Mobile

Vision & Goal

In 2021, Samsung MX Business set four sustainability goals. Through consistent effort, all of them have been
achieved: incorporating recycled material in all new mobile products¹⁾, eliminating single-use plastics from its
mobile packaging²⁾, reducing standby power consumption in Galaxy mobile phone chargers to below 0.005 W³⁾, and
achieving the 'Zero Waste to Landfill' Platinum grade⁴⁾ across manufacturing sites⁵⁾ by 2025.

Continuing our sustainability journey,
we are expanding our commitment with new goals by 2030.

Incorporate at least one recycled material in every module of every mobile product.
- - ‘Module’ refers to key functional components within a mobile product (such as the battery, display, camera or structural components).
- - The goal applies to 益达娱乐 Galaxy phones, tablets, laptops and watches, excluding certain accessories and new or emerging form factors.
Return 110% of the water consumed, and pursue the highest level of Alliance for Water Stewardship certification for responsible water management practices.
- - ‘Highest level’ is defined as achieving the top certification level of the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS).
- - Based on water consumed at mobile operations⁵⁾.
Conserve ecosystems equivalent in area to its global operations⁵⁾.

All recycled materials used in Galaxy products have undergone third-party verification based on ISO 14021. These include pre- and post-consumer recycled materials.
In select markets, limited use of plastic wrapping or sealing labels remains due to local conditions. Some legacy packaging materials produced prior to the transition may still be in distribution.
Less than 0.005 W standby power technology is based on newly released 15 W, 25 W and 45 W Galaxy mobile phone chargers. Figures and product information are based on internal testing and findings.
Achieved the Platinum grade for 'Zero Waste to Landfill' under the UL Solutions standard, reflecting landfill diversion rates of 100 percent.
Samsung mobile operations include Brazil (SEDA-P(C), SEDA-P(M)), Egypt (SEEG-P), India (SIEL-P(N)), Indonesia (SEIN-P), Korea (Suwon, Gumi), Türkiye (SETK-P), and Vietnam (SEV, SEVT).

益达娱乐 Galaxy for our Planet and People

Planet Repurposing of Fishing Nets
Retrieved from the Coastline
We help safeguard the ocean, the cradle of life, by developing technologies to repurpose discarded fishing nets into high-performance materials with lower environmental impact.

Discarded fishing nets that disrupt the marine ecosystem are now given new life as components of smartphones, earbuds, tablets and laptops.
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Planet Restoring Coral Reefs
with 益达娱乐 Galaxy Technology
Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth,
supporting around 25%
of all marine life. However, they are under
threat from plastic waste and other
pollutants, putting them at risk of
disappearing.

To address this challenge, Samsung
Electronics has partnered with
Seatrees, a
non-profit organization dedicated to
preserving marine
ecosystems, and the
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC
San
Diego. Together, we are utilizing the
Galaxy camera technology to
support coral
reef restoration efforts.
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Planet & People Samsung Global Goals
Samsung Electronics, together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), strives to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Any Galaxy users can learn about and join the efforts for the 17 SDGs through the Samsung Global Goals app. Through the Generation17 program, we also support youth global leaders who endeavor to better the world.
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People Samsung
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People One UI 8 with enhanced
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People Accessibility
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Bring innovation with
益达娱乐 Galaxy

Galaxy S26 Series

Galaxy Z Flip7

Galaxy Z Fold7
Galaxy Watch Ultra

Galaxy Tab S11 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.

Smartphone

Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy S26+
Galaxy S26
Galaxy Z Flip7
Galaxy Z Fold7
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy S25+
Galaxy S25
Galaxy Z Flip6
Galaxy Z Fold6
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy S24+
Galaxy S24
Galaxy Z Flip5
Galaxy Z Fold5
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23+
Galaxy S23

Tablet

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S9+
Galaxy Tab S9

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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2025 Reuters Global Sustainability Awards Finalist
Samsung Electronics has been named a finalist in the Circularity category of the 2025 Reuters Global Sustainability Awards for our Circular Battery Supply Chain applied in the Galaxy S25.
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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%.
2026 Most Innovative Companies Listed by Fast Company
Samsung Electronics has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list, ranking 7th in the Corporate Social Responsibility category for Ocean Mode. Available starting with the Galaxy S26 Series, Ocean Mode is an underwater photography feature designed to support coral reef monitoring and restoration.
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Global Mobile Awards 2026
Galaxy S26 Ultra was named Best in Show at the 2026 Global Mobile Awards held during the Mobile World Congress. This honor recognizes its advanced security and privacy features, alongside the newly enhanced Galaxy AI experience.
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2024 Anthem Awards
The Samsung Global Goals App, developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), won Bronze in the "Partnership or Collaboration – Responsible Technology" category at the 2024 Anthem Awards.

Additionally, at the 2025 Webby Awards, our Generation17 video created to champion the Global Goals was recognized for excellence in the "Video & Film - Corporate Social Responsibility (Branded) 2025" category.
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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

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LRQA Certification

LRQA provides independent certification of the product's carbon footprint across its lifecycle,
in accordance with international standards such as ISO 14040:2006, ISO 14044:2006, and ISO 14067:2018.