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South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung SDI is headquartered in Yongin and operates through two subsegments : Display and Energy , which manufacture PDPs for flat screen televisions and batteries , respectively . At the heart of Samsung SDI ’ s environmental policy is a commitment to “ the goal of environmental sustainability as eco-value creation ”. This is the idea that a company ’ s environmental impact leads to positive societal impact , which further benefits the sustainability of the company . Samsung is the only Asian company in Corporate Knights ’ top 10 , even though the company did not appear on the list in 2017 . Samsung received a total sustainability score of 75.8 %.

Based in Munich , Germany , energy conglomerate Siemens manufactures and distributes “ systems for power generation , power transmission , and medical diagnosis ”, according to Forbes . The company reported a net revenue of $ 94.47bn in 2017 and , in addition to being ranked in the top 50 most valuable brands worldwide by Forbes , is also in the top 100 best employers in the USA , as well as being the eighth best in Canada . Externally , Siemens ’ sustainability initiative works to align with the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development . Internally , the company strives “ to balance people , environment and profit ”. The company received a total sustainability score of 76.7 % AUGUST 2018