Technology innovation for a sustainable future

Hazardous substance management system

LG Electronics creates safe and eco-conscious products by complying with global regulations and voluntarily replacing hazardous substances.

Voluntary substitution of hazardous substances

LG Electronics develops alternative materials and components in collaboration with suppliers, with the aim of reducing hazardous substances while maintaining product performance and quality. In particular, substances considered to pose potential risks—such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), brominated flame retardants (BFRs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—are being replaced with eco-conscious materials, and the use of regulated substances is strictly prohibited in accordance with international regulations such as RoHS and REACH. For substances with inherently higher risk profiles, LG Electronics verifies substitution feasibility through safety and reliability testing and strengthens the identification and improvement of chemical substances across the entire supply chain. Through these efforts, hazardous substance risks are effectively managed across the entire product life cycle, from product design to production.

Home environment

LG Electronics adds anti-bacterial features to its products including washing machines, air conditioners and vacuum cleaners to improve home environment for its customers and is constantly working to reduce noise and vibration produced by products. Also, LGE obtains various labels related with allergy to verify our consideration of improving home environment.

• The LG Therma V¹⁾ delivers year-round indoor comfort and, just as importantly, uses energy more efficiently than a traditional heating and cooling system. Targeting the decarbonization trend, the Therma V R290 Monobloc helps users to lower their household’s carbon footprint while extracting heat from the surrounding air by adopting R290 refrigerant, which boasts a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of just three. It is also able to produce the high temperature of water that can be produced with existing old radiators.
• Easily integrated with LG’s AWHP, the ESS (Energy Storage System) offers an innovative and convenient way to maximize the efficiency of a home’s renewable energy use, and serves as a back-up power source in the case of blackouts. Surplus energy can be stored in the ESS battery and diverted to the AWHP’s integrated water tank during the daytime, when solar energy production is at its peak. In the evening, when energy consumption is typically high, the ESS utilizes the stored energy to provide hot water and to power home appliances, boosting energy efficiency and energy self-reliance.
• Should a power outage occur, the ESS can help to keep essential elements, such as heating, refrigeration and lighting, up and running. The energy surplus is stored in the ESS for later use, or sold to a contracted electricity provider.
• In addition to the Therma V, the ESS is able to integrate with a wide range of Home Appliances, including the washer, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and Styler, and even with the electric vehicle (EV) charger.

• LG washing machines, refrigerators and air conditioners adopting the company’s renowned Inverter technology optimize electricity consumption by delivering highly-efficient operations.
• The inverter DD (Direct Drive) motor, a key component of our washing machines, directly connects the motor and the washing tub to reduce noise and energy consumption dramatically. The simplified product structure has reduced manufacturing steps and increased durability, making it a key part of premium laundry appliances. The fourth-generation DD motor has further increased energy efficiency by changing the material of the coil wound around the motor to an electrical steel sheet material.
• Our refrigerators and air conditioners use Inverter technology to reduce power loss. LG’s world-class inverter technology regulates the speed and revolution of motors and compressors depending on the situation to optimize operation. We will continue to create highly efficient core components that boost the performance and reliability of our products while also reducing carbon emissions during operation.

The Home Energy Platform is compatible with LG ThinQ Energy, an intuitive-to-use energy management solution, enabling users to control all of their smart appliances, manage the HVAC system, and monitor energy storage and consumption, from almost any location with their smartphones. Additionally, appliances with the Energy Saving Mode, which can be easily accessed via the ThinQ app, further help in using energy efficiently.*

The functional glass materials from LG Advanced Materials provide sustainable value to humanity and the environment.