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WASTE AND EMISSIONS

We are planning to raise the recycling rate of waste generated at our production sites by 95% until 2030.

LG Electronics makes ongoing efforts to increase recycling rates of waste generated at our production sites by minimizing the amount of waste.

Waste Management

We make ongoing efforts to increase recycling rates of waste generated at our production sites by minimizing the amount of waste that is discharged, increasing recyclability through separate disposal, and implementing environmentally friendly treatment processes. LG Electronics’ waste recycling rates are increasing every year. We are planning to raise the recycling rate of waste generated at our production sites by 90 percent until 2020.

Waste Generation and Disposal (Unit: ton)

Waste generated in Korea compare to Overseas between 2014 and 2016.

Recycling does not include heat recovery through incineration

Air and Water Emissions

All LG Electronics business sites are managed according to internal environmental standards that far exceed the legal requirements (by 50%). Such disciplined management approach helps us reduce risks and contribute to protecting the environment of local communities.

Air Emissions (Unit: ton)

Air Emissions in Korea compare to Overseas between 2014 and 2016.

Water Emissions (Unit: ton)

Water Emissions in Korea compare to Overseas between 2014 and 2016.

Based on production sites with an internal waste water treatment facility

LG Electronics focused on developing new innovations across Sustainability for the Environment. We are committed to providing electronic products that help customers live better. To support this, we are constantly developing new initiatives to support Waste and Emissions. We offer a wide range of products across areas including, TV & Home Entertainment, Kitchen, Laundry, Computers, Air Conditioning & Solar. Find out more about how we are reducing Waste and Emissions. Contact your local LG representative for more information.