Galaxy S23+
2023.02.01
Product Environmental Report
At Samsung, we work to embed eco-conscious technology and
innovation in all of our products. By considering sustainability at
every step of the product life cycle, we aim to empower our
customers to join us in our journey to build together a better
tomorrow.
[1]

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Product Carbon Footprint
To understand the environmental impacts of our products, at Samsung Electronics,
we assess a product’s entire life cycle, including the sourcing, production,
distribution, product use and recycling phases.
At the production stage, we are aiming to expand the development and application
of recycled materials with a lower carbon footprint. At the distribution stage, we are
working to minimize packaging volume and weight to reduce carbon emissions.
Through initiatives like improving the energy efficiency of chargers, we are trying to
improve the environmental impact at the use stage.
Sourcing
Recycling
Production
Use
Distribution
Galaxy S23+ life cycle carbon emissions
kg CO2 eq. [2]
58.8
Galaxy S23+
Life Cycle Assessment
* based on UK configuration [2]
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
10%
Disposal
0.3%
Use
9.9 %
Distribution
6.1%
Production
83.7 %

Across the product lifecycle, from raw material sourcing to
disposal and recycling, we are doubling down on efforts
toward creating a circular economy.
To build toward a circular system, we are using recycled
materials and collecting e-waste to extract materials for
reuse. By 2030, we aim for 50% of the plastic used in our DX
products to incorporate recycled resin. By 2050, we will see
this figure increase to 100%.
Plastic
For the internal components of the Galaxy S23+, 20% of the plastic parts by weight
come from repurposed plastic sourced from discarded fishing nets and water barrels.
For external antenna lines, 10% of the plastic parts by weight come from recycled
PET bottles. For the back glass, 80 % of the deco film comes from recycled PET. [4]
Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a wider variety of recycled materials than any other Galaxy
smartphone, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass and post-consumer
recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, PET bottles and water barrels.
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Sourcing
To
prevent
hazardous
substances
from
entering
our
products,
we
inspect
manufactured parts and raw materials rigorously through our chemical management
system. [5]
Our Standards for the Control of Substances Used in Products [6] are based on global
regulations and standards, and we voluntarily established reduction plans for the use
of potentially hazardous substances, such as polyvinyl chloride(PVC), brominated
flame retardants(BFRs), beryllium, and antimony, as well as legally regulated
substances.
Aluminum
28% of the aluminum used by weight is recovered scrap sourced from during the
manufacturing processes, and used in the volume keys, side key, and SIM card tray
components on the side of the device.
Glass
The Galaxy S23+ is the first device to use Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, which
contains an average of 22% pre-consumer recycled glass for front screen and back
cover.
Chemical Mgmt.

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Production
We are expanding the use of renewable energy at our
business sites around the world.
Energy infrastructure and regulations which vary widely by
jurisdiction require region-specific transition plans.
Renewable 
Energy
We plan to run all operations of the DX Division on
renewable energy by 2027. [7]
All of our business sites where Galaxy S23+ is produced have
attained ISO14001(environmental management system) and
ISO50001(energy management system) certifications. [8]
Company-wide, we plan to obtain a platinum-level Zero
Waste to Landfill Certification, issued by safety certification
organization Underwriters Laboratories(UL), for all global
operations by 2025.
Safety and health 
certification at our 
production sites
100%

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Distribution
To
reduce
the
environmental
impact
of
our
product
packaging, we are replacing plastic packaging and protective
films with paper and recycled materials.
We are also reducing the volume and weight of packaging to
mitigate Green House Gas emissions in the transportation
and shipping process.
Our goal is to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile
product packaging by 2025. Since 2017, we have been
exploring ways to eliminate single-use plastics in packaging
by assessing every aspect of packaging design, down to the
smallest details. [9]
As a result, Galaxy S23+ contains only 1.7% of plastic in
terms of the total weight of packaging. [10]
Compared to Galaxy S7, we reduced the use of plastic in
packaging for Galaxy S23+ by 96.8%.
We use 100% recycled paper for the Galaxy S23+ packaging
box. [11]
96.8%
Reduced plastic 
in packaging
1.7%
Plastic 
In packaging
Recycled 
paper
100%
Eco 
Packaging

Environmental experts support product development at
Samsung Electronics so we can empower our customers to
use our products more sustainably.
During the product development phase, our stress tests help
ensure the longevity and consistent performance of our
products. This enables users to enjoy our products for longer
periods of time.
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Use
5 yrs & 4 gens
To reduce use-phase carbon emissions, we set our plan to
reduce power consumption by 30% compared to products
with the same specifications in 2019. [10] Our new products
follow this plan.
* Galaxy S23+ battery use time [12]
Repairability is one of our main priorities in product
development. In August 2022, we expanded the number of
authorized and independent service providers, started a self-
repair program in the US and will continue to expand this
program.
Galaxy
S23+
has
IP68
[13]
water
resistance
and
dust
protection, and we provide four generations of OS upgrades
and five years of security updates .
Energy 
Efficiency
Repair & 
Reuse
Security Update &
OS Upgrade

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Recycling
To promote the circular economy and a low-carbon society,
we are expanding responsible recycling globally.
Samsung's
local
recycling
programs
provide
collection
services tailored to each region for customers disposing e-
waste, and we take back all electrical and electronic waste
regardless of product brand.
Samsung Electronics has installed used mobile phone and
accessory collection boxes at repair centers in 34 countries
including the US, Brazil, and Spain, to take back e-waste
from customers. We plan to expand the scope of our e-waste
collection system from approximately 50 countries to about
180 countries by 2030.
Collected electronic goods are sorted, pre-processed, and
shredded to be recycled as materials. Some of the materials
like plastic are used for new product manufacturing. We also
internally
operate
Requirements
for
Recycling
Service
Partners that specify compliance obligations related to EHS-
related
laws
and
regulations,
supplier
management,
prohibition of illegal waste exportation, etc.
Collection

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Endnotes
Disclaimer
1. UL certified only for the US configuration.
2. The Carbon Trust of the UK calculated greenhouse gases generated in the entire process from product
production to disposal in accordance with the Carbon Footprint Evaluation Standard(PAS 2050) and obtained
the 'CO2 Measured' certification to evaluate product carbon emissions. Based on the certification results,
Samsung Electronics continues to make efforts in the product development stage to improve the
environmental characteristics of the product.
- PAS 2050:2011 – Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of
goods and services
- Product Carbon Footprints : Requirements for Certification v2
- Database : Footprint Expert v4.4, EcoInvent 3.8
3. System boundary of Life Cycle Assessment
- Production : Pre-manufacturing(Parts and materials constituting the products and its transportation)
and Product assembly by Samsung Electronics / Distribution : From Vietnam to UK / Use : 3 years
use / Disposal : Waste treatment of parts and material
4. Recycled materials have undergone Environmental Claim Validation(ECV) by UL.
Method : Environmental Claim Validation Procedure for Recycled content, UL 2809 – Fifth Edition
- PCM 20% : Top speaker module upper & lower, Bottom speaker module upper, Volume key, Side key
- OBP 5% + PCM 15% : Bottom speaker module lower
- Recycled PBT 10% : Front insert
- Recycled PET 80 % : Deco film of the back glass
* OBP : Ocean Bound Plastic
* PCM : Post Consumer Material
* Recycled PBT : Recycled Polybutylene Terephthalate
5. Samsung hereby declares that all Samsung electronic devices are compliant with the following
regulations:
- Directive 2011/65/ EU on the Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment.
- REACH SVHC Regulation(EC) No 1907/2006
- The California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003
- European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC
- EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC
- WEEE : Directive 2012/19/EC
- ISO11469:2016 Plastics - Generic identification and marking of plastics products
6. Standards for the Control of Substances Used in Products
https://www.samsung.com/us/sustainability/environment/environment-data/
7. Samsung Electronics has joined RE100, in a collaborative effort to reduce indirect carbon emissions from
power consumption, and aims to match electric power needs with renewable energy by 2050 for all
operations globally. As part of this initiative, Samsung Electronics plans to run all operations outside of Korea
as well as the DX Division on renewable energy within five years. The company’s renewable energy sourcing
methods will include, but not limited to, signing power purchase agreements(PPA), purchasing renewable
energy certificates and participating in green pricing programs.
8. Our business sites are required to meet international standards for ISO14001(environmental management
system) and ISO50001(energy management system) certifications. We also strive to ensure that our suppliers
have robust occupational health and safety management systems in place by encouraging them to attain
certification for international standards and reflect related outcomes in the comprehensive supplier
evaluations. As of 2021, all business sites of Samsung Electronics have attained the certifications and 86% of
suppliers subject to comprehensive evaluation of partner have acquired the certification.

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Endnotes
9. History of Galaxy S Eco-Conscious Packaging
https://news.samsung.com/us/infographic-history-of-galaxy-s-eco-conscious-packaging/
10. To meet the request of some clients, plastic shrink vinyl or PP sealing sticker is applied to some
packaging variations.
11. 100% recycled paper was applied to the product package unit box, excluding PP sealing sticker and
shrink vinyl at the request of some clients, and pulp tray inside packaging. The Paper used in the package box
has been verified by the Forest Stewardship Council as 100% recycled.
12. Galaxy S23+ battery use time
Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value
considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard.
The rated capacity declared by the battery manufacturer is 4,565mAh.
Battery use time is calculated based on the power measured in our laboratory based on the initial shipment
status product. Battery use time can be updated and changed to measure in conditions similar to the
consumer environment. The actual battery charging time, use time, and lifetime may vary depending on the
network environment, the apps used, the amount of calls and messages, the frequency of charging, usage
patterns, applications, and other factors.
https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/battery/
13. Based on test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not
advised for beach or pool use.
Recycling
Samsung established waste collection systems in each region as we work tirelessly to enhance the collection
and recycling of waste products. We also offer product take-back and recycling services for Samsung
products in countries with local take-back legislation. We are always looking to expand to additional
locations.
https://www.samsung.com/us/sustainability/environment/environment-data/
Eco-Management
Samsung Electronics set the foundation for eco-management as a philosophy for the 21st century through the
commitments made in the Samsung Environmental Declaration in 1992. Since then, we have gone beyond
mere passive adherence to environmental regulations and laws. We have put eco-management into action and
are leading the way to a sustainable future by offering our customers eco-friendly products. We believe a
healthy environment is essential to the future of society.
Corporate Sustainability Management
Samsung is constantly striving to deliver innovative products and services across the value chain. This is
rooted in our core values in economy, society and environment. Therefore, we monitor the financial and non-
financial impacts that we exert on society in order to maximize our positive impacts while minimizing any
negative ones.
https://www.samsung.com/global/sustainability/main/
Battery capacity
(Typical)
Internet use time
(LTE)
Internet use time
(Wi-Fi)
Continuous call time
4,700mAh
Up to 22Hours 
Up to 24Hours 
Up to 44Hours