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Diversity,
Equity, and
Inclusion

Diverse talent and a culture of inclusiveness drive
innovation and growth.

We at Samsung Electronics want all colleagues to feel a sense of belonging
and to be able to realize their full potential and equally seize opportunities.

Policy and Status

Be Yourself,
We Build a Better Tomorrow

To shape a better tomorrow for our customers, partners and local communities,
Samsung Electronics ensure that all of our employees are given equal opportunities

Women at Samsung

We are continuing our efforts to empower all our female employees as they demonstrate
outstanding competencies in various fields as next-generation leaders.

We are continuing our efforts to empower all our female employees as they demonstrate outstanding competencies in various fields as next-generation leaders.

Percentage of women by job function: 2014 - Product Development: 16.7% Sale and marketing: 30.5%, 2019 - Product Development: 17.5% Sale and marketing: 31.2%, 2024 - Product Development: 19.7% Sale and marketing: 35.2%, Percentage of women in leadership: 2014 - Executive: 4.2% Manager: 12.4%, 2019 - Executive: 6.5% Manager: 14.7%, 2024 - Executive: 7.4% Manager: 18.2% Percentage of women by job function: 2014 - Product Development: 16.7% Sale and marketing: 30.5%, 2019 - Product Development: 17.5% Sale and marketing: 31.2%, 2024 - Product Development: 19.7% Sale and marketing: 35.2%, Percentage of women in leadership: 2014 - Executive: 4.2% Manager: 12.4%, 2019 - Executive: 6.5% Manager: 14.7%, 2024 - Executive: 7.4% Manager: 18.2%

Inclusiveness of Organizational Culture

The 2024 SCI survey results* showed that 90% of our global employees felt that their team members value one another's diverse perspectives.

* Percentage of respondents who gave positive answers in the global employment survey results

Samsung Culture Index Results of DEI Satisfaction Survey Q : In this company, I am treated fairly regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, military status, disabilities, religion and national origin. - 2023 88%, 2024 86% / Q : My team members value diverse perspectives. - 2023 90%, 2024 90% / Q : My manager encourages open discussions and dialogue with me. - 2023 87%, 2024 86% Samsung Culture Index Results of DEI Satisfaction Survey Q : In this company, I am treated fairly regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, military status, disabilities, religion and national origin. - 2023 88%, 2024 86% / Q : My team members value diverse perspectives. - 2023 90%, 2024 90% / Q : My manager encourages open discussions and dialogue with me. - 2023 87%, 2024 86%

Employee Resource Groups

Embracing Diversity, Building Communities Together

Employees voluntarily form Employee Resource Groups(ERGs) under the themes of women, persons with disabilities, inter-generation, race, veterans and more. ERGs serve as a platform for networking, mentoring, volunteer work and employee education.
Approximately 6,600 employees are participating in 43 ERG meetings in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Southwest Asia, Africa, and South Korea.

Three images showing Samsung Electronics’ Employee Resource Group (ERG) activities related to diversity and inclusion. From left to right: ① a poster celebrating Pride Month 2024, ② an event poster for a lecture on the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace, and ③ employees dressed in traditional sarees posing in front of a photo zone for International Women's Day. Three images showing Samsung Electronics’ Employee Resource Group (ERG) activities related to diversity and inclusion. From left to right: ① a poster celebrating Pride Month 2024, ② an event poster for a lecture on the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace, and ③ employees dressed in traditional sarees posing in front of a photo zone for International Women's Day.
WISE (Women in Samsung Electronics), Women in Technology, Great Women in Samsung, Women @ Samsung, Black Professionals @ Samsung, Unidos at Samsung Electronics America, Hispanic Employee Resource Group, Samsung Electronics International Employees, PRIDE Employee Resource Group, True Ability, Working Parents, Samsung Leaders of Tomorrow, Veterans Community at Samsung Electronics America, and DEI by DEI WISE (Women in Samsung Electronics), Women in Technology, Great Women in Samsung, Women @ Samsung, Black Professionals @ Samsung, Unidos at Samsung Electronics America, Hispanic Employee Resource Group, Samsung Electronics International Employees, PRIDE Employee Resource Group, True Ability, Working Parents, Samsung Leaders of Tomorrow, Veterans Community at Samsung Electronics America, and DEI by DEI

ERG Objectives

Initiatives

Building an inclusive culture across regions

  • DEI Council Operations
    In August 2023, DX Division at Samsung Electronics launched the DEI Council,
    comprising executives from the People Team. The council, which is composed of the
    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion subcommittees, addresses the company’s diversity status
    and improvement goals and deliberates major issues related to DEI.
    A virtual meeting taking place at the DEI Council.
  • Stellar Forest
    In March 2023, we opened our subsidiary-type standard workplace for people with disabilities, Stellar Forest, to create sustainable jobs for people with developmental disabilities. Stellar Forest, established through 100% investment by Samsung Electronics, employed 301 individuals with developmental disabilities as of December 2024. In 2024, it expanded beyond its existing confectionery business into the popup book and popup card business, actively supporting the social participation of people with developmental disabilities through a variety of job opportunities.

    Stellar Forest is also collaborating with Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0, a support program for adolescents preparing for independence, to offer internship opportunities to those who have completed its baking and confectionery training courses. Stellar Forest will continue its efforts to create sustainable job opportunities for people with developmental disabilities by exploring new roles suited to their abilities, alongside its existing confectionery and popup book businesses.
    A scene of confectionery being made at Hope Star Forest.
  • Samsung Family Supporters
    Samsung Family Supporters is our internal channel for improving accessibility, comprised of employees with disabilities and their families. Through this channel, they provide feedback on the usability and accessibility of our products and services. The group also actively participates in various campaigns, including raising disability awareness among employees and reviewing submissions for accessibility idea contests. Additionally, they offer suggestions to improve the work environment, ensuring that all employees, regardless of disability, can remain fully engaged in their work.
    A group photo of participants at the 3rd Samsung Family Supporters inauguration ceremony.
  • Women’s Leadership Training
    in
    Southwest Asia Office
    The 'SheLEADs' program, the first women's leadership development program
    in SIEL-S(India), aims to identify and nurture female talent within Samsung,
    building a talent pipeline suitable for future leadership positions.

    We provide tools and support to enhance the capabilities of female employees,
    striving to create a leadership environment characterized by diversity and inclusivity.
    A commemorative photo being taken for the SheLEADs program.
  • Sign Language Counseling Services for the Hard of Hearing
    Since 2015, we have provided sign language consultation services for the hard of hearing, beginning in Türkiye. Since 2021, these services have expanded globally and are now operating in 57 countries. This expansion caters to users with hearing difficulties who previously could not access consultations or technical support when experiencing difficulties with our products.
    Providing consultation services in sign language.
  • Support for Women and Youth
    in India and Spain
    At the Samsung Innovation Campus, we support an array of programs aimed at nurturing the capabilities of diverse youth groups. We achieve this by providing equal educational opportunities and diversified learning formats. Our particular focus lies in promoting women’s participation in technology and assisting diverse leaders to realize their full potential.
    A student participating in the Samsung Electronics Innovation Campus program.​

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