scope:

This Recommendation proposes criteria to be used when evaluating the environmental impact of mobile phones.

The Recommendation provides a reference for manufacturers to enhance environmental performance at a global level. It does not include eco-rating, scoring, eco-labeling or a life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. Appendix A describes three scenarios using simplified LCA methodologies to support section 6.4.2, but does not provide a LCA methodology in itself.

The Recommendation establishes the criteria to be used for the evaluation of the environmental impact of mobile phones considering all life cycle stages such as the design, production, use and end of user management of mobile phones.

Within the constraints of technology and affordability, sustainability should be considered for: materials; energy use; durability, upgrade, refurbish ("aesthetical" maintenance) and repair operations ("corrective" maintenance); end of life management; packaging; corporate practice; manufacturing and operations.