Worldwide, there are numerous environmental regulations and guidelines — set forth by the private sector and government — that Panasonic strives to meet. All Toughbook® product lines meet these standards, including EPEAT, ISO 14000, RoHS and Energy Star. Panasonic is not only dedicated to meeting these standards but also to surpassing them.
Panasonic Continues to Reduce Global Footprint
"Panasonic is committed to being environmentally responsible. I personally believe that we can continue to dramatically reduce our environmental impact by working together as a team. Our continued commitment to understanding and preserving the delicate systems of our Earth enables us to design and produce environmentally-friendly products."
-Jim King, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company vice president
EPEAT
All Panasonic Toughbook laptops are certified as "Silver Compliant" by an environmental impact scoring system known as the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). The program is overseen by a board of eco-advocates, electronics recyclers and others to help purchasers compare and evaluate computer desktops, laptops and monitors based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT grades factors such as elimination of environmentally-sensitive materials and energy conservation. The Silver Compliant designation guarantees that Toughbook environmentally-friendly computers meet all 23 required criteria of the system as well as 50 percent of optional criteria.
ISO 14000
Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers are compliant with all International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rules dealing with reducing energy use, limiting waste and increasing recycling. In accordance with ISO 14000 standards, Panasonic has also established an environmental control policy to continually monitor environmental performance as well as educate employees about these procedures.
RoHS
As a green computer company, Panasonic has been proactive in complying with directives that restrict the use of toxic materials. Toughbook laptops and all Panasonic products since 2006 have been compliant with one of the most rigid directives, the European Union’s Restriction on Use of Certain Hazardous Substances, which greatly limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium and other dangerous materials in electronics.
ENERGY STAR
Panasonic Toughbook environmentally-friendly laptops have earned the ENERGY STAR seal of approval. ENERGY STAR, a joint program between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, offers voluntary certification for products that are energy efficient. Panasonic has accomplished this through the use of advanced circuitry that uses 81 percent less energy than conventional circuitry. Panasonic is proud of its involvement with ENERGY STAR because the program has substantially reduced greenhouse gasses and saved consumers $16 billion on utility bills in 2007 alone.
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