Samsung environment
2007 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
Environmental & Social Report
Contents
Message from the CEO
08
At a Glance
10
Company Profile
Financial Performance
Our Sustainability
Our Environment
11
14
16
20
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
21
22
23
27
Our Business Partners
44
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
45
46
47
49
Our Community
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
Our Customers
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
Our Employees
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
Appendix
Assurance Report
Global Network
Reader Feedback Survey
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Report Overview
Purpose
The 2007 Samsung Electronics Environmental & Social Report shows our economic, environmental, and social activities and performances. Through this report, we aim to communicate our sustainability management activities to our stakeholders and readers in a transparent manner. This report provides an opportunity to reassess our achievements and receive valuable feedback from our stakeholders. That, in turn, will enable us to contribute more effectively to the sustainable development of mankind.
Scope and Period
This Report covers activities from January 1 to December 31, 2006. However, when comparisons with past performances were necessary, data from 2004 and 2005 were used.
The scope of the Report is the domestic operations of Samsung Electronics, including Seoul office and eight local worksites. Also included are the activities of our domestic and overseas subsidiaries when necessary.
Report Guidelines and External Assurance
As the second Environmental & Social Report published by Samsung Electronics, this Report
Environmental & Social Report
Contents
Message from the CEO
08
At a Glance
10
Company Profile
Financial Performance
Our Sustainability
Our Environment
11
14
16
20
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
21
22
23
27
Our Business Partners
44
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
45
46
47
49
Our Community
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
Our Customers
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
Our Employees
Philosophy & Policy
Focus Areas
Management System
Activity & Performance
Appendix
Assurance Report
Global Network
Reader Feedback Survey
52
53
54
55
56
64
65
66
67
70
72
73
74
75
76
84
84
86
89
Report Overview
Purpose
The 2007 Samsung Electronics Environmental & Social Report shows our economic, environmental, and social activities and performances. Through this report, we aim to communicate our sustainability management activities to our stakeholders and readers in a transparent manner. This report provides an opportunity to reassess our achievements and receive valuable feedback from our stakeholders. That, in turn, will enable us to contribute more effectively to the sustainable development of mankind.
Scope and Period
This Report covers activities from January 1 to December 31, 2006. However, when comparisons with past performances were necessary, data from 2004 and 2005 were used.
The scope of the Report is the domestic operations of Samsung Electronics, including Seoul office and eight local worksites. Also included are the activities of our domestic and overseas subsidiaries when necessary.
Report Guidelines and External Assurance
As the second Environmental & Social Report published by Samsung Electronics, this Report