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LG Electronics Inc._Annual Report 2003 47
Our eco-friendly product development strategy will completely
abolish the use of toxic substances and stabilize the number of
harmful substances below the regulation levels by the end of 2004.
Specifically, we will employ lead-free soldering technology to all
products by the end of 2004. As required by EU, we will also
establish a take-back and disposal system for waste products. We
are committed to increasing our recycling, developing eco-friendly
products, and expanding our “Green Purchasing” system so that we
will realistically meet every country’s environmental regulations.
*Lead-Free Soldering
To prevent the use of hazardous substances, we will continuously
develop eco-friendly products through new technology by enhancing
our circuit designs and developing substitute materials. In 2003, we
have already released products without lead soldering such as LCD
TVs, monitors, washing machines, and air conditioners, and we plan
to apply lead-free soldering to all LG products by the end of 2004.
*Eco-SCM : Eco-friendly Supply Chain Management
Our Eco-SCM is a tool that we use to enhance the environmental
performance of parts suppliers by restricting the use of hazardous
substances. The EU is expected to gradually institute full-scale
environmental restrictions on the hazardous content levels of
products, and LGE has actively responded to such changes by
voluntarily establishing an Eco-SCM operation process. In order to
eliminate the 6 major hazardous substances (Cadmium, Mercury,
Lead, Chromium(VI), etc.) as listed in the EU’s RoHS (Restriction of
the use of certain Hazardous Substances) from our products, LGE is
starting from the warehousing of components. We are putting our
best efforts to offer eco-friendly products to consumers while
reducing risks to people and the environment from the source. That
entails us to effectively manage the parts from our supply chain to
improve the eco-friendliness of our final products.
*EPR : Extended Producer Responsibility
The EPR is a system where a producer or importer takes some
responsibility for the environmental impact of a product, which may
occur during any part of the life cycle of the product. Currently, our
TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines are under this system. Our
plans are to initiate a recovery system for mobile handsets and audio
products by 2005. We have set up our CRC operations (recycling
center for appliances) in the Haman district in Gyeongnam province
from where we can recycle products and save resources.
Digital Global & Environment Safety Leader
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Establish
environment safe
management system
Maintain
specification
Comply with
international safety
regulations
Save resources
Maximize recycling
Minimize effect on
environment by
developing and
selecting environment
friendly products
Environment Safe Action | Win-Win Strategy with Environment Safe Management
Environment Safe Management Activities | Continuous Improvement & Development
Develop
manufacturing
process and
technology in
consideration of
environment
Maintain
environment safe
management system
by supporting and
managing suppliers
Social Aspect
Improve health
Upgrade quality of life
Resource Aspect
Conserve resource
and energy
Ecology Aspect
Prevent global
warming
Prevent destruction of
ozone layer
21st Century Project | Harmonize Environment and Economy
II. Eco-friendly product development and production
Digital Global & Environment Safety Leader