Samsung to expand sustainable development project with UN
Posted : 2021-02-25 15:35
Updated : 2021-02-25 18:49
Additional young leaders join Generation17, Samsung Electronics' joint initiative with the United Nations Development Programme, Thursday. Courtesy of Samsung Electronics
By Kim Jae-heun
Samsung Electronics' logoSamsung Electronics announced Thursday that four additional young leaders will join Generation17, its joint initiative with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to accelerate progress towards achieving the latter's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Together, the SDGs are an urgent call for action around the world to build peace and prosperity for people and the planet by 2030.
"We are proud to expand our mission and use our global reach and purposeful innovations to support a new group of inspirational young activists, who once again share Samsung's commitment to deliver meaningful solutions that bring communities together," said Stephanie Choi, senior vice president and head of marketing at Samsung Electronics' Mobile Communications Business.