Caring for the Environment
How we strive toward responsibility, accountability, greener future

Eco-Management
Our plan for ; Providing Responsible Solutions, Creating a Sustainable FutureSamsung Electronics established its mid-term roadmap of Eco-Management 2020 (EM2020) in 2014. The company now manages GHG reduction at the product use stage and during the manufacturing process as key performance indicators (KPIs). As it goes forward, we will continue to work hard to provide new value for customers, the environment, and society through eco-friendly innovation activities with all stakeholders.


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Basic Philosophy
Contribute to the prosperity of human life and the conservation of the environment by doing business activities that respect humanity and nature, based on a reverence for life.
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Vision
Provide customers with a new green experience and lead a sustainable future in the global society through innovative.
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Slogan
Fulfill corporate social responsibility and promote sustainable management through business activities that prioritize the planet.
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<h3>Cumulative GHG reduction amount and GHG reduction plan</h3> <p>This info-graphic describe in order to reduce GHG emissions at the product use stage, we continuously improve the energy efficiency of products, with the aim of achieving a cumulative reduction of 250 million tons of GHG emissions from 2009 to 2020.</p>GHG Reductions at the Phase of Product UseIn order to reduce GHG emissions at the product use stage, we continuously improve the energy efficiency of products, with the aim of achieving a cumulative reduction of 250 million tons of GHG emissions from 2009 to 2020.
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<h3>GHG reduction plan Co2/KRW 100million</h3> <p>This image describe in order to reduce GHG emissions at the product use stage, we continuously improve the energy efficiency of products, with the aim of achieving a cumulative reduction of 250 million tons of GHG emissions from 2009 to 2020.</p>Reduction of GHG Emission Intensity at WorksitesTo reduce GHG emissions at manufacturing sites, Samsung operates facilities with high energy efficiency and treats gases, such as F-gas, generated during the production process. By doing this, we aim to reduce 70 percent of 2008 GHG emission intensity levels by 2020.
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<h3>Eco-product ratio plan</h3> <p>This image describe Samsung Electronics manages eco-product development ratio as our performance indicator. It evaluates the environment aspects of a product is evaluated by product developers according to eco-design process. The result is classified into three levels: Premium Eco, Good Eco, and Eco. We are striving to have 90 percent of new development projects receive the Good Eco-Product stamp of approval or higher by 2020.</p>Eco-Product RatioSamsung Electronics manages eco-product development ratio as our performance indicator. It evaluates the environment aspects of a product is evaluated by product developers according to eco-design process. The result is classified into three levels: Premium Eco, Good Eco, and Eco. We are striving to have 90 percent of new development projects receive the Good Eco-Product stamp of approval or higher by 2020.
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<h3>EHS Management Certification Ratio</h3> <p>This image describe the EHS management system certification indicates a comprehensive environmental management system that clearly defines and tracks goals, activities and review processes so that our manufacturing sites operate to the same high global standards.</p>EHS Management System CertificationThe EHS management system certification indicates a comprehensive environmental management system that clearly defines and tracks goals, activities and review processes so that our manufacturing sites operate to the same high global standards.
Eco-Design
Considering environmental impacts at each stage of the product life cycle.Product life cycle; from design and manufacturing; to purchase and usage; to end-of-life processing and disposal. Samsung is committed to constantly improving energy efficiency and recyclability, and reducing hazardous substances in products through an Eco-design Process and Eco-rating System which evaluates the sustainability performance of all products throughout their life cycle.
We fulfill all related global environmental regulations for products and strive towards higher standards through voluntary agreements and certifications; to provide our customers with an increasing number and quality of responsibly designed products.


* 12 environmental impacts - Global warming, Acidification, Eutrophication, Ozone layer depletion, Formation of photochemical oxidants, Human toxicity, Freshwater toxicity, Seawater toxicity, Soil toxicity, Primary energy consumption, Water use, and Waste generation.

Energy Efficient Products
Developing the most energy efficient products and solutions.Samsung continuously develops highly energy efficient products and strives to meet or exceed higher standards than global energy regulations. We systematically and comprehensively evaluate the sustainability performance of our products through our eco-rating system. In doing so, we work hard to reduce power consumption and GHG impacts generated during the product use stage.


(8 Major products:Phones, Note PC, TVs, Monitors, Refrigerators, Washing machines, Air conditioners, and Printer)
refrigerant-distribution efficient cycle for REFs with R600a and Ultra power saving inverter for breeze-free air conditioners. Furthermore, the technology for
Monitor are certified as green technology in Korean Green Certification programmed.

High efficiency LED

Technology to distribute refrigerant(R600a) with high efficiency

Low-loading mode technology

Inverter technology with low power consumption
Chemical Management
Ensuring that raw materials used in Samsung products are safe for consumers.With the expansion of worldwide RoHS and REACH-like regulations, Samsung increasingly conducts rigorous inspections and management procedures for raw materials and parts it uses to ensure it provides safe, responsible products for customers. Through such efforts, we control the supply management process so that restricted substances are not intentionally present in our products.


[Eco-partner Certification Process]
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Restricted Substances |
Potentially Risk Substances |
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Substances are managed by regulation or convention and voluntary phase-out |
Substances which need to be monitored due to the predicted future legislative framework and restricted |


Sustainable Materials
Implementing materials and product designs to facilitate a circular economySamsung have developed and applied eco-materials based on collaboration with various teams including R&D, Quality. Recently, researches on recycled plastic are expanded and it is applied to not only product, but also accessories and packaging.


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[Global Warming Potential(GWP)]
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[Abiotic Resource Depletion(ARD)]
Responsible Recycling
Operating global take-back and recycling programs in 60 countriesBased on the principles of Individual Producer Responsibility, Samsung has established take-back and recycling systems, Re+(Replus) in each region for end-of-life products.




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Europe
Samsung Electronics responsibly takes actions in recycling its products by participating in recycling schemes in Europe.
Please click the map for the information of recycling schemes in Europe.
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Canada
Samsung Electronics participates in state steward recycling programs and fully complies with state regulations in Canada. The company
has voluntarily set and operated e-waste collection locations.
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U.S.A
In October 2008, Samsung Recycling Direct (SRD) was introduced as a voluntary recycling program. Since then, Samsung Electronics collects and
recycles electronics waste through collection points in the 50 states.
Please visit 'Samsung Recycling Direct' for more information.
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Colombia
Service center operate voluntary collection box
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Brazil
Service center operate voluntary collection box
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Republic of South Africa
Operate take back / recycling program starting in Dec. 2009
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India
Samsung Electronics is operating a voluntary recycling program in India with 235 fixed drop-off locations for small mobile devices and 291 locations for
consumer electronic products as well as a website offering recycling information to consumers.
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China
Samsung Electronics plans to develop and operate voluntary recycling program in 2012.
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Taiwan
Samsung Electronics joined the TEPA (Taiwan Environment Protection Agency) recycling program for collection and recycling of used electronics products.
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Korea
Samsung Electronics established A-san Recycling Center in 1996 and has operated a green logistics network. The network provides safe e-waste
collection, and A-san Recycling Center provides environment friendly recycling activities which minimizes environmental impacts from end-of-life
electronic products.
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Japan
Samsun Electronics actively involves in recycling of consumer electronics by joining a home appliance recycling ticket center (RKC) and A Group, a
recycling alliance with GE, Toshiba and Other electronics companies. The company also Launched a joint PCs recycling program with Mitsubishi
Electronics and others in October 2003.
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Australia
Operate, take back, and recycling for TVs, PCs, printers Participate in a voluntary mobile phone take back program
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Austria
Take-back Scheme
· ERP (www.erp-recycling.org)
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Belgium
Take-back Scheme
· RECUPEL (www.recupel.be)
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Bulgaria
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors
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Cyprus
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors
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Czech Rep.
Take-back Scheme
· Asekol (www.asekol.cz)
· Electrowin (www.elektrowin.cz)
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Denmark
Take-back Scheme
· EI Retur (www.elretur.dk)
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Estonia
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors
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Finland
Take-back Scheme
· SERTY (www.serty.fi)
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France
Take-back Scheme
· EcoSystemes (www.eco-systemes.com)
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Germany
Take-back Scheme
· NOEX (www.noex.ag)
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Greece
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors
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Hungary
Take-back Scheme
· Elektro-Coord (www.electro-coord.hu)
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Ireland
Take-back Scheme
· ERP (www.erp-recycling.org)
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Italy
Take-back Scheme
· Remedia (www.consorzioremedia.it)
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Latvia
Take-back Scheme
· Latvijas Zalais Punkts (www.zalais.lv)
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Lithuania
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors
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Luxembourg
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors
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Malta
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors
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Netherlands
Take-back Scheme
· NVMP (www.nvmp.nl)
· ICT Milieu (www.ictoffice.nl)
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Norway
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors (www.elretur.no)
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Poland
Take-back Scheme
· ElektroEko (www.elektroeko.pl)
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Portugal
Take-back Scheme
· AMB3E (www.amb3e.pt)
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Romania
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors
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Slovakia
Take-back Scheme
· Envidom (envidom.sk)
· SEWA (www.sewa.sk)
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Slovenia
Take-back Scheme
· Via distributors
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Spain
Take-back Scheme
· ERP (www.erp-recycling.org)
· Ecotic (www.ecotic.es)
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Sweden
Take-back Scheme
· El Kretsen (www.el-kretsen.se)
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Switzerland
Take-back Scheme
· SWICO (www.swico.ch)
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U.K
Take-back Scheme
· ERP (www.erp-recycling.co.uk)
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Europe
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Republic of South Africa
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India
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China
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Korea
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Japan
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Taiwan
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Australia
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Canada
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U.S.A
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Colombia
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Brazil
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Europe
Samsung Electronics responsibly takes actions in recycling its products by participating in recycling schemes in Europe. Please click the map for the information of recycling schemes in Europe.
Europe countries > -
Canada
Samsung Electronics participates in state steward recycling programs and fully complies with state regulations in Canada. The company has voluntarily set and operated e-waste collection locations.
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U.S.A
In October 2008, Samsung Recycling Direct (SRD) was introduced as a voluntary recycling program. Since then, Samsung Electronics collects and recycles electronics waste through collection points in the 50 states.
Please visit 'Samsung Recycling Direct' for more information.
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Colombia
Service center operate voluntary collection box
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Brazil
Service center operate voluntary collection box
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Republic of South Africa
Operate take back / recycling program starting in Dec. 2009
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India
Samsung Electronics is operating a voluntary recycling program in India with 235 fixed drop-off locations for small mobile devices and 291 locations for consumer electronic products as well as a website offering recycling information to consumers.
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China
Samsung Electronics plans to develop and operate voluntary recycling program in 2012.
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Taiwan
Samsung Electronics joined the TEPA (Taiwan Environment Protection Agency) recycling program for collection and recycling of used electronics products.
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Korea
Samsung Electronics established A-san Recycling Center in 1996 and has operated a green logistics network. The network provides safe e-waste collection, and A-san Recycling Center provides environment friendly recycling activities which minimizes environmental impacts from end-of-life electronic products.
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Japan
Samsun Electronics actively involves in recycling of consumer electronics by joining a home appliance recycling ticket center (RKC) and A Group, a recycling alliance with GE, Toshiba and Other electronics companies. The company also Launched a joint PCs recycling program with Mitsubishi Electronics and others in October 2003.
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Australia
Operate, take back, and recycling for TVs, PCs, printers Participate in a voluntary mobile phone take back program

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Australia
ERP (www.erp-recycling.org)
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Belgium
RECUPEL (www.recupel.be)
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Bulgaria
Via distributors
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Cyprus
Via distributors
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Denmark
El Retur (www.elretur.dk)
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Estonia
Via distributors
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Finland
SERTY (www.serty.fi)
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Germany
NOEX (www.noex.ag)
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Greece
Via distributors
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Ireland
ERP (www.erp-recycling.org)
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Lithuania
Via distributors
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Luxembourg
Via distributors
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Malta
Via distributors
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Norway
Via distributors (www.elretur.no)
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Poland
ElektroEko (www.elektroeko.pl)
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Portugal
AMB3E (www.amb3e.pt)
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Romania
Via distributors
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Slovenia
Via distributors
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Sweden
El Kretsen (www.el-kretsen.se)
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Switzerland
SWICO (www.swico.ch)
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U.K
ERP (www.erp-recycling.org)

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<h3>cumulative take back quantity between 2014 to 2016</h3> <p>This image describe cumulative take back quantity between 2014 to 2016. List 1) 191 of the 2014. List 2) 226 of the 2015. List 3) 264 of the 2016.</p>
[ Cumulative take-back quantity(million tons) ]
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<h3> 2016 regional take-back quantity</h3> <p>This image describe 2016 regional take-back quantity. List 1) 53,618 in America. List 2) 222,620 in Europe. List 3) 105.426 in Asia. List 1)+List 2)+List 3) amount 381.667.</p>
[ 2016 Regional take-back quantity(tons) ]
PlanetFirst Campaign

Samsung Electronics operates a variety of eco-friendly activities about climate change, resource depletion and the preservation of the environment.

Data Corner
Providing our customers with environment policies and data-
Chemical Management
Management of Target Substances
Samsung Electronics must guarantee and verify environmental compliance for all parts and components
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Chemical Management
REACH SVHC Declaration
Samsung Electronics provides information for Article 33 of REACH as follows
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Take back & Recycling
Correct Disposal of Electrical Electronic Equipment & Batteries
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product
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Take back & Recycling
Regional WEEE Take back Scheme
Samsung Electronics has established take back systems to comply with the requirements of recycling laws
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Take back & Recycling
EU Packaging & Battery Recycling
Samsung Electronics has joined a packaging & battery compliance scheme in each country
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LCA
Life-cycle Assessment for Mobile Phone
Samsung conducted a life cycle assessment for smartphones based on 12 environmental impact categories.
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