Fujitsu Siemens - Green Technology
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is deeply committed to environmental care and protection and their environmental ethos is reflected in everything they do, from product design and manufacturing processes to end-of-life product disposal. Equanet is able to recommend Fujitsu Siemens Computers as a partner of choice in this area, since they:
■ Recognise a responsibility to society to protect the environment.
■ Act continuously to minimise environmental damage and take steps beyond what is required by law.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers strictly forbids the use of banned or restricted-by-law substances that are scientifically proven to be harmful to human health and the environment. Furthermore, the company avoids the use of substances that may be harmful – even if the full extent of harm has not been definitively established.
A Rigorous Testing Policy
In the development phase, the impact of chemicals, emissions, waste water, noise and energy consumption are thoroughly tested. The use of hazardous substances is only allowed according to legally-given limit values and following a stringent internal approval process. Wherever possible, the company’s intent is to replace dangerous substances with harmless substitutes. Fujitsu Siemens Computers also runs an effective recycling center in Paderborn and are able to reuse an impressive 98% when recycling electronics.
As a result of these practices, Fujitsu Siemens Computers have been consistently at the forefront of green production in a number of ways:
■ Fujitsu Siemens Computers were the first IT manufacturer to launch an RoHS compliant notebook in September 2005.
■ Fujitsu Siemens Computers are currently the only manufacturer to offer green mainboards that extend beyond the RoHS Directive.
■ Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ Green PCs already use 3 instead of 12 grams of lead on the motherboard.
■ Chloride and bromide components on Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ system boards have been reduced from 12 to less than 0.15%.
■ The Fujitsu Siemens Computers used IT equipment take-back program started in 1988; long before any other IT manufacturer.
■ The 80% efficient power supply earned Fujitsu Siemens Computers the Energy Star® 4.0 compliancy, for which only 20% of PCs on the market are expected to qualify.
Product Info
Swan Certified Notebooks!
Fujitsu Siemens Computers were the first manufacturer with Swan certified notebooks and the LIFEBOOK P7230 notebook was awarded the Nordic Swan licence in 2007. Swan-labelled personal computers are amongst the least environmentally harmful products in their category, since they meet strict environmental requirements. The requirements of Nordic Swan focus on aspects like power consumption, design, plastics and their additives, heavy metals and recycling of discarded products, as well as noise level, ergonomics and electrical and magnetic fields. The Swan label not only covers environmental issues but also quality requirements, since the environment and quality often go hand in hand.
80% energy efficient PCs!
The NEW ESPRIMO proGREEN range with its 80% efficient power supply consumes up to 45% less energy than a two-year-old system – a power saving that translates to a carbon footprint reduction of 46kg per PC per year! Furthermore, Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ desktop PCs incorporate a monitor power supply, whereby the monitor is turned off with PC shutdown. This remarkably simple feature vastly reduces overnight business energy consumption.
Servers with 40% Less Energy Consumption!
Similarly, PRIMERGY servers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers deliver World-class energy savings and reduced TCO in the ultra-compact PRIMERGY TX120 tower server, with its smaller, more efficient and quiet design. The PRIMERGY TX120, tower server uses 40% less energy than conventional products. Thanks to its innovative chassis design, the TX120 requires just two thirds of the space and makes 50% less noise than other servers in its class, making it the ideal choice for organisations with no IT department.
Two Green Timelines
1988 - Recycling centre for old IT equipment established
1994 - First IT manufacturer to receive Blue Angel eco-label
2002 - First ‘green’ mainboard
2005 - All professional PCs ‘green’
2006 - Member of ‘Design for the Environment’ program at EPA
2008 - Member of the ‘Green Grid’
1993 -First Green PC in the market
1995-1998 - Rated number 1 by BUND for Green PCs
2004 - ‘PC Professional’ innovation prize for Green PC
2006 - ROHS/WEEE ahead of deadline
2007 - Energy efficiency project group