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Corporate Citizenship Profile. By: Kayla Kowalek. Sustainable Practices. Eco-Friendly Products Evaluation of resource efficiency, environmental hazardousness, and energy efficiency since 2004 650 internal a uditors to evaluate the environmental quality of manufacturing and materials.
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Corporate Citizenship Profile By: Kayla Kowalek
Sustainable Practices • Eco-Friendly Products • Evaluation of resource efficiency, environmental hazardousness, and energy efficiency since 2004 • 650 internal auditors to evaluate the environmental quality of manufacturing and materials. • Recycling Direct • Drop-off locations for old electronics • Partner directly with recycling companies
Sustainable Practices • Green Partnerships • Some other ways we promote being green are: • Working with leading retailers to drive adoption of eco-friendly products • Working with utilities to educate and reward consumers for their smarter energy choices • Working with NGOs to drive positive green action • Working with EPA and DoE to meet government standards • SmartWay Transport • Plug-in to eCycling • Green Power • ENERGY STAR
Sustainable Practices • Energy STAR Specifications • The majority of HDTVs, monitors, mobile phones’ power supplies, mobile computers, printers, and home appliances meet specifications. • All LED TVs exceed Energy STAR V.3.0 by over 50% • All dishwashers exceed Energy STAR V.3.0 by 9.7% • All clothes washers exceed Energy STAR V.3.0 by 48%
Community/Individual Assistance & Development • Citizenship Focus • Social Welfare • Culture & Arts • Volunteer Services • Academics & Education
Community/Individual Assistance & Development • Hope for Children • Supply products • Lend expertise • Provide financial support
Community/Individual Assistance & Development • Solve for Tomorrow • Contest for schools to win products • About $1,000,000 to schools each year
Corporate Giving • Europe: Pink Ribbon Campaign • Ukraine: Touch of Hope • Africa: Bridge Program • India: Tagore Literature Awards • China: Hope Primary School
Ethical Practices • Philosophy: “to devote our talent and technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society.” • Values: People, Excellence, Change, Integrity, & Co-prosperity.
Ethical Practices • Business Principles • We care for the environment, health, and safety. • We maintain a clean organizational culture. • We comply with laws and ethical standards. • We respect customers, shareholders, and employees. • We are a socially responsible corporate citizen.
Other Citizenship Initiatives • Companions for a Better Life • Canine Center for Companionship • Assistance Dog Services • Guide Dog School for the Blind • Working Dog Breeding Center • Detector Dog & Rescue Dog Operations
Other Citizenship Initiatives • Equestrian Team • Riding for the Disabled Program Team • Partner of Crufts • The world’s largest dog show
Rating • Sustainability: Good. Many products are beyond ENERGY STAR standards. • Community/Individual Assistance & Development: Excellent. They have many programs in the United Stated and worldwide to help the community. • Corporate Giving: Average. They donate to five different organizations throughout the world. • Ethical Practices: Good. The values and business principles are ethical and the philosophy focuses on a better global society.
Resources • http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/ • http://horse.samsung.com/eng/index.do • http://mydog.samsung.com/ • http://www.samsungsuperleague.com • http://www.crufts.org.uk/