LG Electronics Canada Named 2020 Appliance Manufacturer of the Year by ENERGY STAR® Canada

Award Recognizes LG Canada's Commitment to Providing Energy-Efficient Appliances to Canadian Consumers and Reducing Carbon Footprint

TORONTO, June 23, 2020 /CNW/ - LG Electronics Canada, Inc. has been named ENERGY STAR® Canada's 2020 Appliance Manufacturer of the Year. The designation awarded by ENERGY STAR Canada recognizes LG's continued leadership in reducing their carbon footprint by manufacturing high-performing, energy-efficient appliances purchased by consumers across the country.

"LG Canada is honoured to be recognized for our demonstrated commitment to the environment by offering best in class energy-efficient appliances," said Jaeseung Kim, President and CEO, LG Electronics Canada. "With ENERGY STAR, LG Canada is helping consumers make a difference - with innovative products that deliver energy savings to help sustain the environment without sacrificing performance or style."

Key accomplishments that contributed to LG's ENERGY STAR Canada win were their promotional activities executed to help educate consumers about their energy-efficient kitchen, laundry and other home appliances, which garnered millions of media impressions. Proactively promoting the Ontario and B.C. ENERGY STAR Savings Rebate programs, LG Canada also developed influencer programs, paid social posts, in-store point-of-sale materials, and utilized owned digital channels to increase awareness of the programs with Canadians.

"ENERGY STAR Canada winners are building a sustainable, energy-efficient and resilient future. By reducing pollution, lowering bills and creating jobs, LG is helping Canada shine," said the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources.

This is LG Canada's second ENERGY STAR Canada award after winning Heating and Cooling Equipment Manufacturer of the Year in 2016.

About LG Electronics Canada Inc.
The LG brand was established in 1995. The company is a global leader in electronics, information and communications products, with more than 117 operations around the world, and annual worldwide revenues of more than US $54 billion. LG Electronics Canada Inc. is comprised of five business units - Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Home Entertainment, Business Solutions and Commercial Air Conditioning. The company has offices in Toronto and Vancouver. LG Electronics Canada Inc. is focused on delivering award-winning products known for blending style and technology. These innovative products include cell phones, flat screen TVs, laptop computers and home appliances. For more information please visit http://www.lg.com/ca_en.

SOURCE LG Electronics Canada