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Samsung Electronics Sustainability Report 2022: Summary

Approach to Environment

Samsung Electronics is committed to environmental sustainability through reducing GHG emissions, expanding renewable energy use, and enhancing resource circulation.

• In 2021, the company reduced global GHG emissions by 17.4 million tonnes, a 26% increase from the previous year, equivalent to removing 3.9 million cars from the road for one year. This was achieved through renewable energy expansion and energy efficiency improvements.
• Renewable energy use reached 5,278 GWh (31% increase from 2020, primarily through on-site solar and geothermal installations).
• Resource circulation efforts include using recycled materials (23% of packaging recycled in 2021) and achieving Zero Waste to Landfill certification for 22 sites, up from 14 in 2020.
• Environmental management systems ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001, with 93–95% of suppliers evaluated and 68% rated outstanding.

Empowering Communities

Samsung engages in CSR activities to foster social development and human rights protection.

• Global initiatives include the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow program, which supported 1.785 million youth in 2021, and partnerships with NGOs to address issues like climate change and inequality.
• Labor rights are prioritized, with 93%–95% of suppliers complying with forced labor prohibitions and freedom of movement, and 100% adhering to child labor bans.
• Accessibility features, such as Samsung Kids and Voice Access, ensure inclusive product design for diverse users.

Our Employees

The company values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.

• D&I policies include gender pay gap improvement (3.1% reduction in 2021) and programs for employees with disabilities.
• Labor unions and grievance resolution systems ensure employee rights are upheld, with 96–99% compliance in human rights assessments.
• Training programs emphasize privacy protection, cybersecurity, and ethical practices, covering 13–14 million employees.

Sustainable Supply Chain

Supply chain sustainability is reinforced through supplier collaboration and impact assessments.

• Comprehensive supplier evaluations achieved 68% outstanding ratings, with 100% ISO 14001 certification upheld.
• Programs like Smart Factory support and Win-Win Fund foster mutual growth, reducing GHG emissions and enhancing supplier competitiveness.

Environmental Performance

Key environmental metrics show significant improvements

• GHG emissions: 17.4 million tonnes (17% YoY increase)
• Renewable energy: 5,278 GWh (31% YoY increase)
• Water resources: 16.4 billion liters withdrawn, 13.1 billion reused.
• Waste management: 1.3 million tonnes processed, 96% recycled.

Performance by Business Division

DX and DS divisions focus on semiconductor innovation and consumer goods

• Semiconductors reduced energy use by 20% YoY and expanded eco-conscious products.
• Consumer goods saw 1.2 billion energy-saving devices and 14% improved energy efficiency.

Appendices

• Independent Assurance confirms compliance with ISAE3000 standards.
• Greenhouse Gas Emission data tracked by the Korea Foundation for Quality enhances credibility.

About this Report

This 15th Sustainability Report reflects Samsung Electronics' commitment to transparency, aligned with GRI Standards and TCFD recommendations, covering ESG performance for 2021–2022. Third-party verification ensures data reliability.