Sustainable IT: Find evnironmentally friendly products with ITscope

Sustainability is gaining increasing importance in the IT sector. However, identifying environmentally friendly products is not always immediately apparent. ITscope now offers the ability to filter products according to various sustainability labels. These seals and labels are reliable indicators of sustainable products and provide significant support to system houses and IT service providers that wish to act responsibly.

Filter by label with ITscope

ITscope users can now easily and quickly find products that meet their sustainability requirements using the new filter option for certified products in ITscope. This simplifies and speeds up the selection process for eco-friendly IT solutions: a crucial step towards greater sustainability in the IT industry. In just a few steps, you can discover products from various categories on ITscope.

1. Call up the ITscope search screen and select the product type, for example notebooks
   

   
   
   

2. Select the desired EPEAT category in the Certification filter
   
   
   

3. Show detailed information on EPEAT labels in the product content

   
   

Under the "Technical Data" section or in the product datasheet on the product detail page, you will find additional information about the sustainability of the product. 

What certifications are available? 

What does EPEAT stand for?

EPEAT stands for the “Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool.” With over 30,000 registered products from more than 50 manufacturers worldwide – including Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo – EPEAT serves as an important guide for retailers and buyers to select energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products.  To receive an EPEAT label, manufacturers must prove compliance with EPEAT criteria through independent Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs). EPEAT is categorized into three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. 

What does TÜV / GS stand for?

The German TÜV awards various environmental labels, including the Green Product Mark, which meets strict sustainability criteria. Products that receive this label are evaluated for energy efficiency, recyclability, and the use of non-toxic materials. 

What does 80 Plus mean?

The 80 Plus certification is an environmental label for power supplies, evaluating their energy efficiency. Power supplies with this label operate more efficiently and consume less power. Various levels exist, including Bronze, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium, indicating the power supply's efficiency.

What is the Blue Angel?

The "Blue Angel" is a well-recognized environmental label that has been awarded in Germany for over 40 years for particularly environmentally friendly products and services. Products that carry the "Blue Angel" meet strict criteria in areas such as energy efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability.

Additional certifications

With the “Certification” filter, you can not only filter products by sustainability labels, but also by additional certifications. These certifications primarily focus on product safety, electromagnetic compatibility, or health and safety requirements. For example, filters are available for CE, FCC, EN 60950, or ISO standards.

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