SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Fold5 Smart Phone Instruction Manual

SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Fold5 Smart Phone

Product Information

The Galaxy Z Fold5 is a cutting-edge smartphone manufactured by Samsung. This device incorporates eco-conscious technology and innovation to promote sustainability throughout its entire life cycle. By considering the environmental impacts of sourcing, production, distribution, product use, and recycling, Samsung aims to inspire its customers to join in building a better tomorrow.

**Product Environmental Report

**

The Galaxy Z Fold5 has undergone a comprehensive life cycle assessment to evaluate its carbon footprint. The assessment includes the following stages:

• Sourcing
• Production
• Use
• Distribution
• Disposal

The carbon emissions associated with each stage are as follows:

• Production : 81.4%
• Use : 8.4%
• Distribution : 6.3%
• Disposal : 3.9%

Samsung is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by expanding the development and application of recycled materials during production, minimizing packaging volume and weight during distribution, and improving the energy efficiency of chargers for a greener product use experience.

Recycled Materials
The Galaxy Z Fold5 incorporates a wider variety of recycled materials compared to other Galaxy smartphones. These materials include:

• Plastic : The upper and lower parts of the speaker module are made from a minimum of 20% repurposed plastic sourced from discarded fishing nets and water barrels. The plastic part of the case front is made from a minimum of 10% recycled plastic sourced from PET bottles. The deco film used in the back glass contains a minimum of 80% recycled PET.
• Aluminum : The volume key and SIM card tray components of the device contain a minimum of 28% recovered scrap aluminum sourced from the manufacturing processes.
• Glass : The sub window (the outermost glass of the cover screen) and back glass contain an average of 22% pre-consumer recycled glass recovered from scrap in the manufacturing processes.

Chemical Management

To ensure product safety, Samsung rigorously inspects manufactured parts and raw materials through its chemical management system. The company adheres to global regulations and standards and has established reduction plans for the use of potentially hazardous substances, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), brominated flame retardants (BFRs), beryllium, antimony, and other legally regulated substances. At Samsung, we work to embed eco-conscious technology and innovation in all of our products. By considering sustainability throughout the product life cycle, we aim to inspire our customers to join us in our journey of building a better tomorrow. UL certified only for the US configuration. [1]

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.

Galaxy Z Fold5 life cycle carbon emissions

Sourcing
Across the product lifecycle, from raw material sourcing to disposal and recycling, we are continuing our efforts to create 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 anticipate to see this figure increase to 100%.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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 :

Plastic
The upper and lower of speaker module are manufactured using a minimum of 20%repurposed plastic, by weight, sourced form discarded fishing nets and water barrels. The plastic part of case front are made from a minimum of 10% plastic, by weight, from recycled PET bottles. The deco film used in the back glass contains a minimum of 80%, by weight, recycled PET. [4]

Aluminum
In the volume key and SIM card tray components of the device, a minimum of 28% of the aluminum, by weight, is recovered scrap sourced from the manufacturing processes.

Glass
The sub window(the outermost glass of the cover screen) and back glass contain an average of 22% pre-consumer recycled glass, by weight, recovered from scrap in manufacturing processes.

To prevent hazardous substances from entering our products, we inspect manufactured parts and raw materials rigorously through our chemical management system. Our Standards for the Control of Substances Used in Products[5] 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.

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.

We plan to run all operations of the DX(Device eXperience) Division on renewable energy by 2027. [6]

Safety and health certification (ISO) at our production sites 100%
All of our business sites where Galaxy Z Fold5 is produced have attained ISO14001(environmental management system) and ISO50001(energy management system) certifications. [7] 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 .

Distribution
To reduce the environmental impact of our product packaging, we are replacing plastic packaging and protective films with paper and recycled materials to the extent possible. We are also reducing the volume and weight of packaging to mitigate Greenhouse 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. [8]
• Plastic In packaging 1.5%: As a result, Galaxy Z Fold5 contains only 1.5% of plastic in terms of the total weight of packaging. [9]
• Reduced plastic in packaging 95.1%: Compared to Galaxy S7, when we began our plastic packaging elimination initiative, we reduced the use of plastic in packaging for Galaxy Z Fold5 by 95.1%. [10]
• Recycled paper 100%: Paper used for the Galaxy Z Fold5 packaging box is 100%recycled paper. [11]

Use

Environmental experts participate throughout product development at Samsung Electronics so that customer can more sustainably use our devices. 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.

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.

Security Update & OS Upgrade [12] 5yrs & 4gens
Galaxy Z Fold5 has IPX8 [13] water resistance, and we provide four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates .

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.

Collection

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 requirements such as compliance obligations related to EHS-related laws and regulations, supplier management, and prohibition of illegal waste exportation.

Endnotes

1. Galaxy Z Fold5 devices sold, distributed, and/or produced for the US market have received UL ECOLOGO Certification in accordance with UL110 Standard for Sustainability for Mobile Phones. https://www.ul.com/el

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 Footprint s : 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

   • contains minimum 20% OBP : Volume Key FPCB Bracket, Cover Display Connector
   • contains minimum 20% PCM : Antenna (Sub), Antenna (Main), Volume Key, Finger Key Bracket, SIM Tray, Connector to Connector Holder
   • contains minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM : Top Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower)
   • contains minimum 10% PCM : Case Front (Main), Case Front (Sub)
   • contains minimum 80% PCM : Back Glass Deco Film
   • OBP : Ocean Bound Plastic
   • PCM : Post Consumer Material

5. Standards for the Control of Substances Used in Products https://www.samsung.com/us/sustainability/environment/environment-data/

6. 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.

7. Our factory 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.

8. History of Galaxy S Eco-Conscious Packaging https://news.samsung.com/us/infographic-history-of-galaxy-s-eco-conscious-packaging/

9. To meet the request of some clients, plastic shrink vinyl or PP sealing sticker is applied to certain packaging box variation. Percentage calculated based on total weight of plastic components used in packaging divided by total weight of packaging.

10. Calculation based on total weight of all plastic packaging components for the Galaxy Z Fold5 compared to total weight of all plastic packaging components for the S7.

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.

12. Availability and timing of Android OS upgrades and security updates may vary by device model and market.

13. Rated IPX8 under IEC standard 60529. Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time. Not dust-resistant.

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 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/

References

• SAMSUNG
• [Infographic] History of Galaxy S Eco-Conscious Packaging - Samsung US Newsroom
• 小型充電式電池のリサイクル | 一般社団法人JBRC
• Sustainability | Samsung Electronics
• Environment Data | Environment | Samsung US
• ECOLOGO Certification Program | UL Solutions

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