Samsung Electronics 2026 Sustainability Report: Strategic Focus on Water Management and Emissions Reductions
On June 26, Samsung Electronics unveiled its 2026 Sustainability Report, emphasizing the company’s commitment to comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks, which are critical for sustaining growth in an era characterized by geopolitical complexities and AI advancements. A key focal point of this report is Samsung’s strategic approach to water management, involving a systematic framework applied across global manufacturing sites and initiatives aimed at safeguarding aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental Strategy and Achievements
Aligned with the New Environmental Strategy introduced in September 2022, Samsung strives for net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions alongside maximizing resource circularity through technological innovations.
The Device eXperience (DX) Division has notably advanced towards reaching its net zero emissions goal by transitioning 94.8% of its energy consumption to renewable sources by the end of 2025. Additionally, the division achieved a 34.4% reduction in power consumption across its product models since 2019 due to the implementation of high-efficiency energy technologies.
Progress in resource circularity and water stewardship is evident, with the DX Division increasing recycled plastic usage in product components to 33.7%, attaining UL Solutions’ highest Zero Waste to Landfill validation at global sites, and achieving a 67.2% water replenishment rate in 2025. The objective remains to fully replenish global water consumption by 2030.
Samsung’s Device Solutions (DS) Division targets net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, incorporating three additional regenerative catalytic systems and enhancing equipment energy efficiency. Efforts towards low-power technology advancements have facilitated the commercialization of energy-efficient products like HBM4 and PM1763. The division aims to improve the energy efficiency of its HBM and server SSD products by 2.5 and 4 times, respectively, by 2030 to support AI infrastructure solutions. Moreover, the DS Division adopted a Water Positive approach, restoring approximately 240,000 tonnes of water resources.
Social and Governance Initiatives
Samsung remains dedicated to a safe and healthy work environment, aiming for zero workplace accidents and a leading global lost time injury rate by 2030. The company expanded third-party audits to encompass 122 first-tier and 39 second-tier suppliers, additionally forming a Supply Chain Sustainability Committee in late 2025. This committee addresses broad supply chain challenges, including labor rights and environmental management.
In its corporate citizenship endeavors, Samsung has implemented programs to support future generations and community development. The Samsung Software·AI Academy for Youth (SSAFY) has trained about 2,000 young software professionals, while the Samsung Hope Stepping Stone initiative, enhancing housing stability for youth, established a center in Incheon in 2025, totaling 16 centers and assisting 15,092 individuals across all sites.
This year’s report corresponds with global disclosure standards and is accessible through Samsung’s Sustainability website.
The full 2026 Samsung Electronics Sustainability Report is available for download.
