EPEAT Product Registration Service
Background and brief introduction of EPEAT
EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool，EPEAT)is the definitive global rating system for greener electronics, used by purchasers, manufacturers, resellers and others to evaluate, compare and select electronic products based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT helps manufacturers obtain market recognition for the design and manufacturing of greener electronic products. The system combines rigorous, comprehensive criteria for entire product lifecycles with ongoing independent verification of manufacturer claims. Hundreds of businesses, schools, hotels, hospitals and governments around the world trust EPEAT to help them make informed purchasing decisions.
The EPEAT Rating System Defines Three Tiers of Environmental Performance
- EPEAT Bronze：meets all required criteria.
- EPEAT Silver：meets all required criteria and at least 50% of the optional criteria.
- EPEAT Gold：meets all required criteria and at least 75% of the optional criteria.
Scope
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Product |
Reference Standard |
|---|---|
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Computers and displays |
IEEE 1680.1 |
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Imaging equipment |
IEEE 1680.2 |
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Mobile phones |
UL110 |
|
PV modules and inverters |
NSF/ANSI 457 |
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Servers |
NSF/ANSI 426 |
|
TV |
IEEE 1680.3 |
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Networks equipment |
Criteria for the Sustainability Assessment of Network Equipment for the Global Electronics Council EPEAT® Ecolabel and the TÜV Rheinland Green Product Mark |
Benefits of EPEAT Registration
- Gain access to purchasing contracts around the world that require EPEAT-registered products. Collectively, these contracts are worth billions of dollars.
- Demonstrate their commitment to greener design and development.
- Participate in a low-cost, flexible and user-friendly registry that does not delay time to market.
SGS Service
- Conduct desk reviews of declarations made by EPEAT.
- Conduct product verification investigations.
- Check the completeness and accuracy of product information declared by EPEAT subscribers.
