Samsung Electronics Wins 'Green Masterpiece Award'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyewon] Samsung Electronics announced on the 12th that it received the 'Green Masterpiece Award,' the highest corporate honor, at the '2021 Korea Green Product of the Year' organized by the non-profit civic group Green Purchasing Network.

The 'Green Product of the Year' award is given based on evaluations of a product's environmental improvement effects by experts and consumers. A panel consisting of 22 consumer and environmental organizations nationwide and over 500 consumers participates to select products that combine eco-friendliness and marketability.

Samsung Electronics was recognized for its green management activities by receiving the 'Green Masterpiece Award,' which is only granted to companies that have won the 'Green Product of the Year' for more than 11 years. Twelve products, including the Galaxy S21, Neo QLED, Bespoke Refrigerator, and Bespoke Wind-Free Air Conditioner, were selected as 'Green Products of the Year.'

Additionally, the Bespoke Wind-Free Air Conditioner Gallery and Wind-Free Air Conditioner Wall-Mounted Wide Clean, equipped with Wind-Free cooling functions that save power and filters that can be washed and reused, were also included in the list of awardees.

Kim Hyungnam, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics Global CS Center, stated, "Samsung Electronics operates its own eco-design process, an internal eco-assessment system, to consider eco-friendliness from the product design stage. We will continue activities to increase product energy efficiency and minimize resource use by utilizing evaluation standards from credible external certification bodies."

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