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Vision & Goal

  • Incorporation of
    recycled
    materials into
    all Galaxy
    products
  • Elimination of plastic
    from
    mobile products
    packaging by 2025
  • Implementation of zero
    standby power
    consumption(below
    0.005
    watts) for all
    smartphone
    chargers by
    2025
  • Target to obtain of 'Zero
    Waste to Land fill'
    Platinum
    grade* for all
    global business
    sites by
    2025 * Resource diversion rate of 99.5% or
    higher Issued by UL
  • People Samsung
    Knox
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  • People One UI 8 with enhanced
    security and privacy
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  • People Accessibility
    Features
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    Galaxy Z Fold7 Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Galaxy Watch Ultra Galaxy Watch Ultra
    Galaxy Tab S11 Tab Series Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
    Galaxy Book6 Ultra Galaxy Book6 Ultra

Product
Environmental Report

We assess a product’s environmental impact throughout entire life cycle, including sourcing, production, distribution, product use and recycling phases.

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Awards and Certifications

  • 2025 Design for Recycling® Award

    Galaxy S25 has received the 2025 Design for Recycling® Award, the highest honor for sustainable product design, from the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), a leading industry organization dedicated to promoting recycling and circular innovation. This award recognizes Samsung’s innovative efforts to advance circularity and scale its use of recycled materials.

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  • Energy Winner of the Year

    Galaxy Book5 Pro was recognized for its energy efficiency improvements at the 28th Energy Winner of the Year Awards, hosted by Consumers Korea and sponsored by the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Environment, and the Korea Energy Agency. It received the 2025 Energy Winner Award.

  • Green Product of the Year

    The Galaxy S25 Series and Galaxy Book5 Pro have been selected as the ‘Green Product of the Year 2025’ by the Korea Green Purchasing Network (KGPN), a non-profit civic organization in South Korea.

    The Galaxy S25 Series was recognized for its expanded use of recycled materials, including cobalt, through its ‘Circular Battery Supply Chain.’ Galaxy Book5 Pro was awarded for its energy-efficient technology, which reduced standard annual power consumption by 13.3%.

  • Reuters Responsible Business Awards

    Samsung Electronics won the Responsible Business Award from the global media group Reuters for two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021. Galaxy Upcycling at Home won the Circular Transition Award in 2021, and Samsung Global Goals App won the SDG Impact Award in 2020.
    Additionally, in 2024, Samsung Global Goals App won bronze in the “Partnership or Collaboration – Responsible Technology” category of the 4th annual Anthem Awards for advancing social impact through technology.

  • 2023 Social Impact Awards

    Our “Transforming Ghost Nets into Mobile Technology” campaign won in the Sustainability Campaign Sector at the 2023 Social Impact Awards organized by PRNEWS. Through this campaign, we accomplished our goal of applying recycled materials to all Galaxy devices launched in 2022 and reaffirmed our will to contribute to the preservation of marine ecosystems.

  • 2022 SEAL Business Stability Awards

    Samsung Electronics received the Sustainable Product Award at the 2022 SEAL Business Stability Awards. Presented by Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL), a California-based NGO - in recognition of our application of materials recycled from discarded fishing nets to Galaxy products - the award is testament to our commitment to advancing sustainability and preserving the environment.

The Carbon Trust Certifications : Carbon Footprint

The Carbon Trust certified the following products as 'CO2 Measured' in accordance with PAS 2050,
a standard to assess carbon emissions throughout the product life cycle, from production to disposal.

UL ECOLOGO Certification

The following mobile devices obtained UL ECOLOGO certification, which is in line with the
American National Standards Institute’s ANSI/UL 110 Standard for Sustainability for Mobile Phones.

The certification is based on alternative materials assessment, energy consumption reduction of battery charging systems and third-party verification

News & Story

  • March 6, 2026 [Video] Four Ways the Galaxy S26 Series Expands What’s Possible
  • March 5, 2026 益达娱乐 Galaxy S26 Ultra Awarded ‘Best in Show’ at the Global Mobile Awards at Mobile World Congress 2026
  • March 3, 2026 [MWC 2026] Galaxy AI Expands Across the Ecosystem at Samsung’s Booth
  • March 1, 2026 Samsung Advances Galaxy AI and Its Connected Ecosystem at MWC 2026
  • February 26, 2026 [Galaxy Unpacked 2026] Highlights From Galaxy Unpacked: The Beginning of Truly Agentic AI
  • February 26, 2026 Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet
  • February 26, 2026 Samsung Expands Its Journey: Galaxy for the Planet With New Goals Through 2030
  • February 25, 2026 Samsung Receives 77 Accolades at iF Design Awards 2026
  • January 28, 2026 Coming Soon: A New Layer of Privacy
  • January 6, 2026 Samsung Explores How Trust, Security and Privacy Shape the Future of AI at CES 2026
  • December 8, 2025 Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta for Next-Level Ease of Use
  • October 1, 2025 Meet the Generation17 Young Leaders: The Story of Renata Koch Alvarenga
  • September 19, 2025 Samsung Wins 47 Honors, Including 2 Gold Awards, at International Design Excellence Awards 2025
  • September 15, 2025 Samsung Begins Official Rollout of One UI 8 to Galaxy Devices
  • July 9, 2025 益达娱乐 Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones
  • July 9, 2025 益达娱乐 Galaxy Z Flip7: A Pocket-Sized AI Powerhouse With a New Edge-To-Edge FlexWindow
  • July 9, 2025 益达娱乐 Galaxy Watch8 Series: Ultra Comfort, from Sleep to Workout
  • July 7, 2025 Your Privacy, Secured: Inside the Tech Powering Safe, Personalized Galaxy AI Experiences
  • July 7, 2025 Samsung Introduces Future-Ready Mobile Security for Personalized AI Experiences
  • June 27, 2025 Samsung Electronics Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
  • June 19, 2025 Your Privacy, Secured: How Galaxy AI Protects Privacy With Samsung Knox Vault
  • June 16, 2025 ‘Coral in Focus’ Premieres at the United Nations Ocean Conference, Spotlighting Innovation and Urgency in Reef Restoration
  • May 28, 2025 Samsung Launches One UI 8 Beta Program: The First-Generation Upgrade Starting With the New Galaxy Foldables
  • May 15, 2025 [Global Accessibility Awareness Day] Auracast Transforms Cathedral Acoustics With Unmatched Audio Clarity
  • May 7, 2025 益达娱乐 Galaxy S25 Receives 2025 ReMA Design for Recycling® Award
  • April 22, 2025 Coral in Focus: Samsung Marks One Year of Marine Ecosystem Restoration With Galaxy Technology
  • April 14, 2025 Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme Welcome Five New Young Leaders to Generation17
  • April 2, 2025 Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series Brings Intelligent Experiences to the Forefront With Premium, Versatile Design
  • April 2, 2025 Meet Awesome Intelligence: A New Gateway to Fun and Accessible Mobile AI
  • March 6, 2025 Samsung Electronics Named 2025 Advertiser of the Year by Spikes Asia
  • March 4, 2025 [MWC 2025] Explore AI-Powered Innovation in Mobile, Health, Home and Networks With Samsung
  • February 28, 2025 Galaxy Buds3 Series Offers Enhanced Convenience on the Galaxy S25 Series
  • February 4, 2025 The First Step to a Quantum-Safe Future With Samsung Knox
  • January 24, 2025 [Galaxy Unpacked 2025] Galaxy Tech Forum ① Sustainability: Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Future
  • January 24, 2025 Samsung Deepens Its Commitment to the World’s Oceans by Leveraging Galaxy Technology
  • January 23, 2025 [Video] Samsung Advances Circularity With a New Cobalt Recycling Process for Galaxy S25
  • December 5, 2024 Samsung One UI 7 Enhances Security and Privacy in the Age of AI, Giving Users Greater Transparency and Choice
  • November 21, 2024 Samsung Project Infinity: The Team Keeping You Safe Online
  • November 20, 2024 Samsung Receives Bronze Anthem Award for Samsung Global Goals App
  • October 24, 2024 Samsung’s Commitment To Advancing the Global Goals Through Open Collaboration
  • October 10, 2024 Samsung Electronics Ranked as a Top 5 Global Brand for the Fifth Consecutive Year with $100.8 Billion in Brand Value
  • September 11, 2024 Young Changemakers Collaborate To Champion Global Goals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
  • September 6, 2024 Paris 2024: Samsung Enhances Accessibility, Showcases Galaxy AI and Celebrates the Unifying Power of Sport at the Paralympic Games
  • August 27, 2024 The Knox Journals: Safeguarding Your Online Privacy With Galaxy Security
  • July 31, 2024 The Knox Journals: Ensure the Data You Share Stays Private
  • July 12, 2024 [Galaxy Unpacked 2024] The Future of Mobile AI: Expert Panel Highlights Collaborative, Responsible AI Innovation
  • July 10, 2024 益达娱乐 Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 Elevate Galaxy AI to New Heights
  • June 28, 2024 [Infographic] Samsung Electronics and Accessibility: Looking Back on a 12-Year Journey
  • June 19, 2024 The Knox Journals: How Galaxy Invisibly Keeps You Safe at All Times
  • June 7, 2024 [Editorial] Human-Centric, Hybrid AI Opens Up New Possibilities
  • May 16, 2024 Opening Accessible Communication Through Galaxy Technology
  • May 14, 2024 The Knox Journals: Stay in Control of Your Security — Your Data, Used Exactly How You See Fit
  • April 30, 2024 The Knox Journals: Tired of Prying Eyes on Your Personal Information? Here’s How To Stop It
  • April 15, 2024 [Earth Day ②] Enabling Young Leaders To Make a Better Future
  • April 15, 2024 [Earth Day ①] Advancing Circularity With the Galaxy S24 Series
  • April 10, 2024 Galaxy AI Now Supports More Languages With Latest Update
  • February 19, 2024 New Samsung Eco-Friends Accessories Add Personality and Value to Galaxy S24 Series
  • January 18, 2024 [Galaxy Unpacked 2024] Highlights From Galaxy Unpacked: The Promise of a New Beginning With Galaxy AI
  • January 18, 2024 Enter the New Era of Mobile AI With 益达娱乐 Galaxy S24 Series
  • January 18, 2024 益达娱乐 Galaxy S24 Ultra Creates New Standards of Durability and Visual Clarity With Corning® Gorilla® Armor
  • December 4, 2023 More Than a Gesture: How Galaxy Watch’s Universal Gestures Feature Enhances Accessibility
  • October 31, 2023 Setting Boundaries Without Building Walls: Why Choice Means Stronger Security
  • October 31, 2023 Protect Your Device Your Way With Samsung Auto Blocker
  • October 6, 2023 SDC23 Keynote: Samsung Highlights Vision for Smarter Everyday Living With Leading Technologies and Services
  • October 4, 2023 益达娱乐 Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE Bring Standout Features to Even More Users
  • September 27, 2023 [Voices of Galaxy] Meet the Scientific Illustrator and Marine Wildlife Artist Who Uses Art To Reconnect People With the Ocean