Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. is proud to announce it has won  the 2020 ENERGY STAR^® Canada Award for Sustained Excellence this year. The award marks the first win for Samsung Canada in this category and highlights overall excellence in Samsung’s contribution to advancing energy efficiency in Canada. Sustained Excellence is awarded to companies that have previously been recognized as Manufacturer of the Year by ENERGY STAR Canada.

“At Samsung, we believe in personalized technology that understands and supports the lifestyle of Canadians and benefits their bottom line, helping their finances go further” said Warner Doell, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Canada. “We are steadfast in our commitment to core technologies and innovations that have a profound and positive impact on the spaces in which we live, and the environment.”

“ENERGY STAR Canada winners are building a sustainable, energy-efficient and resilient future. By reducing pollution, lowering bills and creating jobs, Samsung is helping Canada shine,” said the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources.

Key factors in Samsung Canada’s ENERGY STAR Canada 2020 Award for Sustained Excellence include an increase in the percentage of ENERGY STAR certified products within Samsung’s offerings in 2019. Samsung’s ENERGY STAR certified product portfolio now includes 100 percent of dishwashers, 87 percent of refrigerators, 95 percent of clothes washers, and 45 percent of clothes dryers—an increase of 24 percent over 2018.

Today’s announcement marks Samsung Canada’s eleventh ENERGY STAR Canada award. Previous wins include Appliance Manufacturer of the Year (2017, 2018 and 2019); Electronics Manufacturer of the Year (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018); “ENERGY STAR Most Efficient” Promoter of the Year (2015; 2016); and Collaborative Initiative of the Year (2012).

For additional information on Samsung Canada’s ENERGY STAR Canada Award, visit the Samsung Canada winner-profile page on Natural Resources Canada’s website, here.