In 2021, Samsung MX Business set four sustainability goals. Through consistent effort, all of them have been
achieved: incorporating recycled material in all new mobile products1), eliminating single-use plastics from its
mobile packaging2), reducing standby power consumption in Galaxy mobile phone chargers to below 0.005 W3), and
achieving the 'Zero Waste to Landfill' Platinum grade4) across manufacturing sites5) by 2025.
Incorporate at least one recycled material in every module of every mobile product.
Return 110% of the water consumed, and pursue the highest level of Alliance for Water Stewardship certification for responsible water management practices.
Conserve ecosystems equivalent in area to its global operations5).
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Galaxy S25 has received the 2025 Design for Recycling® Award, the highest honor for sustainable product design, from the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), a leading industry organization dedicated to promoting recycling and circular innovation. This award recognizes Samsung’s innovative efforts to advance circularity and scale its use of recycled materials.
Learn moreSamsung Electronics has been named a finalist in the Circularity category of the 2025 Reuters Global Sustainability Awards for our Circular Battery Supply Chain applied in the Galaxy S25.
Learn moreGalaxy Book6 Pro was recognized for its energy efficiency technology at the 29th Energy Winner of the Year Awards, hosted by Consumers Korea and sponsored by the South Korean Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, and the Korea Energy Agency. It received the 2026 Energy Winner Award.
The Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Book6 Pro have been selected as the ‘Green Product of the Year 2026’ by the Korea Green Purchasing Network (KGPN), a non-profit civic organization in South Korea.
Samsung Electronics has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list, ranking 7th in the Corporate Social Responsibility category for Ocean Mode. Available starting with the Galaxy S26 Series, Ocean Mode is an underwater photography feature designed to support coral reef monitoring and restoration.
Furthermore, 'Coral in Focus', a coral reef restoration project utilizing 'Ocean Mode', won the Gold Award in the Best Sustainability or Conservation Initiative category at the 2026 Halo Awards hosted by Engage for Good.
Galaxy S26 Ultra was named Best in Show at the 2026 Global Mobile Awards held during the Mobile World Congress. This honor recognizes its advanced security and privacy features, alongside the newly enhanced Galaxy AI experience.
Learn moreThe Samsung Global Goals App, developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), won Bronze in the "Partnership or Collaboration – Responsible Technology" category at the 2024 Anthem Awards.
Additionally, at the 2025 Webby Awards, our Generation17 video created to champion the Global Goals was recognized for excellence in the "Video & Film - Corporate Social Responsibility (Branded) 2025" category.
