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Samsung
Samsung , owned by South Korean multinational electronics corporation Samsung Electronics Co ., Ltd ., is a well-known gadget and home appliances brand . Samsung is invested in changing the use of plastic within the development of its products and packaging , instead refocusing on recycled paper and bio-based materials .
Overall , the company aims to lower its carbon footprint . To achieve this goal , the brand is starting by using 100 % renewable energy throughout its U . S . production and operational facilities . In terms of products , Samsung champions energy efficiency and circularity through offering refurbished and repairable products that can be easily recycled .
The brand recently received two awards from the U . S . Environmental Protection Agency for the responsible recycling of e-waste and Sustainable Materials Management ( SMM ) product innovation .
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Cisco
Known for pioneering the connection of computers with local area networks via a multiprotocol router system , Cisco — run by San Josebased multinational technology conglomerate Cisco Systems , Inc . — is also known for its long-term goals to address the environmental impacts of its products and business operations .
Cisco ’ s products are designed using up to 85 % clean electricity from renewable resources . The brand successfully reduced 60 % of both its Scope 1 and 2 direct and indirect emissions — it hopes to reach net zero by 2040 . In the last five years , the company has implemented over 440 energy efficiency projects to reduce costs and emissions .
146 May 2022