Samsung Neo QLED and OLED Receive 'Carbon Reduction' Certification from Germany's TUV Rheinland

Certification of a Total of 8 New Product Series for 2024 Model Year

Samsung Electronics announced on the 5th that it has obtained the German TUV Rheinland 'Product Carbon Reduction' certification for a total of 8 new product series (34 models), including the 2024 Samsung Neo QLED, OLED, and The Frame.

TUV Rheinland evaluates the greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout the entire lifecycle of TV products?from manufacturing, transportation, usage, to disposal?according to international standards and awards the 'Carbon Footprint' certification. After receiving the Carbon Footprint certification, products that reduce carbon emissions through continuous attention and effort compared to existing models in the same class are awarded the Product Carbon Reduction certification.

Kim Yongjae, Vice President of Samsung Electronics Visual Display Business Division (left), and Frank Holzmann, Global Vice President of TUV Rheinland Electrical and Electronics Division, are posing for a commemorative photo at the 'Carbon Reduction' certification award ceremony. / Photo by Samsung Electronics

Since obtaining the UK Carbon Trust carbon reduction certification in 2021 for the Neo QLED, the first TV supporting 4K or higher resolution, Samsung Electronics has been expanding the range and scale of certified products annually, including QLED, Crystal UHD, lifestyle TVs, OLED, monitors, and signage. This year, new product categories such as soundbars have been added, and more than 60 models are expected to receive either Carbon Footprint certification or Product Carbon Reduction certification.

Samsung Electronics’ Visual Display Business Division also became the first in the industry to receive certification from Germany’s TUV Rheinland for the method of calculating carbon emissions by measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the entire product lifecycle. The certification confirms that data collection, analysis, and greenhouse gas emission calculations are conducted according to internationally compliant management regulations and documented execution manuals, ensuring transparency and reproducibility of the results.

Kim Yong-jae, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Visual Display Business Division, said, "Samsung Electronics is not only focused on technological innovation but is also continuously striving for a sustainable future. As the global number one company leading the TV market, we will continue to introduce products for a better future."

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