Renewable energy
We match our electricity use in the U.S. with 100% renewable energy and are working hard toward a more sustainable future for all of us.
Our commitments
Net-zero carbon emissions
We’re committed to net-zero carbon emissions in our operations by 2030—a key step toward cutting our global footprint and building a sustainable future.¹
ENERGY STAR Tenant Space Recognized
100% of current eligible Samsung premises are ENERGY STAR Tenant Space Recognized, meaning they meet strict standards for energy efficiency in office design and operations.
Renewable in the U.S.
100% of Samsung’s U.S. operations now run on renewable energy, supported by verified solar, wind, and renewable energy credits.
The path to using 100% recycled energy
Commitment
Committed to expanding renewable energy use, starting with 100% renewable power in the U.S., Europe, and China by 2020.
Achieved
Reached 100% renewable energy across all operations in the U.S., Europe, and China.
Achieved
All business sites in Korea and manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, India, and Brazil began running on 100% renewable energy.
On track
Working toward 100% renewable energy at all manufacturing sites in Latin America.
On track
Aiming to achieve 100% renewable energy across all global operations.
Long-term goal
Targeting 100% renewable energy across every global operation.
Making progress towards 100% renewable energy
Year after year, our renewable energy usage continues to climb, showing measurable progress toward our 2050 goal: 100% renewable energy across every global operation.
In 2024, our renewable energy use reached 10,069 GWh, more than double what it was just four years ago.
Mission accomplished
To date, we’ve achieved our goal of running on 100% renewable energy across all our U.S., China, Europe, Vietnam, India, and Brazil sites.
Winds of change
Our renewable energy comes from Wind, Solar, Biomass and
Green-e® certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
The power of solar
We’re replacing fossil fuel-generated power with solar power generated at our plants and parking garages.
Renewable energy spotlight
U.S. goes renewable
Since 2020, Samsung’s U.S. facilities have been powered by 100% renewable energy from solar, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and renewable energy credits (RECs), earning recognition from the EPA.
Carbon Footprint Certification
A milestone in our sustainability journey: four of our eco-friendly logic chips have received product carbon footprint label certification from the Carbon Trust.
Green chips
See how our chips help reduce heat generation and carbon emissions in data centers, every time we use our devices.
SolarCell remotes
Instead of disposable batteries, these remotes have a solar panel that charges both indoors and out.
Clean energy partnerships
With RE100, WRI and ACEC, we advance renewable energy and build clean ecosystems in South Korea and beyond.
Powered by the sun
Since 2020, Samsung’s U.S. sites have run on renewable power via solar installations, and energy certificates.
Pursuing net zero carbon emissions
2027 goals
• Achieve 100% renewable energy for all global manufacturing and business sites²
2030 goals
• Reach net zero carbon emissions in key business operations.²
• Reduce average power consumption by 30% across major product categories.
2050 goals
• Achieve 100% renewable energy across all global operations.
• Reach net zero carbon emissions company-wide.
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SUSTAINABILITY
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SOCIAL IMPACT
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- 1Goals apply to Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- 2Goals currently apply to Samsung’s core technology and device operations (DX/DS Divisions, Scope 1 & 2 emissions)