Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 2018 SR
The report highlights Samsung Electronics' 2017 sustainability performance, focusing on five pillars: Empowering Society, Product Stewardship, Operational Impact, Labor and Human Rights, and Health and Safety. A major highlight is the commitment to source 100% renewable energy for all facilities in the U.S., Europe, and China by 2020. The company introduced innovative social solutions like 'Ignis,' a wearable thermal imaging device for firefighters, and 'Relúmĭno,' a visual aid for the visually impaired. Samsung also strengthened its corporate governance by separating the CEO and Chairman roles and increasing board diversity. Environmental efforts included the 'Galaxy Upcycling' platform and achieving a 36% reduction in annual product energy consumption compared to 2008 levels.
Company: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Sector: Information Information Technology
Country: South Korea
Year: 2018
Type: SR
Pages: 136
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Sustainability Report
The report highlights Samsung Electronics' 2017 sustainability performance, focusing on five pillars: Empowering Society, Product Stewardship, Operational Impact, Labor and Human Rights, and Health and Safety. A major highlight is the commitment to source 100% renewable energy for all facilities in the U.S., Europe, and China by 2020. The company introduced innovative social solutions like 'Ignis,' a wearable thermal imaging device for firefighters, and 'Relúmĭno,' a visual aid for the visually impaired. Samsung also strengthened its corporate governance by separating the CEO and Chairman roles and increasing board diversity. Environmental efforts included the 'Galaxy Upcycling' platform and achieving a 36% reduction in annual product energy consumption compared to 2008 levels.
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Document Details
Report Year
2018
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Published
Jun 12, 2018
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Energy Consumption
Water Consumption
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Women in Management
Employees