Samsung Electronics has developed an RBA-based self-assessment tool for all our suppliers1) to use annually. We encourage them to obtain certifications related to international standards in corporate social responsibility such as ISO, SA8000, etc., and monitor their progress through self-assessment. Since 2022, we have also adopted the RBA’s updated self-assessment standards to make it easier for suppliers to respond. In 2025, 2,190 suppliers2) participated in our self-assessment process.
We proactively identify potential risks among our suppliers by applying weighted values to critical issues, such as recruitment fees, forced labor, child labor, labor law violations, and industrial accidents. If a supplier exhibits high-risk violations or receives a low final evaluation grade, it will be subject to an additional on-site audit3) and targeted improvement measures. If the supplier fails to improve its performance following the on-site audit, it will be mandated to undergo a third-party audit the following year with enhanced supervision. Additionally, we actively collect feedback from our suppliers to optimize our self-assessment program.