Samsung and LG Electronics Receive Top Honors at US EPA Energy Star Awards

Awarded 'Excellence in Sustainability'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics received the highest rating, the 'Sustainable Excellence Award,' from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their energy reduction activities.

On the 6th, Samsung Electronics announced that it received the 'Sustainable Excellence Award,' the highest regular award grade, at the '2022 ENERGY STAR Awards' hosted by the U.S. EPA and Department of Energy. The ENERGY STAR Award is given by the U.S. government to evaluate energy reduction and ENERGY STAR certification utilization activities among over 20,000 companies and organizations.

Samsung Electronics was recognized for its achievements in improving energy efficiency in products and workplaces, winning the Sustainable Excellence Award in the manufacturer category for the ninth time, and also received the main award, the 'Partner of the Year Award,' in the energy management category. In 2021, Samsung Electronics obtained ENERGY STAR certification for 381 high-efficiency energy products in the U.S., among which 50 products received the ENERGY STAR 'Most Efficient' rating, awarded to products with the highest energy reduction effect.

Kim Hyung-nam, Vice President and Head of Samsung Electronics Global CS Center, said, "Energy efficiency in products and workplaces is an important area where Samsung Electronics strives for the environment," adding, "We will continue to provide high-efficiency energy products to contribute to consumers' eco-friendly daily lives."

LG InstaView refrigerator (domestic name: Knock-On Magic Space) certified by ENERGY STAR (left) and LG WashTower (right).

LG Electronics also received the Sustainable Excellence Award at the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards. The ENERGY STAR certified products LG Electronics sold in North America during 2021 have energy efficiency equivalent to reducing carbon dioxide emissions comparable to those produced by 77,681 cars in one year. Additionally, ENERGY STAR certified washing machines and dishwashers sold last year can save approximately 140 billion liters of water over their product lifetimes, enough to fill about 57,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Besides the Sustainable Excellence Award, LG Electronics received the Advanced Technology Award, given to products applying innovative energy-saving technologies. The 43 refrigerator models that received the Advanced Technology Award are equipped with the inverter linear compressor, a core component of LG's premium refrigerators. The inverter linear compressor offers excellent energy efficiency, has a simple structure for superior durability, and uses R600a refrigerant, which has a very low global warming potential.

Yoon Tae-bong, Vice President and Head of LG Electronics North America and U.S. subsidiary, stated, "To create a sustainable future, we will not only continue to introduce environmentally conscious products and services but also make our best efforts to contribute to the environment throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development to disposal."

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