Samsung Electro-Mechanics Receives Presidential Award as 'Resource Circulation Leading Company' Hosted by Ministry of Environment

Recognition of Achievements in Eco-Friendly Activities Such as Waste Recycling
President Jang Deok-hyun: "Eco-Friendly Management Is an Essential Area for Sustainable Corporate Growth"

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Suwon Plant View / Source=Samsung Electro-Mechanics

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Pyeonghwa] Samsung Electro-Mechanics Suwon Plant was selected as a 'Leading Resource Circulation and Outstanding Performance Workplace' at the 'Resource Circulation Day' ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Environment on the 6th, receiving the highest award, the Presidential Award.

The Ministry of Environment awards the Leading Resource Circulation Company Award to companies that contribute to promoting resource circulation by reducing waste generated during the product manufacturing process or activating recycling. The decision is made by evaluating the management's commitment to improving resource circulation goals and the establishment of waste generation and treatment systems.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics recycled 94.8% of waste through eco-friendly management activities such as waste recycling and reduction. They established a tracking management system for waste generation, discharge, and treatment overall, and recycle waste alkali and wastewater sludge generated in the manufacturing process. By recycling incinerated waste, they reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 14,000 tons, which is equivalent to the amount of greenhouse gases absorbed by 15,000 pine trees annually.

Since 2019, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has set a 'zero waste discharge' goal and has been building waste recycling facilities. They continuously invest in developing new fuels and treatment methods. Through 'Miracle Routine,' a voluntary resource circulation campaign by employees, they also practice eco-friendly management in daily life.

Jang Deokhyun, President of Samsung Electro-Mechanics, said, "We will make the environment a core of corporate competitiveness and establish an environmental and energy management system to minimize wastewater and waste generated during product development and production processes," adding, "Let us strive to use resources and energy efficiently to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions."

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