공고 • Jul 02
Getac Technology Corporation Achieves EPEAT 2.0 Gold With Climate+ For Nine Rugged Computing Products
Getac Technology Corporation announced that nine of its rugged computing products have achieved EPEAT 2.0 Gold with Climate+, marking a significant sustainability milestone for the company and reinforcing its commitment to responsible innovation. The achievement makes Getac Technology Corporation one of the first manufacturers to successfully register products under EPEAT 2.0 criteria, the next generation of sustainability criteria for electronics. The EPEAT 2.0 criteria are the result of a multi-year effort to modernize and strengthen the original EPEAT framework, raising the standard for sustainability across the electronics industry. The updated criteria address environmental and social impacts across four key areas: climate, chemicals, circularity, and responsible supply chains. Specifically, the EPEAT Climate+ designation is used to identify electronics that have been independently verified as meeting ambitious, verifiable criteria for climate change mitigation and Scope 3 carbon emissions reductions. By evaluating corporate practices alongside product performance and extending requirements throughout the value chain, EPEAT 2.0 drives meaningful, measurable progress toward more responsible electronics manufacturing. EPEAT 2.0 introduces significantly more rigorous requirements than EPEAT 1.0, raising the bar for environmental performance, supply chain transparency, product lifecycle management, and corporate sustainability practices. While major competitors in the rugged computing sector primarily secured Bronze or Silver, Getac Technology Corporation successfully achieved Gold. Achieving the EPEAT Gold is particularly notable within the rugged computing industry, where products are specifically engineered to withstand extreme environments and mission-critical operations. Balancing durability, reliability, and performance while meeting stringent sustainability standards presents unique design and manufacturing challenges. Getac Technology Corporation achieved 83% of the optional points (scoring 54 out of an applicable 65 points), significantly surpassing the 75% threshold required for the Gold tier. The achievement follows more than two years of focused effort across Getac Technology Corporation's product development, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and sustainability teams to meet the extensive requirements of EPEAT 2.0 criteria. As part of the process, Getac Technology Corporation worked closely with final assembler and key component suppliers to strengthen responsible supply chain practices, including support for renewable energy adoption, carbon reduction initiatives, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance, and conflict-free mineral sourcing policies. The company also advanced product circularity through design enhancements that support easier disassembly and repair, increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, and expanded customer access to service, maintenance, and recycling information. These efforts helped align Getac Technology Corporation's products and operations with EPEAT 2.0's rigorous sustainability requirements while maintaining the rugged performance standards customers rely on. Getac Technology Corporation rugged computing products on the EPEAT 2.0 registry include B360 and B360 Pro (Laptop), S410 (Laptop), S510 (Laptop), K120 (Tablet), F110 (Tablet), UX10 (Tablet), ZX10 (Tablet), and ZX80 (Tablet). As an official participant in the EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partner Program, Getac Technology Corporation joins a select group of manufacturers recognized for achieving EPEAT 2.0 registrations during the program's launch period. The initiative highlights organizations demonstrating leadership in advancing sustainability under the next generation of EPEAT criteria. Through the program, Launch Partners receive recognition across EPEAT and Global Electronics Council communications and help showcase how innovation and transparency can accelerate progress toward a more sustainable electronics industry. As organizations face increasing pressure to meet environmental objectives and procurement requirements, rated technology solutions are becoming an important component of broader sustainability strategies. Getac Technology Corporation's EPEAT 2.0 Gold registered products with the Climate+ designation provide customers with a trusted option for supporting sustainable procurement initiatives while continuing to deliver the rugged reliability and performance required in demanding operational environments.