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47
The best in
environmental concern
Samsung Electronics is working hard to establish
itself as an environmentally friendly company. Our
leadership in Green Management and rigorous
enforcement of environmental, health and safety
standards grows out of our commitment to the
planet we all share. We are certified by stringent
domestic and international regulatory bodies. We
work hard to develop eco-smart products and we
continually seek to reduce our energy and water
consumption, CO2emissions and the levels of
toxic chemicals we produce.
In 2003, Samsung Electronics’ commitment to the
environment was recognized by several awards,
including the 2003 Korea Green Management
Grand Prize given by the Korea Management
Association. Our SV-K811 VCR garnered the
Green Marketing Grand Prize in the sector of
large-sized corporations at a ceremony hosted by
the Ministry of Environment and the Maeil
Business Newspaper. Our factory in Suwon
received the Green-Friendliness Prize on the Day of
River for its part in efforts to restore the ecological
system of the Woncheon stream.
Also in 2003, Samsung Electronics participated in
the “Korea-China Green Great Wall” project, an
effort to restore and reforest the sandy stretches
of desert that border the two countries. Our
approach to being green is facilitated by our
digital- expertise. Our company intranet
continuously provides systematic data that helps
us set specific reduction targets for pollutants
and incentives to reduce emissions.
Being green is not just about meeting certification
levels. It entails creating a mindset and a process
of education that replenishes and grows green
knowledge throughout our company. Samsung
Electronics employees have taken the lead with
“Adopt-A-Mountain and Adopt-A-River cleanup
campaigns.” These campaigns have proven to be
so popular and effective that they have spread to
over 450 Korean companies. Children in particular
embrace the green movement, and we encourage
their interest with regular school painting contests,
free courses in environmental education and the
Green Star Children’s Song Festival.
Treating our environment with respect is the high-
est tribute we can pay to our home, the planet
earth, to the people we share it with, and to future
generations.