Samsung Electronics recently released its 2024 Sustainability report, showcasing the company’s dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. This report highlights Samsung’s ongoing efforts in sustainable management, with a specific focus on how this impacts smartphone users and Galaxy S24 owners.
Key points from Samsung’s sustainability report include:
– The company is prioritizing the use of recycled materials in its products, with the Galaxy S24 series incorporating significant recycled content.
– Samsung is working towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions for its device business by revamping processes from development to recycling.
– The Galaxy S24 series is the first line from Samsung to feature recycled cobalt and rare earth elements.
– Components like the side and volume keys include a minimum of 10% pre-consumer recycled TPU, derived from shoe production byproducts.
In terms of material composition in the Galaxy S24 series:
– The front and back glass contain an average of 25% recycled content.
– Speaker modules in the top and bottom include at least 40% recycled steel.
– The Galaxy S24 Ultra contains 28% recycled aluminum in various components.
– Batteries in the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24+ models have at least 50% and 10% recycled cobalt, respectively.
– All magnets in the speaker modules are made with 100% recycled neodymium.
Samsung is also taking steps towards sustainability by eliminating single-use plastics from product packaging. For instance, all boxes for Galaxy S24 models are now made from 100% recycled paper materials.
This commitment to sustainability not only benefits the environment but also reflects Samsung’s dedication to producing innovative devices with a reduced environmental impact. Phone Canada is excited to see how these efforts will continue to shape the future of telecommunications technology.
