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Understanding EPEAT

Understanding EPEAT. A Guide for Manufacturers. What is EPEAT?. EPEAT is the definitive global registry for greener electronics. to help everyone. Designed who purchases electronics—from consumers to enterprises—evaluate, compare and select products that.

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Understanding EPEAT

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  1. Understanding EPEAT A Guide for Manufacturers

  2. What is EPEAT? EPEAT is the definitive global registryfor greener electronics. to help everyone • Designedwho purchases • electronics—from consumers to enterprises—evaluate, compare and select products that reduce environmental impact 3,000+ Contains products 40+ 41 from manufacturers in countries

  3. What products does EPEAT cover? Desktops, laptops/notebooks, workstations, thin clients and displays Imaging devices and televisions Servers and mobile devices Currently: Coming soon: Up next:

  4. What criteria does a product have to meet? • EPEAT’s environmental criteria cover the complete product lifecycle from design to recycling. • The rating system was developed by stakeholders– including manufacturers.

  5. What do the different EPEAT levels mean? • Products must meet all requiredcriteria to qualify for EPEAT. • Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how manyoptionalcriteria they meet. Green Greener Greenest

  6. What are the potential benefits of registering products in EPEAT? Enhance company reputation Gain competitive advantage in the green space Attract and retain environmentally minded customers Gain access to the market of purchasers who require EPEAT Lendcredibilityto products designed with the environment in mind

  7. Why is EPEAT the definitive green electronics registry? Comprehensive Flexible and transparent Clear criteria designed to complement country-specific requirements Low-cost, user-friendly

  8. How does the EPEAT registry benefit your customers? Customers who use EPEAT to guide purchasing decisions can: • Reducetheir environmental impact and potentially their energy costs • Make informed decisions and choose products thatreflect their values • Make progress toward their environmental goals

  9. How does a product make it onto the registry? • The EPEAT registration process is designed to avoid delays in time to market – once on board, a manufacturer can register a product in minutes. • Manufacturers declare the specific criteria that their product meets, and participate in an ongoing verification process after registration. • To register products in EPEAT, a manufacturer commits to: • Make accurate declarations • Participate in independent verification • Correct any inaccuracies discovered through verification

  10. How do I find out what products are on the registry? Search the registry at EPEAT.net Make head-to-head comparisonsby manufacturer, country, rating tier and criteria.

  11. How is EPEAT different from ENERGY STAR®? ENERGY STAR covers energy efficiency. EPEAT is a more comprehensivemeasure of reduced environmental impactthan ENERGY STAR. EPEAT’s environmental criteria cover the complete product lifecycle. EPEAT-registered products meet anywhere from in addition to the latest Energy Star standard. 21 to 42 other rigorous criteria For more info: Energystar.gov

  12. How do I write/talk about EPEAT? The official EPEAT Style Guide contains instructions for the appropriate use of the EPEAT name, logo and messaging. Go to EPEAT.netand log in to access this information.

  13. What is the purpose of EPEAT? EPEAT vision: A world where the negative environmental and social impacts of electronics are continually reduced and electronic products aredesigned to accelerate the world'stransition to sustainability. EPEAT mission:Operate the most successful global environmental rating system for electronic products, helping connect purchasers to environmentally preferable choices, and thereby benefiting producers who demonstrate environmental responsibility and innovation. Managed by the Green Electronics Council (GEC), a nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR

  14. What other resources are available to me regarding EPEAT? EPEAT.net OEM toolkit For more information, call or email your representative/contact: [Name of contact within your company] [Email address] | [Phone]

  15. By designing products and services to meet EPEAT criteria, you contribute to significant environmental benefits. Over their lifecycle, the EPEAT-registered products sold in 2009 will: Reduce use of primary materials by 19millionmetric tons Eliminate use of enough mercury to fill 372,000 household fever thermometers Avoid the disposal of 72,000metric tons of hazardous waste Save more than 10 billionkilowatt hours of electricity Reduce more than 2 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions

  16. Thank you.

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