Sydney, Australia – January 31, 2020 – Samsung Electronics Australia has donated AUD 1 million toward efforts to fight and prevent bushfires.

 

Mr W.J. Song, Head of Samsung Electronics Australia, said: “The devastation caused by the Australian bushfires has been felt across Samsung offices globally and our hearts go out to everyone that has been impacted. It has been incredibly humbling to see the Australian community rally together and offer any support they can during this time.

 

“Samsung has made this AUD 1 million donation to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service and we are committed to leveraging the power of our technology to address the challenging reality that bushfires present to Australia.”

 

In 2020, Samsung will evolve its ongoing corporate citizenship program to inspire young people and entrepreneurs to tackle this issue.