{"id":56960,"date":"2023-02-17T13:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T18:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=56960"},"modified":"2023-02-19T23:20:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T04:20:25","slug":"samsung-spotlights-sustainability-efforts-at-galaxy-of-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/samsung-spotlights-sustainability-efforts-galaxy-of-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Spotlights Sustainability Efforts at Galaxy of Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

In San Francisco on January 31st<\/sup>, Samsung Electronics<\/a> hosted Galaxy of Impact, <\/em>the event underscoring how Galaxy<\/a> delivers sustainable<\/a> solutions that help open possibilities for a better future. During the panel discussions, Samsung sustainability<\/a> leaders and partners spoke about the steps that Samsung is taking today \u2013 and in the future \u2013 to put sustainability<\/a> at the center of its innovations. The event unveiled new, sustainable features in the Galaxy S23 series<\/a>, shining a light on how Samsung is working to imbed sustainability<\/a> throughout the entire design and production lifecycle. These efforts embody Samsung\u2019s focus on designing more sustainable, innovative devices that minimize environmental impact without compromising on quality.<\/p>\n

Galaxy of Impact also emphasized the importance for organizations to work together across sectors and build innovative tools and technology that allow communities all over the world to achieve the Global Goals. Leaders from Samsung\u2019s partner organization, the United Nations Development Programme<\/a>\u00a0(UNDP), and its youth-led initiative Generation17<\/a>, a joint project between Samsung and the UNDP launched in 2020 to further progress on the Global Goals<\/a>, spoke to the power of global corporations to address today\u2019s most pressing environmental and societal issues.<\/p>\n

The first panel highlighted how Samsung and the Galaxy S23 series<\/a> enable every Galaxy user to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle.<\/p>\n

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Samsung technology and sustainability leaders discussed their work toward achieving 2025 and 2030 goals<\/a> by innovating to design more sustainable products. The new Galaxy S23 series<\/a> represents these efforts by minimizing Samsung\u2019s environmental footprint while maximizing performance.<\/p>\n

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Inhee Chung, Vice President of the Corporate Sustainability Center at Samsung Electronics,<\/strong> kicked off the panel by providing an overview of Samsung\u2019s new commitment to its concept of Everyday Sustainability<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s the idea that by building sustainability into the product design and user experience, we, and the billions that use our products, can contribute to a healthier, more livable planet,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

Chung noted, \u201cEveryday Sustainability is grounded in a goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by the end of 2030 for our Device eXperience (DX) Division, and as part of the DX Division, Samsung\u2019s Mobile eXperience (MX) Business is essential in helping us deliver on our commitment.\u201d She added, \u201cMX Business is aiming to achieve its own sustainability goals \u2013 incorporate recycled materials in all mobile products, eliminate plastics in packaging, achieve zero standby power consumption for smartphone chargers and achieve zero waste to landfill by 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Won-Joon Choi, Executive Vice President, Head of <\/strong>Mobile R&D Office, <\/strong>Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, <\/strong>focused on how Samsung\u2019s sustainability commitments come to life in the new Galaxy S23 series. \u201cFor Samsung, breakthroughs in sustainability can be breakthroughs in performance,\u201d he emphasized. \u201cWe aim to create an experience in which you don\u2019t have to sacrifice the things you love to be a more eco-conscious consumer.\u201d He added the Galaxy S23 series was \u201cbuilt with innovation and sustainability without compromise, and it will enable users to make a positive impact while enjoying a great mobile experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Choi explained that, through the Galaxy S23 series<\/a>, Samsung is \u201cdelivering a high-performance device that meets the highest of quality standards while also using more recycled materials than any other Galaxy smartphone to date.\u201d He then pointed out that \u201cSamsung increased the amount of recycled materials from six internal components in the Galaxy S22 Ultra to 12 internal and external components in the Galaxy S23 Ultra.\u201d<\/p>\n

He went on to explain that the Galaxy S23 series used more recycled plastics and newly incorporated pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass.<\/p>\n

Choi highlighted all of these efforts are \u201cmeaningful steps in the right direction, helping us expand the Galaxy legacy to be more than just innovation for performance. These are innovations designed with the planet and you in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mark Newton, Senior Director, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Samsung Electronics America,<\/strong> highlighted that \u201cwe\u2019re working diligently to extend the lifecycle of our devices to encourage users to reliably experience the optimized performance of the Galaxy for as long as possible.\u201d He emphasized, \u201cThe Galaxy S23 series was built to last longer, optimizing durability with IP68 water resistance and dust proofing. We also provide five years of security updates and four generations of OS upgrades.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cIn the U.S., customers can use our Certified Re-Newed<\/a> and Trade-In programs to send us their old devices to be refurbished and reused. We also partner with iFixit, the leading online repair community, to empower users to fix their own devices with self-repair kits.\u201d He also touched on how Samsung will continue \u201cexpanding efforts to improve resource circularity over the entire product lifecycle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Newton also explained that the Galaxy S23 series<\/a> features redesigned packaging that uses 100% recycled paper for the packaging box and front and back cover protectors.<\/p>\n

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Each panelist expressed their excitement and hopes for the future of sustainability at Samsung. All agreed that there will be even larger challenges ahead; however, the panelists stressed that by working together, Samsung can make a positive, tangible impact for people and the planet.<\/p>\n

The second panel dove deep into Samsung\u2019s partnership with the UNDP<\/a> and their joint efforts to achieve the Global Goals.<\/p>\n

Together, Samsung and the UNDP created the Samsung Global Goals app<\/a>, which raises funds for UNDP projects and amplifies stories about Generation17<\/a>, a group of 14 Young Leaders from various countries around the world working toward the Global Goals and inspiring young people to do the same. Leaders from UNDP and Samsung were joined by two Generation17 Young Leaders, who called on the audience to use their voices to accelerate progress for the 2030 Agenda.<\/p>\n

Boaz Paldi, Chief Creative Officer at the UNDP,<\/strong> opened the panel by stating, \u201cWhen it comes to the 17 Global Goals, I cannot stress enough the importance of what is at stake here.\u201d He continued, \u201cTo help the world achieve by 2030, UNDP plays an essential role in implementing integrated solutions in the communities that are furthest behind. In short, we help communities and governments build the structures and policies that help address these global challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Paldi also explained the UNDP\u2019s partnership with Samsung to unveil the power behind Samsung\u2019s vast resources and global scale. He noted, \u201cIn 2019, we created the Samsung Global Goals app, an education and donation-based mobile app that informs people about the Global Goals and encourages them to take action just by using their smartphone. Today, the app is pre-installed on nearly 300 million Galaxy devices worldwide. And thanks to the dedication and passion of the global Galaxy community, we have helped generate over USD10 million towards UNDP\u2019s global programs and initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Samsung Global Goals app\u2019s creator, Sergey Lossev, Senior Director of Project Management at Samsung Electronics,<\/strong> highlighted that he\u2019s always \u201cbeen passionate about making the world a better place.\u201d In order to accomplish this, his team \u201cdecided to create a centralized hub for social impact right on a device that has become an essential part of Galaxy smartphones. The app aims to increase awareness and raise funds for UNDP\u2019s work around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Two Generation17 Young Leaders sat beside Paldi and Lossev and reiterated how UNDP, Samsung and the Samsung Global Goals app have greatly benefited their platforms.<\/p>\n

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Tamara Gondo, Generation17 Young Leader (Indonesia),<\/strong> explained that by joining Generation17 and earning recognition from Samsung and UNDP, her B2B social enterprise Liberty Society \u201chas been exposed to more than 10 million people worldwide, opening our doors to connect to partners in Malaysia, London and today, in San Francisco.\u201d Gondo continued, \u201cFor organizations like Samsung, UNDP and news media, it\u2019s about using their power and influence to effect change within their spheres of influence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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M<\/strong>\u00e1ximo Mazzocco, Generation Young Leader (Argentina),<\/strong> followed by explaining that the Generation17 partnership has helped grow his environmental nonprofit Eco House, \u201chelping us scale from an organization for youth in Argentina to one of the biggest youth-led organizations in the climate movement.\u201d He added that we\u2019ve been \u201cgiven the chance to change the narrative and make an impact on a global scale,\u201d and we must work across sectors in order to make progress toward achieving the Global Goals.<\/p>\n

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Harnessing the Power of Galaxy to Offer Sustainable Solutions<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Galaxy of Impact highlights the progress that Samsung has made to integrate sustainability into each level of the business. This event also represents Samsung\u2019s challenging journey to achieve its 2025 and 2030 commitments and make progress toward the Global Goals. The path forward will not be easy; however, Samsung leaders are dedicated to collaborating with partners to design solutions that allow each and every Galaxy user to incorporate sustainability into their daily lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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