Samsung Display announced on the 11th that it received carbon emission reduction certification for smartphone panels, making it the first in the industry.
Samsung Display has reduced carbon emissions by more than 10% compared to previous models in the entire process of manufacturing, distributing, using, and disposing of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels for the Galaxy S24 and Z Flip 6 launched this year, obtaining the 'carbon emission reduction certification' (PCR) from TUV Rheinland.
The 'carbon emission reduction certification' is awarded to products that have reduced the amount of carbon emissions generated during the production, distribution, use, and disposal of electronic products compared to their predecessors. This certification was first introduced by TUV Rheinland in 2023 to objectively evaluate the carbon emission reduction activities throughout the product lifecycle.
To reduce carbon emissions, Samsung Display first introduced a real-time monitoring system for non-operating hours of its panel manufacturing equipment. Through this, the operational efficiency was improved by minimizing the standby power of the equipment, reducing the power consumption in the manufacturing facilities of the two types of panels by more than 5%.
Utilizing wind energy, a representative renewable energy source, as an energy source in the manufacturing process for the first time in the industry, it also received high marks in carbon emission reduction management. Additionally, it improved the treatment efficiency of process gases (N2O, nitrous oxide) used in deposition, thereby reducing the emission of process gases.
Lee Geon-hyung, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Infrastructure, noted, 'Samsung Display is making various efforts to reduce carbon emissions in domestic and international manufacturing processes for the sustainable growth of the industry,' adding, 'Starting with the carbon emission reduction certification for the company's flagship product, smartphone OLED, we will continue our efforts to reduce carbon emissions for all production products.'