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Samsung Galaxy Android devices receive certification
Ilse Jurriën : April 11th 2012 - 15:20 CET
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 Samsung Galaxy Android receive carbon footprint certification : Samsung Electronics announce it has received carbon footprint certification for two of its hero Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the Galaxy Note. The data for the certification was generated using Footprint Expert 3.3 software which accurately calculated the carbon footprint of the Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2. Footprint Expert 3.3 tool is able to efficiently produce robust and certifiable product carbon footprint assessments in accordance with PAS 2050. Carbon Trust Certification verified the carbon footprints of both Samsung Galaxy Android devices, with the scope of the certification encompassing the whole lifecycle of each product, in conformity with PAS 2050.
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Samsung Galaxy Android devices
Simon Stanford, Vice President, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division: “We’re delighted that both Samsung Galaxy Android devices have been certified by the Carbon Trust for their carbon footprints. We always strive to offer our customers an exciting user experience through innovative hardware and our award-winning technology and services. We are thrilled to now be able to share these deeper insights into our products’ carbon footprints with them.”
Samsung Galaxy S2 & Galaxy Note receive certification
Darran Messem, Managing Director of Certification at the Carbon Trust, said: “We congratulate Samsung on calculating the carbon impact of these Galaxy Android devices across their lifecycle and achieving certification. Samsung has been quick off the mark in becoming the first organisation to certify the carbon footprints of mobile devices, and Samsung’s commitment to understanding the environmental impact of its products demonstrates to its customers that it takes climate change seriously.”
Availability of the Samsung Galaxy Android devices
The Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2 are available to buy across all major networks and retailers. The footprints have been certified for these Samsung Galaxy Android devices sold in the UK, France, Spain, Germany and Switzerland.
 Samsung Galaxy Note Android device |
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