Waste Management
Samsung Electronics is fully committed to minimizing any negative impacts on the communities in which it operates by implementing integrated waste prevention strategies across all our production and service activities.
All of Samsung Electronic’s business operations in Korea enforce rigorous standards in treatment of waste. We are also committed to minimise the generation of waste materials and recycle resources where possible. We audit waste treatment companies on a regular basis to monitor their activities and encourage our workforce as well as suppliers to recycle. Our goal is to establish a resource recycling system and shape Samsung Electronics into a company with “zero emission of waste”.
Parts Reuse Center's Delivery System
Samsung Electronics’ Giheung, Hwaseong Campus Parts Reuse Center dismantles electronic products that are deemed at the end of life by R&D and manufacturing departments. Following this, reusable parts are recovered and stored for reuse. This reduces the need to purchase new parts, thereby improving resource efficiency.
Water Management
In accordance with ISO14001, we measure and report on water. Through this, we are able to manage risks and water resources management plans. Our global plants monitor water quality and quantity and strive to minimize the use of valuable resource. Our target is to reduce total water consumption relative to revenue of all plants in Korea by 5% from the 2008 levels by 2012. Water management is discussed by the Eco Operation Council under the Green Management Committee which is led by the CEO of Samsung Electronics.
Water and our stakeholders
Samsung Electronics is working closely with central government, local governments and water suppliers to protect and maintain water supplies. Based on ISO14001, we regularly analyze potential water-related risks arising from Samsung plants.
Water Reuse
To realize a green workplace, we have been operating an organic wastewater recycling facility since November 2010 after developing and testing technology to recycle wastewater. The facility uses the MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) method to treat wastewater for reuse. We plan to steadily expand such facilities to increase water reuse on our premises
Air and Water Pollution Management
Samsung Electronics production plants in Korea have strict internal standards and are kept within 50% of the legally permitted levels. Discharged pollutants are subject to regular analysis to identify potential problems and take necessary corrective action.
