LG Electronics has been honored for the innovation in the supply chain sustainability by the Green Electronics Council (GEC) at Ces Asia 2017. The special distinction as GEC 2017 Catalyzing Impact at Scale honoree recognizes LG Oled TVs, which created a premium TV category with environmental sustainability at its core. These products – explains the company in a official note – achieve significant reductions in hazardous and raw materials content compared to conventional Lcd TVs, while LG’s green product design for recycling and supplier programs advance the supply chain sustainability. “As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance customer value, LG strives to make products with greener features and to reduce the environmental impact of our products throughout their lifecycle – said Lee Choong-hak, executive vice president of LG Electronics in charge of corporate social responsibility initiatives -. LG Oled TVs, designed with the environment in mind, are prime examples of this lifecycle strategy approach. For example, LG Oled TVs have reduced weight and use PVC-free internal cables and BFR-free housing and parts. The emissive LG Oled panel emits light instead of a mercury-containing backlight lamp. Materials also are minimized to enhance recyclability”.
