SAMSUNG Electronics is committed to supporting eco-sensitivity in every part of its business to minimize damage to the environment, which is a crucial step to handing down a better world to future generations. SAMSUNG focuses on developing environmentally-friendly products with low energy consumption levels, and products that are manufactured without hazardous substances. When purchasing raw and subsidiary materials, the company examines all materials and buys only those that do not contain hazardous materials. SAMSUNG also uses methods in its assembly processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are double-checked in advanced facilities near its manufacturing plants. As a result, between 2001 and 2008, the company cut its carbon dioxide emissions by around 6.2 million tons, air pollutions per unit of output by 62% and water usage per unit of output by 65%. In recognition of these achievements, the Ministry of Environment has designated SAMSUNG Electronics Semiconductors as an eco-friendly company.
In addition, SAMSUNG is promoting the health and safety of all its employees, as well as those of its suppliers by making all its factories fully compliant with the OHSAS18001 standard. In addition, we screen out potential risks from new production facilities and newly used chemicals by conducting close inspections before they enter production.