LG 2023 OLED EVO TVS RECOGNIZED WITH ITS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Certification From Respected Bodies Highlights LG's Continuing Commitment to Sustainability and a Better Life for All
SEOUL, South Korea, April 25, 2023 /CNW/ - LG Electronics (LG) today announced that its 2023 OLED evo series TVs have acquired Reducing CO21 and Measured CO22 certifications from the Carbon Trust3 and environmental labels4 from Société Générale de Surveillance SA (SGS) for the third consecutive year. These esteemed recognitions point to LG's ongoing ESG efforts for plastic waste reduction.
The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy created to accelerate the move to a 'Net Zero' future, while SGS is a leading global testing organization dedicated to certifying environmentally sustainable products. Both institutions inspected the entire product stage from production and delivery to disposal.
Models in the LG OLED evo series boast lighter weight and stronger durability, applying composite fiber material5 and metal. These materials contribute to less plastic use, with the LG OLED evo series TVs requiring only 40 per cent of plastic that is used in LCD TVs of the same screen size. Thanks to these efforts, LG has effectively curbed its plastic use by 20,000 tons this year.
Thanks to the composite fiber material, select models from the latest OLED evo series are around 20 per cent lighter than an LCD TV of the same screen size,6 contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions in transit. Additionally, the back cover of LG OLED evo models, QNED TVs and NanoCell TVs released in 2023 are completed with recycled plastic material which uses more than 30 per cent of used plastic. With such efforts, it is expected that the waste plastic recycling effect of 3,200 tons per year can be achieved in TV products alone.
Additionally, LG OLED TVs are made with fewer components than conventional LCD TVs. The smaller number of parts required for each LG OLED product is a result of the TVs' unique, self-lit display technology, which removes the need for a separate backlighting structure. A reduced parts count also means fewer resources used per unit, as well as less plastic and e-waste to contend with at the end of the TVs' operational life.
"The LG OLED evo series are designed to ensure that viewers can enjoy immersive viewing experiences, while reducing impact in all product stages for a greener, healthier environment at the same time," said Baik Sun-pil, leader of the LG Home Entertainment Company's Product Development Division. "LG will continue to pursue a broad range of ESG initiatives and responsible practices, as the firm leader of the OLED TV market."
Since its initial launch in 2013, LG OLED has continuously raised the industry bar, introducing pioneering display technologies such as OLED evo and groundbreaking form factors including the world's first rollable TV, LG SIGNATURE OLED R, as well as the bendable LG OLED Flex. This year, which marks the 10th anniversary of LG OLED, sees several new additions to LG's diverse lineup of self-lit TVs, headlined by the stunning models from the 2023 OLED evo series. LG OLED evo series TVs are currently available in 125 countries worldwide.
LG has earned a place in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for 11 consecutive years and has received the 'Comprehensive A grade' from the ESG Evaluation and Rating Announcement of Korea ESG Standards Institute (KCGS) for 2 consecutive years.
The LG Home Entertainment Company is a recognized innovator in televisions and audio-video systems. LG offers an elevated home entertainment experience through its award-winning OLED TVs, which, in 2023 mark the 10th anniversary, and QNED LED TVs powered by the innovative webOS smart TV platform. Aiming to help provide consumers with top-class user experience, all of LG's home entertainment products are designed with environmental sustainability in mind, from production all the way through to disposal. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
1 | 77-, 65-, 55-, 48- and 42-inch LG OLED evo C3 models. | |
2 | 83-inch LG OLED evo C3 model and 83-, 77-, 65- and 55-inch LG OLED evo G3 models. | |
3 | Only applies to listed products sold in markets/regions participating in the Carbon Trust's labelling program. | |
4 | The OLED evo Z3, G3, C3, B3, A3 series and the QNED85, QNED80 received SGS Eco-Product certification. | |
OLED Z3 satisfied standard of material efficiency, recyclability and the minimal usage of hazardous substances. | ||
5 | Applies to 55/65/77-inch G3 models, 42/55/65/77-inch C3 models, and 77-inch A3 model. | |
6 | Comparison between LG 65-inch OLED evo (model C3) and LG 65-inch 4K UHD TV (model UR80). | |
SOURCE LG Electronics Canada
Media Contacts: LG Electronics, Inc., Léa Lee, +82 2 3777 3981, [email protected], www.LGnewsroom.com; LG Electronics, Inc., Jenny Shin, +82 2 3777 3692, [email protected], www.LGnewsroom.com
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