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EPEAT Program Monthly Transparency Report Issued for June 2022
To continue balancing the credibility of EPEAT with the reality of ongoing global impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, in December 2021 GEC authorized the EPEAT Program to issue new temporary conformity assurance modifications. The modifications took effect on January...
See the 2022 EPEAT Purchaser Award Winners!
The 2022 EPEAT Purchaser Award Winners are now live on the GEC website. Click below to see the winners as of April 1. SEE THE WINNERS Please note that we are now accepting on a rolling basis, meaning it’s not too late to apply for a 2022 award based on your 2021...
Now Available: Final State of Sustainability Research for Corporate ESG Performance
GEC is pleased to release its final State of Sustainability Research for Corporate ESG Performance, which reflects stakeholder comments and data-supported recommendations submitted during the public consultation process. This State of Sustainability Research serves as...
Public Comment Period Open: Draft EPEAT Criteria on Reduction of Chemicals of Concern
GEC released its draft Reduction of Chemicals of Concern criteria for public comment on July 13, 2022. The public comment period -- open for 60 days -- is an opportunity for all interested stakeholders to provide technical comments on the draft criteria. These...
Call For Participation: GEC Corporate Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Criteria
Technical Committee launching for Corporate ESG criteria for EPEAT ecolabel – now is your opportunity to get involved! The Global Electronics Council (GEC) is developing criteria to address corporate ESG performance, throughout the life cycle of electronic products....
Final Call for Public Comment: Draft EPEAT Criteria on Sustainable Use of Resources – Closing July 18
GEC released its draft Sustainable Use of Resources criteria for public comment on May 18, 2022. The public comment period is open for 60 days, closing on July 18. This is an opportunity for all interested stakeholders to provide technical comments on the draft...
Recent Conformity Guidance Materials Updates – July 13, 2022
EPEAT provides Conformity Guidance Materials, available for download by CABs and Participating Manufacturers as guidance to help navigate the verification requirements of EPEAT criteria. Conformity Guidance Materials undergo updates periodically. To keep stakeholders...
Continuous Monitoring Rounds Using Documentation Review Launched for Several EPEAT Product Categories: Mobile Phones, Photovoltaic Modules and Inverters, Servers, and Televisions
The EPEAT program ensures the ongoing conformance of EPEAT-registered products through a surveillance process known as Continuous Monitoring. Continuous Monitoring activities occur throughout the year and test the ability of Participating Manufacturers to prove...
Upcoming Webinar: Draft Criteria on Reduction of Chemicals of Concern
Join GEC, along with NSF, for our webinar on July 21, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm U.S. Eastern for an overview of the draft criteria for the Reduction of Chemicals of Concern, including the rationale for the criteria and the requirements. The webinar also will review the...
Recent Conformity Guidance Materials Updates – June 29, 2022
EPEAT provides Conformity Guidance Materials, available for download by CABs and Participating Manufacturers as guidance to help navigate the verification requirements of EPEAT criteria. Conformity Guidance Materials undergo updates periodically. To keep stakeholders...
