FAST-FACTS

Vision 2020 is at the core of our commitment to create a better world full of richer digital experiences,through innovative technology and products.

Global Network

A total of 320,671 employees work across Samsung Electronics' global network (as of December, 2017)

Main Business Areas

Samsung Electronics has 3 key business divisions: Consumer Electronics (CE), IT & Mobile Communications (IM) and Device Solutions (DS)

CE

Visual Display

Digital Appliances
IM

Mobile Communications

Networks
DS

Memory

System LSI

Foundry
R&D

R&D Centers

Design Offices

Financial Performance(FY 2017. Unit: Trillion KRW)

Revenue

239.6

Operating Profit

53.6

Net Profit

42.2

Market Leadership

Samsung Electronics leads the market across various categories

TV
Mobile phones
smartphones
memory(Dram · nand flash · SSD)
digital signage
refrigerators
SIM Card IC
Display Drivers IC

Commitment to Renewable Energy

Samsung Electronics’ renewable energy goals are part of its ongoing efforts to demonstrate its commitment to environmental responsibility.

INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL SOLAR PANELS
and geothermal power generation facilities in Suwon, Pyeongtaek and Hwaseong campuses
100% renewable energy
for energy used in the United States, Europe and China by 2020

Circular Economy

Samsung Electronics applies a resource recirculation model in its operations, as a part of the effort to reuse or recycle resources.

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS’ CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRINCIPLES

01
Expanding use and purchase of recycled materials at product design stage while minimizing use of raw materials
02
Working towards maximizing product lifespan by designing products based on end customer needs and rigorous quality testing
03
Reducing the use of virgin natural resources and raw materials by maximizing re-use of scrap materials from manufacturing stage
04
Minimizing use of raw materials and maximizing transportation efficiency by creating compact product designs and packaging
05
Extending the product lifespan and increasing customer satisfaction through a professional repair service network

SAMSUNG RE+

Samsung Re+ Recycling Program

This represents our leading resource efficiency initiative undertaken under the slogan 'Samsung recycling program, Re+ makes 'PLUS' to the environment'

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS’ CLOSED LOOP PROGRAMS

Expanding
Recycled
Plastics Use
Recycling
Key Metal
Resources
Recycling
Centers
Minimizing
Resource Use and
Extending
Product Life Span

Corporate Citizenship (FY 2017)

Samsung is committed to its role as a socially responsible corporate citizen in all of its communities worldwide.

total corporate citizenship Investment

385,571,000,000
Implementation

104 Countries
BENEFICIARIES

1,453,274

Advancing Innovation in Society

Relúmĭno
A visual aid application that works in conjunction with the Gear VR to help those living with low vision
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IGNIS
A personal thermal observation device (TOD) customized for firefighters that is affordable, compact and 70% lighter than conventional TODs.
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MOLENGEEK
A public-private partnership, that includes the Belgian government and Samsung Electronics Benelux, to empower young entrepreneurs in the Brussels municipality of Molenbeek
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Empowering Society

Employee Volunteers
Samsung Electronics’ employees offer their time to serve communities through various volunteer programs.(Total volunteer hours in 2017: 1,259,893)
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Samsung Smart School
We train teachers and equip schools with smart devices and solutions that help bridge the digital divide and allow students to take advantage of a smarter approach to education. A total number of 2,228,150 students from 1,800 schools in 72 countries have participated in the program so far.
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Samsung Tech Institute
Samsung Electronics provides tech-focused vocational training to establish a basis for self-reliance to young adults around the world. A total number of 96,000 young adults from 480 institutes in 54 countries have received support from Samsung Tech Institute.
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Green Management
To fulfill our environmental responsibility, we at Samsung officially announced the Environmental Declaration in 1992. We strive to minimize the negative impact on the environment by producing products with less resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions during use.
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