Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that 10 models among 3 product groups from DA Business have obtained ‘Product Carbon Footprint’ certification from the Carbon Trust. The certificate proves that the Carbon Trust measured and confirmed the carbon emissions of the products based on the global standard, PAS 2050:2011.

“Receiving the Product Carbon Footprint certification for our home appliances is a significant milestone,” said Jeong Seung Moon, EVP and Head of R&D Team of Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics.

The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy that aims to accelerate the move to a decarbonized future. The organization, which was founded in the UK and operates globally, certifies products’ carbon footprints in accordance with international standards.

Samsung products were certified based on the cradle-to-grave footprint, which take into account the entire greenhouse gas emissions of a product, from the extraction of raw materials to manufacturing, distribution, use and final disposal.

The certification is issued to a total of 10 models, which include three BMF refrigerator models^[1] and one WindFree residential air conditioner model^[2] sold in Europe, and six Bespoke Grande washing machine models^[3] sold in Korea.

Moving forward, Samsung Electronics plans to use the measured figures to manage and evaluate the carbon emissions from producing successor models in the stated product groups.

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^[3] WF25CB8895BV, WF25CB8895BG, WF25CB8895BF, WF25CB8895BB, WF25CB8895BE, WF25CB8895BW

Renewable Energy Usage Reaches 100% in the U.S., China and Europe

In June 2018, Samsung committed to having all its worksites in the U.S., China and Europe rely exclusively on electricity sourced from renewable sources by 2020. Thanks to the unrelenting efforts put in hereafter, in 2019, 92% of the energy used in these worksites was generated by renewable sources; and in 2020, the company achieved its goal of 100% renewable energy for these worksites. Samsung’s efforts to use renewable energy continue across various other regions around the world, including Korea.

▲ Solar panels at parking lots in Samsung campuses in Suwon and Giheung, Korea

Across various worksites in Korea, Samsung has installed solar and geothermal facilities for renewable energy production. At the company’s Suwon, Giheung and Pyeongtaek campuses, geothermal power generation facilities have been installed across the campuses’ parking lots, buildings, roofs and new construction sites.

In each of its operational regions around the world, Samsung has developed and is implementing specific regional action plans in order to promote renewable energy usage, including Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) purchasing and renewable power purchase agreements (PPA). Some examples of these region-specific action plans are the signing of a renewable energy supply contract with wind and solar power suppliers in India; the purchase of renewable energy certificates in Mexico; and the specific percentages of renewable energy set for the company’s worksites in Brazil.

Eco-Conscious Products for Everyday Life 

In 2008, Samsung Electronics established its corporate Eco-Council and began holding regular meetings across its various business units to support the development of energy-efficient products. By sharing technologies that help reduce energy consumption and follow eco-conscious trends, the company’s many teams have managed to develop products that simultaneously maximise performance and minimise energy consumption. The results achieved through these co-operative initiatives have also been supported by company-wide efforts to develop highly energy-efficient products.

On January 6, Samsung unveiled its 2021 TV product portfolio at its virtual First Look event, and also announced the company’s latest long-term sustainability programs that include the inclusion of solar cell-powered remote controls and the reduction of product carbon footprints through the use of recycled materials. Samsung’s 2021 Neo QLED s will come with a new solar cell-powered remote control that can be recharged through indoor or outdoor lighting, or USB. This innovation will help prevent the wastage of around 99 million AA batteries over the course of seven years of usage^[1].

Samsung is also making efforts to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases throughout the TV product lifecycle through the application of recycled plastics. Samsung has been using recycled materials in the rear covers of their monitors and signage and is now planning to expand their usage into even more components across the company’s visual display product portfolio. Through various efforts including expansion of its Eco-Packaging Design to all 2021 Lifestyle TVs and the majority of the NEO QLED line, Samsung’s Visual Display Business is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25,000 tons annually, equivalent to the absorption of greenhouse gases by 3.8 million 30-year-old pine trees over the course of a year^[2].

By using Galaxy smartphones every day, users, too, can help protect the environment. Polyketone, a material that contributes to the reduction of carbon monoxide (greenhouse gas), has been used by Samsung on their Galaxy smartphone and tablet products since 2016. Most recently, in order to reduce the product’s carbon footprint, Samsung applied Polyketone to the side key internal brackets of its Galaxy S21 series.

By pursuing a minimal packaging design and changing the materials used throughout the entire product lifecycle – from manufacturing and distribution through to usage and disposal – Samsung’s Galaxy S21 smartphone have received the ‘Reducing CO₂’ certificate from the Carbon Trust^[3], acknowledging the reduction of greenhouse gases the Galaxy S21 produces compared to the previous model.

In addition, the company has reduced the standby power consumption of its flagship Galaxy smartphones’ chargers since 2012 to press the problem of power waste. In the year since, the company has applied this environmentally conscious enhancement to the chargers of devices throughout its product range, and is currently aiming to reduce the standby power consumption of chargers to zero.

As for Samsung’s home appliances, the mission to reduce products’ energy consumption is ongoing. Samsung’s dishwashers are also energy-efficient. In 2021, the DW80R9950UG and DW80R7060UG models sold in the U.S. were included in Energy Star’s 2021 Most Efficient Dishwashers list, satisfying the criteria of annual energy use of less than 240 kWh per year and water consumption less than 3.2 gallons per cycle for standard-sized models. This translates to 67 kWh per year in energy savings and 387 gallons per year in water savings compared to a conventional product.

In the company’s Semiconductor business, remarkable sustainable progress has also been made. A total of nine key memory products – four DRAM solutions, three solid state drives (SSDs) and two embedded storage (eStorage) devices – have received the Carbon Trust’s Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) certification. In addition to this, the 512GB eUFS 3.1 has been recognised with the semiconductor industry’s first Reducing CO₂ label. Samsung has also been making efforts towards sustainability right from the manufacturing stage of packaging materials for the Portable SSD T7 Touch by developing an eco-friendly pulp material to replace plastic tray components. By using one-third less tray packaging, replacing the plastic trays with eco-friendly pulp material and minimising greenhouse gas emissions throughout its production, the company saved approximately 84 tons of carbon.

Receiving Accolades and Acknowledgement for Eco-Efficiency

Six Samsung refrigerator models sold in the U.S. have been awarded the 2020 ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Every year, the EPA, through its ENERGY STAR Program, chooses one or two innovative technologies for their Emerging Technology Award. In 2020, the awards recognised six Samsung refrigerator models that successfully met three strict performance criteria: (1) super-efficient compressors; (2) low greenhouse gas blowing agents for their insulation; (3) low greenhouse gas refrigerants. Samsung digital inverter compressors use around 30% less energy than single-speed induction motor compressors, and thus also help contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

The greenhouse effect, caused by increased global usage of fossil fuels, and the climate change witnessed in recent years are two of our greatest threats. Samsung will continue to monitor the ongoing climate change situation and pursue energy-efficient products and manufacturing processes in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the usage of renewable energies.

The company will also continue to pursue its policies of increasing energy efficiency and minimising the usage of resources so that its users can rest assured that they are doing their part to help mitigate climate change with products that require low electricity and provide high performance.

[1] 7 years is the average lifecycle of TV products.

[2] Based on internal research.

[3] The Carbon Trust is an accredited non-profit certification body established by the British government in 2001 to award the Carbon Footprint Certification to eco-friendly products and services after a comprehensive assessment of the carbon emissions produced throughout the entire production cycle of the product.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 03 December 2019 – Refrigerators are undeniably one of the greatest inventions of all time. They have been with us for many years now and have evolved gradually from the first block box with basic shelves to the contemporary, greatly advanced versions, comprising a number of features. Clearly refrigeration has greatly transformed our lives giving us the power to safely store and maintain the quality of our food. The Samsung RS5000 series does this effortlessly.

“As a human-centred company, Samsung is continually researching products that reflect the emerging design trend in kitchens today: clutter-free, simple, energy-efficient and clean cabinetry styles. Well-adapted to local conditions, technology like All-Around Cooling ensures that every item on every shelf and in every box remains evenly chilled. This is essential when it comes to keeping food stored fresher for longer. It’s the power of home innovation,” says Nithia Pillay, Director: Consumer Electronics at Samsung South Africa.

At a glance, there are many features that make the Samsung RS5000 an indispensable addition to your kitchen. These include both a 3 door and 2 door model.

The 3 Door model includes features such as:

SpaceMaxTM

The unique Samsung SpaceMax technology enables the walls to be much thinner, as it uses a minimal amount of high-efficiency insulation, and creates more storage space without increasing the external dimensions or compromising energy efficiency.

FlexZoneTM

The Samsung FlexZone* is an independently controlled compartment. It stores different foods and drinks at the optimal temperature, so that they stay fresh and tasty for longer. Four pre-set settings are ideal for preserving meats, cooling beverages, keeping fruits and vegetables fresh, or just storing more food.

Digital Inverter Technology

Samsung’s Digital Inverter Compressor lasts longer while saving energy up to 50%. Unlike conventional compressors, it automatically adjusts its speed in response to cooling demand, reducing wear and tear.

The 2 Door model includes features such as:

All-Around Cooling

This features ensures that all your food is properly cooled – wherever it is in the fridge. An all-around cooling system cools the fridge evenly from corner to corner ensuring that every item of food stays fresher for longer.

The Samsung RS5000 range also includes other incredible features such as:

Power Cool / Power Freeze – Fast Cooling and Freezing on Demand

Enjoy a rapid cooling performance with the New Samsung RS5000 Refrigerator series. At the touch of a button, Power Cool blows intensely cold air into the refrigerator to quickly cool your groceries or favourite drinks. Additionally, Power Freeze delivers a fast blast of cold air into the freezer. It’s great for freezing or firming up frozen food and making ice.

Slim Indoor IceMaker – More Ice, More Freezer Storage Space

The Samsung RS5000 allows you to have more space to store more food, but still, have enough ice with a Slim In-door Ice Maker*. As it’s built into the door, it gives you extra storage by freeing up freezer shelf space that can make and store plenty of ice. Its transparent plastic cover lets you easily see how much is left.

Wine Rack – Neatly Store More of Your Favourite Wine

Organise and neatly store more wine. A wine rack is designed to safely store bottles of wine, so they don’t roll around and are easy to reach. It can be installed in either the upper or lower refrigerator compartments so you can easily enjoy a glass of deliciously chilled wine whenever you like.

Deodorising Filter – Odour Eliminator Maintains Natural flavour

Keep the inside of the refrigerator deodorised and preserve the original flavour and aroma of food for longer. The built-in natural fibre Deodorising Filter eliminates strong smells as the air continually passes through activated carbon filters. There is, therefore, no need for other odour fighting solutions.

Veg Box – Easily Store More Vegetables and Fruit

A large capacity Veg Box provides a convenient space to store a large number of fresh vegetables and fruit. The large size makes it much easier to find everything, as they’re all in one place and easy to get to, so you can enjoy them more often without taking up valuable kitchen space.

The Samsung RS5000 series is packed with intelligent features, but is also big on looks. Its sleek and seamless counter-depth design will fit perfectly with the dimensions of your existing appliances and cabinetry to create a harmonious kitchen interior. It also has beautiful flat doors with recessed handles that don’t protrude. This refrigerator is a breath of fresh air in every way.

The range is available from Game, Makro, Dion Wired, Pick n Pay, Builders Warehouse, House n Home, Hirsch as well as Samsung Brand stores. The Samsung RS5000 series consists of:

RS65R5691B4/FA (3 Door) – 602 L – * Recommended Retail Price: R30 999.00
RS65R5411M9/FA (2 Door) – 617 L – * Recommended Retail Price: R20 999.00
RS64R5311B4/FA (2 Door) – 617 L – * Recommended Retail Price: R20 999.00
RS62R5011M9/FA (2 Door) – 647 L – * Recommended Retail Price: R16 999.00

*Recommended prices only. Prices may vary per store.