a nearby stream, while each subsidiary set up bird nests in designated areas.
Biodiversity Programs with Local Communities
Our greening programs are designed to preserve biodiversity and boost environmental awareness in local communities. A representative endeavor is the “one mountain, one stream campaign” under which we carry out clean-up activities under sisterhood ties with schools in the vicinity of our production plants in Korea.
Green school for young people
Since 2001, the school has been hosting elementary school students for activities such as marsh and wetland exploration, visiting recycling centers and other activities that provide firsthand experience of the importance of the environment protection. This program is run in collaboration with the Green Family Movement Association in Korea.
