Introduction

Founded in 1969, Samsung continues to be a global leader in memory semiconductors, TVs, and smartphones.

In 2019, Samsung also declared its new CSR vision: “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People.” The strategy outlined the company’s commitments as a global corporate citizen, articulating how Samsung strives to fulfil its social responsibilities and the ethos the company will embrace for the next century and beyond.

We strive to maximize value and convenience for our customers

Samsung Electronics is creating a culture of possibilities that enriches lives. As it’s said by them, “the deep trust and commitment of its customers drives its continuous effort to lead change and innovation”.

Starting this year, Samsung will accelerate its push towards creating a sustainable future. In addition, Samsung will maximize resource circulation and develop technologies to aid in reducing pollution and emissions, bringing the vision of a cleaner, more sustainable future closer to fruition.

Criteria

Carbon Footprint, Medium

  • Before 2025, reduce emissions.
  • Before 2040, use of recycled minerals.
  • Moving towards the use of recycled plastic components -to be accomplished before 2050.

Ecological Impact, Medium

Before 2050, Samsung technology will remove pollutants emitted in the air and water during semiconductors production.

Energy Consumption, Medium

  • Before 2030 transition to renewable energy sources.
  • Before 2040 they will achieve a net zero, increasing energy efficiency by 30%.

Freight Density, No Information

No information about these criteria.

Recycling Rates, Medium

Doing the right actions to control and manage hazardous materials.

Saving Levels, No Information

Energy and raw materials, however, at the level of objectives and future plan.

Specific Product Monitoring, High

Samsung accomplishes most of the required controls.

Supply Chain Waste, Medium

By 2027 Samsung has the goal of obtaining a Zero Waste Platinum Level certification – the highest possible certification.

Sustainability Scorecards, High

Its sustainability scorecards also include all its supply chain -giving an Eco-Partner Certification.

Water Management, Medium

Three future goals:

  • Cooperate with global NGOs on water restoration projects -before 2030
  • Maximise water reuse -maintain 2021 water withdraw level by 2030
  • New technologies to manage water quality by 2040

Conclusions

Samsung scored 5/10 in the criteria analysed, making it a mobile phone from a company with a clear sustainable roadmap to follow and accomplish in the coming years.

Visit its Environmental Data Page.

In relation to other brands

Number of criteria met by each brand:

  • Fairphone 7/10
  • Apple 6/10
  • Xiomi 5/10

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