One Step at a Time Moving Towards a More Sustainable Business

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▪ Introduction to Samsung Electronics

▪ “Embedding sustainability”: where are we at?

▪ How far advanced is your organisation?

▪ 2 key messages

▪ Examples: supply chain, energy, digital skills

▪ Thought for the day

What I will cover today

▪ Global leader in technology & innovation

▪ 319,000 employees

▪ 25% of employees in R&D

▪ 84 countries

▪ Global sales $196bn

Introduction to Samsung Electronics

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2010: “embedding sustainability” is in its infancy

“93% of CEOs see sustainability as important to their company’s future success.

Yet, most do not know how to embed sustainability into their company.”

Source: NBS.net

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2016: “embedding sustainability” is clearly difficult and slow

“Many companies claim that sustainability is embedded in their DNA or sits at the heart of their business.

The reality is that very few corporations have fully integrated or embedded sustainability into their business models.”

Source: SustainAbility 2016

Where is your organisation on this maturity scale?

Source: Planet Positive

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2016 Sustainable Best Practice Report:Are the organisations represented this audience more advanced?

Key messages1. One step at a time

Cultural change takes time

Aim 1 step further on maturity scale and build on success2. Results first, communication second

Example: Energy

75% energysavings

42% energy efficiency across entire product portfolio (2015 vs. 2008)

52% energy savings

High Efficiency Charger

Ultra Power Saving Mode44%

energy savings

Example: Supply Chain

Stakeholder engagement, Europe

• Stakeholder events since 2014

• 1:1 expert interviews since 2016

• NGOs, academics, policy makers, industry bodies, etc…

• Covering material issues, e.g. supply chain and human rights

Result: • Increased understanding of best practice• Willingness to change

5m young people in EU28 unemployed(source: Eurostat 2015)

825,000 ICT vacancies(source: EC)

digitalskills gap

Example: Digital Skills

Thought for the dayThere’s much we can all still improve… the glass is half full!

Thought for the dayThere’s much we can all still improve… the glass is half full!Although….

Thought for the dayThere’s much we can all still improve… the glass is half full!Although….

Thank you

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