On June 26, Samsung Electronics launched the 2026 version of its Sustainability Report.
The report particulars Samsung’s key environmental, social and governance methods and achievements as the corporate works to satisfy its company tasks and construct a basis for sustainable development amid evolving geopolitical dangers and the speedy development of AI. In explicit, the report highlights progress in water stewardship via a scientific water administration framework throughout international manufacturing websites and initiatives to preserve aquatic ecosystems.
[Environment]
Under the New Environmental Strategy introduced in September 2022, Samsung stays dedicated to attaining internet zero Scope 1 and a couple of emissions, maximizing useful resource circularity and addressing environmental challenges via technological innovation.
As a part of its aim to attain internet zero Scope 1 and a couple of emissions by 2030, Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division transitioned 94.8% of its complete power consumption to renewable power as of the tip of 2025. The division additionally decreased energy consumption by a mean of 34.4% in contrast with 2019 by making use of high-efficiency power applied sciences to its consultant product fashions.1
Significant progress was made in useful resource circularity and water stewardship efforts. The DX Division elevated the proportion of recycled plastic utilized in plastic parts throughout all merchandise to 33.7%2 and earned UL Solutions’ highest Zero Waste to Landfill validation score in any respect international manufacturing websites. Additionally, the division achieved a water replenishment charge of 67.2% in 2025 as a part of its aim to replenish 100% of worldwide water consumption by 2030.
Meanwhile, Samsung’s Device Solutions (DS) Division continued its efforts to attain internet zero Scope 1 and a couple of emissions by 2050, introducing three extra regenerative catalytic techniques and bettering tools power effectivity. The division additionally superior low-power applied sciences to fulfill its reminiscence energy consumption discount targets, enabling the well timed commercialization of extra energy-efficient merchandise reminiscent of HBM4 and PM1763. By 2030, the division plans to enhance the power effectivity of its HBM and server SSD merchandise by 2.5 occasions and Four occasions, respectively, to supply prospects with optimized AI infrastructure options.
Furthermore, the DS Division adopted a Water Positive strategy aimed toward replenishing extra water than it consumes, restoring roughly 240,000 tonnes of water sources.
[Social and Governance]
Samsung continues to foster a secure and wholesome working surroundings for all staff, with the aim of attaining zero critical accidents and the best international degree of misplaced time damage charge by 2030.
Across its provide chain, Samsung expanded the scope of third-party audits to incorporate 122 first-tier suppliers and 39 second-tier suppliers. The firm additionally launched a Supply Chain Sustainability Committee in late 2025 to handle provide chain-wide points, together with labor rights, environmental administration and occupational security and well being.
As a part of its company citizenship efforts, Samsung carried out a variety of company social accountability applications to help future generations and strengthen communities. Samsung Software·AI Academy for Youth (SSAFY), the corporate’s flagship expertise growth program, helped practice roughly 2,000 younger software program professionals. Samsung Hope Stepping Stone — a program that helps housing stability and future readiness for younger individuals looking for independence — opened a middle in Incheon in 2025, bringing the full variety of facilities to 16 and supporting 15,092 individuals throughout all places.
This yr’s report aligns with international disclosure requirements and is built-in with Samsung’s Sustainability web site to enhance accessibility.
The full 2026 Samsung Electronics Sustainability Report could be downloaded right here.
