EPEAT-CCM-2023

Climate Change
Mitigation Criteria

May 16, 2023

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Contents
1.0

Purpose..................................................................................1

2.0

Normative References .............................................................1

1.1

3.0

Scope ................................................................................................. 1

Definitions and Acronyms.........................................................4

3.1

Definitions ........................................................................................... 4

3.3

Acronyms ............................................................................................ 7

3.2
4.0

EPEAT Program Terms .......................................................................... 6

Climate Change Mitigation .......................................................9

4.1Life cycle GHG emissions and life cycle assessment.............................. 9

4.1.1

Required – Product carbon footprint disclosure and assurance ...............94.1.3

Optional – Product transport carbon footprint and goal ......................... 11

4.1.2
4.1.4

4.2

Optional – Product LCA and 3rd party review, publicly available ....... 13

Carbon reduction goals aligned with climate science ......................... 15

4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3

4.3

Required – Corporate GHG inventory........................................................ 10

Required – Manufacturer GHG reduction target aligned with climate
science ............................................................................................................... 15
Optional – Manufacturer net zero GHG commitment and validated
target .................................................................................................................. 16
Optional – Supplier GHG reduction targets aligned with climate
science ............................................................................................................... 17

Manufacturing energy efficiency........................................................ 18

4.3.1
4.3.2

Required – Communication of energy management requirements for
key component facilities ................................................................................. 18

Optional – Energy management system for final assembly and key
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4.3.3
4.3.4

4.4

Optional – Energy efficiency performance improvement for key
component supplier facilities.......................................................................... 20

Optional – Facility energy reporting............................................................ 22

Renewable electricity sourcing ........................................................... 23

4.4.1

Required – Manufacturer use of renewable electricity ............................ 23

4.4.3

Optional – Supplier use of renewable electricity ...................................... 29

4.4.2
4.5

High global warming potential chemicals in manufacturing (F-GHGs). 35

4.5.1
4.5.2

4.6

Optional – Manufacturer increased use of renewable electricity.......... 29

Optional - Reduce F-GHG emissions from flat panel display
manufacturing................................................................................................... 35
Optional - Reduce F-GHG gas emissions from 300 mm semiconductor
manufacturing................................................................................................... 36

Product energy efficiency................................................................... 36

4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3

Required – Conformance with applicable ENERGY STAR producteligibility criteria............................................................................................... 36
Required – External power supply energy efficiency ............................... 37

Required – Battery charger system energy efficiency............................... 38

Annex A (Normative): Manufacturing energy efficiency.................... 40

Annex B (Normative): Requirements for low-impact hydropowerelectricity...................................................................................... 42
Annex C (Informative): Elements of production spend on key
components .................................................................................. 43

Annex D (Informative): Table of criteria and optional points for Section
4.0 Climate Change Mitigation........................................................ 44
Annex E (Informative): Bibliography ............................................... 45
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Foreword

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) is a mission driven non-profit working to create a more sustainable andjust world, focused on supporting institutional purchasers in procuring only credible sustainable and circulartechnology products and services. GEC owns and operates EPEATTM, a comprehensive voluntary sustainability
ecolabel. GEC ecolabel criteria address priority impacts throughout the life cycle of the product, based on an
evaluation of scientific evidence and international best practices.
Criteria are developed in balanced, voluntary consensus processes consistent with:a) ISO 14024: Environmental labels and declarations – Type 1 environmental labelling – Principles
and procedures; 1 andb) US Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, OMB Circular
A-119: Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in
Conformity Assessment Activities. 2
A summary of GEC’s Criteria Development Process (P74) and procedures governing the process are publicly
available on the EPEAT Registry. 3 Public stakeholder consultation occurs throughout the criteria development
process. Stakeholder comments on criteria are considered by the Technical Committee as part of the Voluntary
Consensus Process. Detailed policies for the EPEAT Program and criteria implementation are available in the
EPEAT Policy Manual, also found on the EPEAT Registry). 3 The EPEAT Program may issue temporary policy
addenda to this document, EPEAT Policy Manual (P65), to address unforeseeable and extraordinary
circumstances that are beyond the control of manufacturers. Such circumstances include but are not limited tonatural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, significant labor strikes, devastating accidents to a supplier facility,
epidemics, or pandemics.
These criteria were developed in collaboration with NSF International. NSF facilitated the voluntary consensus
process, in alignment with GEC’s Criteria Development Process.

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Available at: https://www.iso.org

Available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/revised_circular_a-119_as_of_1_22.pdf
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Participants

The following stakeholders were members of the Technical Committee:
Will Armington, Xerox
Cate Berard, US Department of Energy
Ralph Buoniconti, SABIC
Jennifer Costley, New York Academy of Sciences
Holly Elwood, US Environmental Protection
AgencyDieter Feuerer, Fujitsu
Manuel Florido, TeknoService S.L.
Charlie Galinato, State of CA, Dept. of General
Services
Tim Juliani, World Wildlife Fund U.S.
Peggy Kellen, Center for Resource Solutions

Mike Labanowski, Google
Carole Mars, US Department of Defense
Eric Masanet, Northwestern University
Michael Morimoto, US General Services
Administration
Tony Perrotta, Greentec International Inc.
Adam Rubinfield, World BankPaul Scheihing, Consultant
Nicolas Sunderland, Covestro
Lucian Turk, Dell Technologies
Christopher Woodbury, Intel

Stakeholders from the following organizations participated in criteria drafting as participants in Expert Ad HocGroups:Canon USA, Inc
Center for Resource Solutions
Dell Technologies
Fujitsu
GEC
GoogleHP, Inc
Intel Corporation
50001 Strategies LLC
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LenovoMicrosoft
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Panasonic
RicohTÜV Rheinland
US Department of Defense
US Department of Energy
US Environmental Protection Agency
World Wildlife Fund

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1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish performance-based criteria that address carbon and othergreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the manufacture and use of electronic products. State of
Sustainability Research identifies the priority climate change impacts and mitigation strategies for the sector,
providing the scientific, evidence-based foundation for criteria development. 4 Criteria address manufacturer
programs and activities to assess and reduce lifecycle carbon emissions, sourcing electricity from renewableenergy sources, energy efficient manufacturing, fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHG), and product energy
consumption.

1.1 Scope
EPEAT applies these criteria to EPEAT product categories, providing an incentive for manufacturers to reduceclimate change impacts and allowing purchasers to identify sustainable products. EPEAT policies andprocedures govern the implementation of these criteria within the EPEAT program.

2.0 Normative References
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. European Union (EU)
Directives, which contain the adoption date in their title, are not to be treated as “dated references” (asdescribed above). Unless explicitly indicated otherwise, when an EU Directive is referenced in this document,a new or updated EU Directive shall apply upon its enforcement date, unless otherwise noted in the criteria.
ANSI/ MSE 50028-1 5
CCWG Carbon Emissions Accounting Methodology 6
EcoTransIT Information Tool Worldwide 7
EU Product Environmental Footprint Guide 8
ENERGY STAR ® Program Specifications 9 EN 16258, Methodology for calculation and declaration of energy

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Available at: https://globalelectronicscouncil.org/resources/state-of-sustainability-research/climate-change/
ANSI/MSE 50028-1-2019https://www.bsr.org/files/clean-cargo/BSR-CCWG-Carbon-Emissions-Methodology.pdf
EcoTransIT World

https://ec.europa.eu/environment/eussd/smgp/dev_methods.htm
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consumption and GHG emissions of transport services 10
EU Ports European Economic Interest Group Guidance for Greenhouse Gas Emission Footprinting for
Container Terminal 11
European LCA Platform Database 12
Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics Guidance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting at
Logistics Sites 13
GLEC Framework Version 2.0 14
Hydropower Sustainability Council Standard 15
IATA RP1678, Air Cargo Carbon Footprint 16
IEC 62623, Desktop and notebook computers – Measurement of energy consumption, 2nd Ed., Section 5.4,
Table 2 17
IEC TR 62921, Quantification methodology for greenhouse gas emissions for computers and monitors 18
IEEE 1680.1, Standard for Environmental and Social Responsibility Assessment of Computers and Displays 19
IMO Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) 20
ISO 14025, Environmental labels and declarations 21
ISO 14026, Environmental labels and declarations – Principles, requirements and communications offootprint information 22

European Normative Standard, https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/product-requirements/standards/standards-ineurope/index_en.htm#shortcut-2; https://www.en-standard.eu/din-en-16258-methodology-for-calculation-and-declaration-ofenergy-consumption-and-ghg-emissions-of-transport-services-freight-and-passengers/
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https://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/transport/shipping_en
https://eplca.jrc.ec.europa.eu.

https://www.iml.fraunhofer.de/en/fields_of_activity/logistics--traffic--environment/environment_and_resource_logistics/resource_efficient_logistics_hubs_and_transport.html
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Global Logistics Emissions Council. Keizersgracht 560, Amsterdam, Netherlands. <www.smartfreightcentre.org>
https://www.hydrosustainability.org/standard-overview

International Air Transportation Association. IATA USA, 703 Waterford Way, Suite 600, Miami, FL 33126. <www.iata.org>;
https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/sustainability/carbon-footprint/
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https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/65120

https://standards.iteh.ai/catalog/standards/iec/8ad77a7c-763d-4dad-94f2-f3d64329ad0a/iec-tr-62921-2016

Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Piscataway, NJ, https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/1680.1/7124/; https://www.epeat.net/about-epeat#accessing-epeat-criteria
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International Maritime Organization. 4, Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom. <www.imo.org>
https://www.iso.org/standard/38131.html
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ISO/TS 14027, Environmental rules and declarations – Development of product category rules 23
ISO 14040, Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and framework 24
ISO 14044, Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Requirements and guidelines 25
ISO 14064, Greenhouse gas quantification and validation 26
ISO 14067, Carbon footprint of products – Requirements and guidelines for quantification 27
ISO 50001, Energy management system requirements 28
ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories 29
ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes andservices 30

LCA Society of Japan Database 31
Low Impact Hydropower Institute 32
PAS 2050, Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods andservices 33

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 34
UL 2854, EcoLogo Standard for Renewable Low-Impact Electricity Products 35,36
UNFCCC’s Race to Zero partner program 37

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https://www.iso.org/standard/66123.html
https://www.iso.org/standard/37456.html

https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:std:iso:14044:ed-1:v1:en
ISO 14064-3

https://www.iso.org/standard/71206.html

https://www.iso.org/iso-50001-energy-management.html

https://www.iso.org/ISO-IEC-17025-testing-and-calibration-laboratories.html
https://www.iso.org/standard/46568.html

LCA Society of Japan. LCA Development Office, 2-1, Kajicho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0044. <www.lca-forum.org>
https://lowimpacthydro.org/

https://shop.bsigroup.com/products/specification-for-the-assessment-of-the-life-cycle-greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-goods-andservices
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https://sciencebasedtargets.org/

https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?UniqueKey=33897
https://www.ul.com/resources/ecologo-certification-program
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US Department of Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies 38
US Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Performance Benchmarking Methodology 39
US LCI Database 40
WRI GHG Protocol: Scope 2 Guidance 41
WRI GHG Protocol: Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard 42
WRI GHG Protocol: Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard 43
WRI GHG Protocol: Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard 44

3.0 Definitions and Acronyms
3.1

Definitions

battery charger: A device that charges batteries for consumer products, including battery chargers
embedded in other consumer products. (10 CFR 430.2 Definitions)biomass: The biodegradable fraction of products, waste, and residues from biological origin (Source: US
Environmental Protection Agency. 2014. “Draft Framework for Assessing Biogenic CO2 Emissions from
Stationary Sources,” Appendix D: Feedstock Categorization and Definitions).
component: The constituent part of a device which cannot be physically divided into smaller parts without
losing its particular function. (Source: IEC 60050 – International Electrotechnical Vocabulary – Details for IEV
number 151-11-21: "component").
corporation level: See Section 3.2, EPEAT Program Terms.
Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC): A category of contractual instruments used in the energy sector toconvey information about energy generation to other entities involved in the sale, distribution, consumption, or
regulation of electricity. This category includes instruments that may go by several different names, including
certificates, tags, credits, etc. (Source: The glossary in the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance – page 105 41).

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US DOE, 10 CFR Part 430.32

US EPA, SmartWay Program. SmartWay Transport Partnership, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
<www.epa.gov/smartway>

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https://www.nrel.gov/lci/

https://ghgprotocol.org/scope_2_guidance
https://ghgprotocol.org/product-standard

https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

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consumption related to energy use, compared to the energy baseline. (Source: ISO 50001: 2018, 3.4.6 28).
external power supply (EPS): An external power supply circuit that is used to convert household electric
current into direct current (DC) or lower-voltage AC current to operate a consumer product. (10 CFR 430.2
Definitions)key components: Key components for EPEAT registered products are either the priority components
defined below, or the top five components by GHG emissions as identified for the product category of interest
using the product carbon footprints (PCFs) or life cycle assessments (LCAs) created under 4.1.1. Priority
components include the following:a) main printed circuit board,b) integrated circuits: central processing units (CPUs), solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs),
random access memory (RAM), graphic processing unit (GPUs),c) power supply units, andd) display panels.
manufacturer: See Section 3.2, EPEAT Program Terms.
micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs): MSMEs have less than 250 employees and are notconsidered a subsidiary of a larger enterprise. (Source: ITU, A review of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises in the ICT Sector, 2016)
product: See Section 3.2, EPEAT Program Terms.
product category: See Section 3.2, EPEAT Program Terms.
product category level: See Section 3.2, EPEAT Program Terms.
product level: See Section 3.2, EPEAT Program Terms.
product type: See Section 3.2, EPEAT Program Terms.
production spend: Includes:a) total annual spend by the manufacturer on production for EPEAT registered products, inclusive ofspend on outsourced final assemblers, andb) total annual spend by the manufacturer on components of EPEAT registered products that are directly
sourced by the manufacturer and provided to outsourced final assemblers, andc) total annual direct spend by the manufacturer on components of EPEAT registered products that areused by the manufacturer in final assembly.
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key components that are directly sourced for EPEAT registered products. Supplier spend may include
both key components and assemblies containing key components, excluding any key components
already accounted for in a), andc) total annual spend by final assembler(s) (including the manufacturer as applicable) on key
components and assemblies containing key components for EPEAT registered products (excluding key
components purchased from the manufacturer).
NOTE — Estimated total annual spend by outsourced final assembler(s) on key components andassemblies containing key components, based on manufacturer’s estimated production cost breakdowns,
can be used when actual spend is not available from the assembler(s).

An illustration of the main elements of production spend on key components can be found in Annex C.
printed circuit board: A thin board made of fiberglass, composite epoxy, or other laminate material with
conductive pathways etched or “printed” onto the board, with the purpose of, or to be used for, theconnection of different components on the board, such as transistors, resistors, and integrated circuits.
publicly available: Obtainable by the public without restriction of access; for example, cannot require
member-only access. A requirement to provide a name and/or organization to obtain access is notconsidered a “restriction of access.”
supplier: Entity that provides goods or services to the manufacturer.
unique product identifier: See Section 3.2, EPEAT Program Terms.

3.2

EPEAT Program Terms

The terms below are important for the application of these criteria in the EPEAT Program. They are defined by
the EPEAT Program for the purpose of assessment of conformance to the criteria in this document.
corporation level: Evidence provided to support conformance with the criterion addresses, at a minimum,
all product categories in which the manufacturer has EPEAT registered products.
manufacturer: A brand owner that registers products to the EPEAT Ecolabel and is responsible for ensuringongoing conformance of products to criteria; also referred to as “Participating Manufacturer” in EPEAT policy
documents.
product: A marketing model and chassis type associated with a unique product registration, including
accessories and peripherals, integral to the operation of the product and contained by default in the point ofsale (POS) packaging associated with the unique product registration, excluding consumables in imaging
equipment.
NOTE — “Integral” means the accessory or peripheral is fundamental or essential to product function. If the
manufacturer does not include the peripheral or accessory in the POS packaging by default, it is not within
scope. “By default” means that the peripheral or accessory is standard in the POS package(s). Manufacturer
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NOTE — Criteria may modify product scope (e.g., include or exclude an accessory, peripheral or component)or define a calculation methodology that accounts for variation in accessories and peripherals included in POS
packaging (e.g., recycled content.)
NOTE — “Unique product registration” may have multiple unique product identifiers.

product category: A group of products identified by the EPEAT program for the purpose of productregistration (e.g., computers and displays, servers, mobile phones, and imaging equipment).
product category level: Evidence provided to support conformance with the criterion covers all products
registered by the manufacturer in the EPEAT product category. Manufacturers may indicate if the submitted
evidence addresses multiple product categories.
product level: Evidence provided to support conformance with the criterion is for individual EPEATregistered products.
product type: Sub-categories of products identified by the EPEAT program for the purpose of productregistration and searching the EPEAT Registry. 3 For example, the following product types are included in theComputer and Display product category: desktop computer, monitor, integrated desktop computer, notebook
computer, tablet/slate, thin client, workstation, signage display.
unique product identifier: A distinct code used to unambiguously identify and differentiate an individual
sales unit on the marketplace, whether it be a specific version or model of a device, or a bundle or multi-packof multiple products. Common unique product identifiers include Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN) (e.g.,
Universal Product Code (UPC), European Article Number (EAN), and Manufacturer Part Number (MPN).

3.3

Acronyms

AEE:

Association of Energy Engineers

CDP:

carbon disclosure project

CCWG:
CFR:

CMVP:

Clean Cargo Working Group
Code of Federal Regulations

Certified Measurement and Verification Professional

CP:

Certified Practitioner

CSR:

corporate sustainability report

CPU:
DC:

DIN:

DOE:

EAC:

EEDI:

central processing unit
direct current

Deutsches Institut für Normung
Department of Energy

Energy Attribute Certificate

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EN:

European norm

EPA:

Environmental Protection Agency

EnMS:
EU:

F-GHG:
GHG:

energy management system
European Union

fluorinated greenhouse gas
greenhouse gas

GLEC:

Global Logistics Emissions Council

GPU:graphic processing unit

GO:

HDD:
IAF:

IATA:
IEC:

IEEE:

IMO:
ISO:
ITU:

LCA:

guarantee of origin
hard disk driveInternational Accreditation Forum

International Air Transportation Association
International Electrotechnical Commission

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
International Maritime Organization

International Standards Organization

International Telecommunication Union (United Nations)
life cycle assessment

LCI:

life cycle inventory

MLA:

Multilateral Recognition Arrangement

LIHI:

MSE:

MSMEs:MWh:

Low Impact Hydropower InstituteManagement System for Energy

micro, small and medium enterprises

megawatt-hourPAS:publicly available specification

PPA:

power purchase agreement

PCF:
PV:

product carbon footprint
performance verifierRAM:random access memory

REC:

Renewable Energy Certificate

REA:

SBTi:
SEP:

SSD:

renewable energy attribute

Science Based Targets initiative
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UNFCCC:

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

US:

United States

URL:

WRI:

uniform resource locator

World Resources Institute

4.0 Climate Change Mitigation
4.1 Life cycle GHG emissions and life cycle assessment
4.1.1 Required – Product carbon footprint disclosure and assurance
Manufacturer shall publicly disclose results of an assessment of life cycle GHG emissions or a “productcarbon footprint (PCF)” for registered products, reported as global warming potential for a 100-year time
horizon (GWP-100) in units of CO2 equivalents. The manufacturer shall specify in the life cycle assessment(LCA) or PCF the model numbers or other unique identifiers, such as product name(s), for the products towhich the LCA or PCF applies. Each product on the registry shall have an applicable LCA or PCF. The LCA or
PCF shall include each stage of the product life cycle, from raw material extraction through end-of-life using
PAS 2050, 33 the WRI GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard, 42
ISO 14025, 21 ISO 14067, 27 ISO 14040 24/14044, 25 IEC TR 62921,18 or equivalent PCF standard. LCA or
PCF results shall be published within 2 months of registering products.
Manufacturer shall obtain a third-party critical review or verification of the PCF(s) or LCA(s) that cover all
individual registered products, or the PCF methodology used for registered products in each product categorythat the manufacturer participates. Third-party verification of adherence with product category rules inaccordance with ISO/TS 14027 23 is an acceptable alternative. One third-party critical review statement(s) orverification per product category is acceptable. The third-party critical review or verification shall be updated
every 3 years.
The public disclosure of the LCA or PCF results shall include at a minimum the following:a) Statement on methodology or standard used,b) Modeled product lifetime or range (to cover span of products covered by the LCA or PCF),c) GHG emissions or carbon footprint of the product’s life cycle stages (disaggregated, i.e., reported
separately), including, at a minimum, production (raw material extraction and manufacturing,combined or separate), use, transport, and end-of-life, and the product’s total life cycle carbon
footprint, andd) Disclaimer statement or explanation of assumptions and associated uncertainties.
Examples of acceptable public disclosure include any one of the following methods:a) A Type III environmental declaration in accordance with ISO 14025, 21 ISO 14026, 22 or
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website, orc) Publishing the LCA or PCF results in an open-access peer-reviewed journal.
The manufacturer shall disclose URL(s) of public disclosure(s) on the EPEAT Registry. 3
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product level.
a) Third-party critical review statement(s) or verification that the methodology, PCF or LCA conforms withthe standard(s) used to conduct the assessment of life cycle GHG emissions, including at a minimum
the following: 45i.
ii.

Name and contact information of company and/or individual(s) performing verification,
Include or be accompanied by third-party critical reviewer or verifier qualifications(examples include education/training and experience in the LCA or carbon footprinting
field) or accreditation related to LCA or carbon footprinting.

b) URL(s) for the public disclosure that includes all disclosure requirements in the criterion, including thelist of standard(s) used to conduct the assessment of life cycle GHG emissions,c) Evidence of third-party critical review or verification updated every 3 years.
References and details:
A published Type III environmental declaration in accordance with ISO 14025 21 serves as sufficient evidence
to demonstrate that verification requirements a) and b) have been met. 46
Additional guidance for verification is available in the following standards:a) ISO 14064-3, Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas
statements, 26b) ISO 14065, Requirements for validation and verification bodies,c) ISO 14066, Competence requirements for GHG validation teams and verification teams.

4.1.2 Required – Corporate GHG inventory
Manufacturer shall annually conduct a corporate GHG inventory covering the manufacturer’s Scope 1,
Scope 2 (location and market-based), and Scope 3 emissions as defined by the GHG Protocol. Manufacturer
may choose the initial 12-month period to conduct the GHG inventory. The manufacturer may change to a
new 12-month period, and in that case, the manufacturer must provide the GHG inventory for a minimum of45
It is acceptable to provide evidence of third-party verification following the product category rules in accordance with
ISO/TS14027.

It is acceptable to reference the environmental declaration information provided by the product environmental labeling declaration
program holder.
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two consecutive 12-month periods.
Scope 3 in-scope GHG emissions shall include, at a minimum, GHG emissions for registered products in all
product categories that the manufacturer participates.
Results of the GHG inventory, Scope 1, Scope 2, and at least 67% of total in-scope Scope 3 emissions shallbe verified by a qualified third party against the GHG Protocol annually. Results of the full GHG inventory
shall be publicly disclosed annually.
The manufacturer shall disclose URL(s) of public disclosure(s) on the EPEAT Registry. 3
Exception: MSMEs are not required to calculate and report Scope 3 emissions.
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the corporation level.
a) URL to the public disclosure of GHG inventory results,b) Demonstration of the calculation for inclusion of at least 67% of total in-scope Scope 3 emissions,c) Third-party assurance statement showing that results of the GHG inventory were in conformance with
the GHG Protocol. The assurance statement shall include at a minimum the following:
i.
ii.
iii.

Name of the company and/or individual(s) performing the verification,
Include or be accompanied by contact information and qualifications (examples include
education/training and experience in the carbon accounting field), or accreditation related
to carbon accounting, andIndication that the covered Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions, as required by the criterion,
were included in the GHG inventory.

References and details:
Guidance for verification is available in the following standards:a) ISO 14064-3, Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas
statements, 26b) ISO 14065, Requirements for validation and verification bodies,c) ISO 14066, Competence requirements for GHG validation teams and verification teams.

4.1.3 Optional – Product transport carbon footprint and goal
Manufacturers shall annually conduct an assessment of GHG emissions from supply chain transportation
activities for, at minimum, registered products from the point of final product assembly to the customer ortransfer of product ownership.
The scope shall include transport for the applicable modes of freight movement for ground (includes road andrail), air, and sea (including inland waterways as applicable) for registered products. The manufacturer may
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assessment applies.
The assessment of supply chain GHG emissions shall include well-to-wheel or tank-to-wheel GHG emissions
from all modes of freight movement utilized (road, rail, air, sea, and inland waterways) and shall be
performed once per fiscal or calendar year using one or a combination of the following methodologies:a) Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework for Logistics Emissions Methodologies (GLEC
Framework Version 2.0),14b) The following mode-specific methodologies as geographically applicable (if well-to-tank emissions
are not included in a mode-specific methodology, they shall be included by means of a scaling factor[such as that included in GLEC]):
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

Road: US EPA SmartWay Performance Benchmarking Methodology 39 or EN 16258 10
Rail: US EPA SmartWay Performance Benchmarking Methodology 39 or EcoTransIT
Information Tool Worldwide 7
Air: International Air Transportation Association (IATA) RP1678 16 or US EPA SmartWay
Performance Benchmarking Methodology 39
Sea: Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) Carbon Emissions Accounting Methodology 6
or International Maritime Organization (IMO) Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) 20
Inland waterways: IMO EEDI 20 or US EPA SmartWay Performance Benchmarking
Methodology 39c) A methodology which includes a well-to-wheel or tank-to-wheel performance-based assessment thatuses fuel-based or activity-based metrics for each applicable mode (e.g., weight and/or volume of
freight moved, and/or distance by mode). Data used may include fuel consumption and publishedemission factors by fuel type.
A summary of results for absolute freight GHG emissions (e.g., annual tonnes of CO2e) and/or normalized
GHG emissions (e.g., grams of CO2e per tonne-km) for each mode (road, rail, air, sea, and inland
waterways) shall be publicly disclosed annually, and shall indicate what methodologies were used, andwhether the manufacturer used tank-to-wheel or well-to-wheel emissions.
Results of the transportation carbon footprint shall be third-party verified every three years, or in accordancewith the methodology used.
Manufacturers shall also develop a transport supply chain GHG emission reduction goal and report progress
towards meeting this goal annually.
Point value: 1 point
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level or corporation level.
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Sustainability Report (CSR) report or program URL(s) or other publicly available website or
document),b) Identification of the scope of products for which the assessment applies,c) Evidence of a transport supply chain GHG reduction emission goal and progress towards the goalare publicly posted annually (e.g., manufacturer URL, CSR report or program URL(s) or other publicly
available website or document),d) Evidence of third-party verification in conformance with the applicable modes in the GLEC
Framework 14 or other mode-specific approaches described above. The manufacturer shall provide
the credentials and contact information of third-party verifier.
References and details:
Well-to-wheel emissions: An accounting of the life cycle GHG emissions from transportation of products.
Well-to-wheel analysis assesses the overall GHG impacts of a fuel, that include each stage of its production
and use. GLEC defines this as an “approach to estimate the impact of the full fuel cycle including fuelproduction.”
Well-to-tank emissions: An accounting of the GHG emissions from fuel production, including extraction,cultivation, refining, transformation, transport and distribution of fuels. This is the first stage of the life cycle
GHG emissions, before the combustion “tank-to-wheel” or “operating phase.” GLEC defines “well-to-tank” as“upstream phase of fuel production only.”

4.1.4 Optional – Product LCA and 3rd party review, publicly available
Part A:The manufacturer shall conduct a LCA on one registered product in each product category in which the
manufacturer participates. The manufacturer shall specify in the assessment the model numbers or other unique
identifiers for the products to which the assessment applies. The LCA shall be performed in accordance with
(1) ISO 14040 24 and ISO 14044, 25 excluding the reporting requirements (Section 6 of ISO 14040 24 andSection 5 of ISO 14044 25), or (2) the EU Product Environmental Footprint Guide. 8 The LCA shall include allstages of the product life cycle, from extraction of raw materials through end-of-life. LCA results shall be
published within 2 months of registering products.
To qualify under this criterion, the LCA must have been critically reviewed in accordance with (1) ISO 14044
25
or ISO 14025, 21 or (2) the EU Product Environmental Footprint Guide 8 by an independent third party. The
LCA shall not be more than 3-years-old. A new LCA will be required if the previously submitted LCA is greaterthan 3-years-old.
Part B:The manufacturer shall make the full LCA report or a summary of the LCA publicly available.
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categories that reflect global warming potential and at least three additional environmental impact categories
related to the product being studied, for example:
a)
b)
c)

d)
e)
f)

g)
h)
i)

Acidification,
Eutrophication,
Ozone depletion,
Photochemical oxidation,
Cumulative energy demand,
Ecotoxicity,
Human toxicity,
Water consumption,
Resource use, minerals and metals (i.e., mineral resource depletion impact category).

The summary or full LCA shall be published using one of the following options:a) In a national public database (such as the US Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Database, the European LCA
Platform Database,12 or the LCA Society of Japan Database, 31 or other public disclosure system),b) In an open-access peer-reviewed journal, orc) On the manufacturer’s website as one or more of the following:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

The full LCA report,
A Type III environmental declaration in accordance with ISO 14025, 21
A third-party report of the LCA as defined in the requirements and guidance for third-party
reports section of ISO 14044, 25
Another format that includes a summary of the LCA.

The manufacturer shall disclose URL(s) of public disclosure(s). The manufacturer may provide a link on its
website to another publicly available website.
For publication in a peer reviewed journal, acceptance for publication is acceptable provided the
prepublication (in press) paper is publicly available.
Optional points shall be awarded according to Table 4.1.4.
Table 4.1.4 – Optional point available

Performance

Total points

Completion of Part A

1

Completion of Parts A & B

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Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product level, but only one product per product category must meet this criterion.
a) Copy of the LCA(s) used to meet the requirements of this criterion for verification purposes, not public
disclosure,b) Third-party critical review statement that the LCA was performed and reviewed in accordance withthe requirements of this criterion, including at a minimum the following:i.
ii.

Name of company and/or individual(s) performing the critical review,
Include or be accompanied by contact information and qualifications (examples include
education/training and experience in the LCA field) or accreditation related to conducting
LCAs.

c) For Part B, URL(s) for the public disclosure as per the requirements of this criterion.
References and details:
A published Type III environmental declaration in accordance with ISO 14025 21 serves as sufficient evidence
to demonstrate that verification requirements a) and b) have been met.

4.2 Carbon reduction goals aligned with climate science
4.2.1 Required – Manufacturer GHG reduction target aligned with climate science
Manufacturer shall have a publicly declared GHG emissions reduction target aligned with climate science:a) Scope 1 and 2 target: Aligned with climate science means an absolute average annual reduction 47 ofat least 4.2% of total combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from the baseline to the target year. 48b) Scope 3 target(s): Manufacturer shall have one or more targets that collectively cover a minimum of
67% of that manufacturers’ total scope 3 GHG emissions during the baseline year of the describedtargets. These targets shall describe an absolute average annual reduction of 2.5% of Scope 3 GHG
emissions from the baseline to the target year. 49
The baseline year must be no earlier than 2015, and the average annual reduction target must extend to atleast 2030. Targets may not exceed 15 years. Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions must be calculated in accordancewith Criterion 4.1.2, Corporate GHG inventory.

Absolute average annual reduction is the average annual yearly reduction over the time period specified, recognizing that someyears may be larger or smaller than others, but over the 10 years the annual average of 4.2% yields an absolute reduction of 42%.
For example: If the target is to reduce emissions by 42% over 10 years, the annual average of 4.2% per year could result in reductionsof the following: Year 1 was 4.2%, Year 2 was 3.2%, Year 3 was 5.2%, and so on. Some years of the 10 years (Year 2) was less than
4.2%, but the average over 10 years was at least 4.2% each year.

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48
49

This aligns with IPCC guidance for a 1.5 °C level of ambition.

This aligns with IPCC guidance for a well below 2 °C level of ambition.

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Once targets have been met, new targets must be set. In the establishment of targets, Scope 1, 2, and 3
emission reduction targets must represent continued forward ambition, i.e., emission reductions must occur
throughout the time period of the target.
Alternatively, a manufacturer may demonstrate conformance to this criterion by having GHG emission
reduction target(s) validated by the SBTi 34 for 1.5 °C ambition or the level of ambition required by SBTi for the
manufacturer. 50,51
Annual progress against target(s) shall be publicly disclosed.
Exception: MSMEs are not required to have a Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction target.
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the corporation level.
Manufacturer must demonstrate conformance with verification requirement a) and b). Or alternatively, themanufacturer can demonstrate conformance with verification requirement c) and d).
a) URL(s) to manufacturer’s GHG reduction target(s) including public reporting on average annual
progress relative to the publicly disclosed baseline year, 52 andb) Evidence of manufacturer’s calculated corporate GHG inventory, in accordance with Criterion 4.1.2,
inclusive of evidence demonstrating that target covers at least 67% of manufacturer’s total baseline
Scope 3 GHG emissions, as calculated in accordance with Criterion 4.1.2.
Orc) URL(s) to listing of manufacturer’s goal listed on the SBTi website (companies taking action) 53 or an
SBTi validated document confirming or demonstrating the requirements of this criterion are met, andd) URL(s) to manufacturer’s public reporting on average annual progress.
References and details: None.

4.2.2 Optional – Manufacturer net zero GHG commitment and validated target
Part A – Race to Zero Commitment:
Manufacturer shall set a net-zero target by joining a United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero recognized partner program. 37 Examples include Business Ambition for

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51
52

SBTi Criteria and Recommendations
SBTI Companies Taking Action

Conformance to this criterion means publishing progress towards targets, but not achieving the targets’ described ambition.

There is a difference on the SBTi website between those companies that have made a commitment (denoted in orange) versus those
who have a target validated by the SBTi (denoted in green).

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1.5 °C, 54,55 The Climate Pledge, 56 and Small and Medium Enterprise Climate Hub. 57 Manufacturer’s net zerotarget must, at a minimum, meet the four key pillars of the UNFCCC’s Race to Zero partner program. 37
Part B – SBTi Validated Net Zero GHG Target:
Manufacturer shall publish annual progress against a net zero target validated by the SBTi. 34
Point value: 1-2 points (maximum of 2 points) as follows:Part A: 1 point
Part B: 1 point
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the corporation level.
Part A – Race to Zero Commitment:a) Identification of the UNFCCC Race to Zero Partner organization that has been joined,b) URL(s) to public target which meets the commitment targets of the UNFCCC Race to Zero Partnerorganization identified in verification requirement a).
Part B – SBTi Validated Net Zero GHG Target:a) URL(s) to listing of manufacturer’s validated net zero goal listed on the SBTi website,b) URL(s) for manufacturer’s annual progress against its validated net zero target.

4.2.3 Optional – Supplier GHG reduction targets aligned with climate science
Manufacturer shall ensure suppliers representing the percent of production spend identified in Table 4.2.3 forregistered products have set publicly declared GHG emissions reduction target(s) aligned with climate
science. “Aligned with climate science” means an absolute average annual linear reduction of at least 4.2%of Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the baseline to the target year. 58 The baseline year must be no earlier than2015, and the average annual linear reduction target must extend to at least 2030. Targets may not exceed
15 years. Scope 1 and 2 emissions must be calculated in accordance with the GHG Protocol.
Alternatively, a supplier may meet this criterion by having a publicly declared GHG emissions reduction target
validated by the SBTi. 34
Annual progress against the target shall be publicly disclosed.

54
55
56
57
58

Science Based Targets, Business Ambition for 1.5 degrees C
Science Based Targets initiative Net Zero Standard
The Climate Pledge
SME Climate HubThis aligns with IPCC 2018 guidance for a 1.5 °C level of ambition.

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Table 4.2.3
Suppliers representing 50% of
production spend
Suppliers representing 75% ofproduction spend

1 point
2 points

Point value: 1-2 (maximum of 2 points)
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level.
a) Annual list of suppliers which make up 50% or 75% of production spend,b) URL(s) for publicly posted corporate target for each supplier identified in verification requirement a).
Examples of acceptable URL(s) include a publicly available carbon disclosure project (CDP)
response, SBTi website, or supplier website,c) For each supplier identified in verification requirement a), evidence that the supplier’s corporate GHG
emission reduction targets for at least Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are aligned with climate
science. Evidence must be one of the following:i.
ii.

Documentation of a calculation for how each supplier’s goal includes, at minimum, 4.2%
average annual linear reduction to 2030, and that the supplier publishes degree of annual
progress, or
URL to the SBTi website showing the supplier is identified as a company taking action. 59

References and details: None.

4.3 Manufacturing energy efficiency
4.3.1 Required – Communication of energy management requirements for key component
facilities
Manufacturer shall request that its suppliers, which produce any of the key components or assemblies, achieve
third-party certification to a nationally adopted version of ISO 50001 28 or demonstrated ongoing energy
performance improvements in accordance with Criterion 4.3.3. Manufacturer shall make this request either
directly to its key component suppliers or by requesting that final assembly facilities make the request.
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level.
a) List of manufacturer’s key component supplier facilities for manufacturer’s EPEAT-registered products,
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manufacturer has communicated the request that in-scope suppliers of key components achieve thirdparty certification to a nationally adopted version of ISO 50001. 28 Examples of evidence include but
are not limited to a supplier code of conduct, policy, contract language or other communication totheir suppliers (e.g., email communications, scorecards, etc.).
References and details: None.

4.3.2 Optional – Energy management system for final assembly and key component facilities
The manufacturer shall demonstrate that final assembly facilities, whether owned or outsourced, identified inTable 4.3.2 for registered products have achieved third-party certification to a nationally adopted version of
ISO 50001 28,60 or demonstrated energy efficiency performance improvement in accordance with Criterion
4.3.3. Additionally, manufacturer shall demonstrate that for the percent of production spend on key
component facilities identified in Table 4.3.2 for registered products have achieved third-party certification toa nationally adopted version of ISO 50001. 28,60
Certification(s) shall be obtained from a certification body accredited by a body that is a signatory to theInternational Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) with a scope ofaccreditation that includes the standard applicable to this criterion. A supplier facility may be certified as astandalone facility, or as part of a multi-site organization certification to the applicable standard.
Where a corporate certification is achieved in accordance with a multi-site certification, the certificate shall
include the applicable facility(ies) used towards achievement of this criterion.
Table 4.3.2 – Optional points for final assemblyand percent of production spend on key components
Final assembly whether owned oroutsourced
25% of production spend on key
components

1 point
1 point

Point value: 1-2 points (maximum of 2 points)
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level.
a) List of manufacturer’s final assembly facilities for manufacturer’s EPEAT-registered products, whether
owned by the manufacturer or contracted to a supplier,

Examples of nationally adopted versions of ISO 50001 include ANSI/ MSE 50028-1, China’s Green Factory Certification
program (GB/T 23331), and Japan Industrial Standard, JIS Q 50001:2019.
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inclusion threshold identified in Table 4.3.2,c) For each final assembly facility identified in verification requirement a) and each key component
facility identified in b):i.

Evidence of third-party certification to a nationally adopted version of ISO 50001, 28 where
the certification was granted by a body that meets the accreditation requirements of thiscriterion,

ii.

Evidence of energy performance improvement in accordance with Criterion 4.3.3.

Or
References and details: None.

4.3.3 Optional – Energy efficiency performance improvement for key component supplierfacilities
For the percent of production spend on key components identified in Table 4.3.3, the manufacturer shalldemonstrate that supplier facilities which produce any of the key components or assemblies havedemonstrated energy performance improvement that meets, at minimum, either Option 1, 2, or 3 below:a) Option 1: Annual past facility energy performance improvement of at least 2.5% calculated as thechange in average annual facility energy performance 61 over a period of the most recent 3 to 5
years. Energy performance improvement shall be demonstrated by providing an ENERGY STAR
Challenge for Industry Statement of Energy Improvement using the measurement and verification
method per Annex A.1, A.2.a, and that is verified by a Qualified Auditor per Annex A.3.
b) Option 2: Annual past facility energy performance improvement of at least 2.5% calculated as thechange in average annual facility energy performance over a period of the most recent 3 to 5 years.
Energy performance improvement shall be demonstrated by documentation of energy performance
improvement showing energy savings calculations, using an Accepted Measurement and Verification
Method per Annex A.1, A.2.b.i, or Annex A.2.b.ii, and that is verified by a Qualified Auditor per
Annex A.3.
Where the supplier has data indicating that relevant variables significantly affect energy performance(e.g., production, weather), the organization is required to normalize energy performance to those
relevant variables.
61“Average annual energy performance” is the average yearly energy performance over the time period specified.

Example 1: Energy performance improvement of 8% over 3 years and average of 2.67% per year; Year 1 was 4%, Year 2 was 3%,
and Year 3 was 1%. One year of the 3 years (Year 3) was less than 2.5% but the average over 3 years was greater than 2.5%;

Example 2: Energy performance improvement of 15% over 5 years and average of 3% per year. Year 1 was 4%, year 2 was 2% andyear 3 was 1%, years 4 and 5 was 4%. Two of the 5 years were less than 2.5% (years 2 and 3) but the average over 5 years was
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Program – Additional Requirements for Energy Management System 5,62 or a nationally adopted
equivalent program, 63 and average annual facility energy performance improvement of at least 1.0%
per year over a period of 12 to 36 months, achievement periods in monthly increments between 12
and 36 months are allowable. 64
Energy performance improvement shall be demonstrated using the measurement and verification method per
Annex A.1, A.2.c and that is verified by a Qualified Auditor per Annex A.3.
Where a corporate SEP certification is achieved by a supplier in accordance with a multi-site certification, thecertificate shall include the applicable facility(ies) used towards achievement of this criterion.
The verification of energy performance improvement shall be valid for 3 years from the date of certification for
Options 1, 2, and 3.
Table 4.3.3 – Optional points for percent
of production spend on key components
25% of production spend on key
components
50% of production spend on key
components

1 point
2 points

Point value: 1-2 points (maximum of 2 points)
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the category level.
a) List of manufacturer’s supplier facilities used to meet this criterion and evidence of having met
production spend/supplier inclusion threshold identified in Table 4.3.3,b) For each supplier facility identified in verification requirement a), on a per-facility basis:i.

If claiming Option 1:
a. Calculations demonstrating energy performance improvement in accordance with therequirements of the criterion using ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry Statement ofEnergy Improvement,

SEP 50001 program equivalency: https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/iso-50001/sep-50001/sep-50001equivalency
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DOE Superior Energy Performance (SEP) 50001 Equivalency guidance - https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/iso50001/sep-50001/sep-50001-equivalency
63

The criterion specifies a minimum commitment improvement of 1% per year to incentivize the actions necessary to implement a full
Energy Management System and realize subsequent sustained performance over time. (GEC State of Sustainability Research for
Climate Change Mitigation, data provided by U.S. DOE Staff).

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b. Evidence of independent verification of the energy performance improvement as per therequirements of the criterion, andc. Qualified auditor credentials.
ii.

If claiming Option 2:
a. Calculations demonstrating energy performance improvement in accordance with therequirements of the criterion,
b. Evidence of independent verification of the energy performance improvement as per therequirements of the criterion, andc. Qualified auditor credentials.

iii.

If claiming Option 3:
a. Evidence of third-party certification to ANSI/MSE 50028-1 or to a nationally adopted
equivalent program,b. Calculation or documentation demonstrating the average annual facility energy
performance improvement is ≥1.0% per year over a period of 12 to 36 months using
SEP 50001 energy performance improvement report verified by an accredited SEP
50001 Verification Body, andc. If a nationally adopted program is being used, documentation demonstrating thestandard is equivalent to ANSI/MSE 50028-1.

References and details: None.

4.3.4 Optional – Facility energy reporting
The manufacturer shall publicly disclose facilities accounted for in 4.3.2. The facilities identified shall include
final assembly and/or constitute at least 25% of production spend on key components.
The manufacturer shall publicly disclose, at minimum, the following for the final assembly facilities included inscope for this criterion:a) Number of facilities by country, andb) Aggregate of total annual energy consumption by country of all facilities in scope with a breakdownof the types of primary fuels and electricity (e.g., gigajoules per year) used. Only significant fuels(i.e., those making up to 95% of total supplier facility energy consumption) need to be included).
The manufacturer shall publicly disclose, at minimum, the following for the facilities constituting at least 25% ofproduction spend on key components included in scope for this criterion:a) Number of supplier facilities by country and by key component, andb) Aggregate of total annual energy consumption by country of all facilities in scope with a breakdownof the types of primary fuels and electricity (e.g., gigajoules per year) used. Only significant fuels(i.e., those making up to 95% of total supplier facility energy consumption) need to be included.
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Table 4.3.4 – Optional points forfacility energy reporting
Final assembly facilities

Facilities constituting 25% of production
spend on key components

1 point
1 point

Point value: 1-2 points (maximum of 2 points, additive)
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level.
For final assembly facilities:a) List of final assembly facilities used to meet this criterion, by company name, city, and country,b) Evidence that the final assembly facilities identified in verification requirement a) are those accounted
for in Criterion 4.3.2, andc) URL(s) for annual public disclosure of energy consumption of final assembly facilities within the scopeof this criterion. 65
For facilities constituting 25% of production spend on key components:a) List of facilities used to meet this criterion, by key component, company name, city and country,b) Evidence that the supplier facilities identified in verification requirement a) are a subset of thoseaccounted for in Criterion 4.3.2,c) Annual calculation demonstrating that the supplier facilities identified in verification requirement a)meet the percentage of production spend on key components threshold,d) URL(s) for annual public disclosure of energy consumption of these facilities.65
References and details: None.

4.4 Renewable electricity sourcing
4.4.1 Required – Manufacturer use of renewable electricity
The manufacturer shall demonstrate 12.5% renewable electricity generation and/or procurement notincluding what is delivered as part of the standard default electricity service as a percentage of total electricity
consumption for facilities in scope.
Manufacturer operations may be exempted from meeting this criterion when located in electricity markets thatFor facilities utilizing ISO 50001, the ISO 50001 Impact Estimator Tool (IET 50001) can be used to calculate avoided energy
consumption, energy cost savings, and associated emissions reductions by an organization or a country.
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meet RE100 Technical Criterion 5.2. 66
Standard default service is the mix of energy resource types used to generate the electricity that a consumer isallocated by their electricity service provider, or the undifferentiated mix of energy resources used to generate
electricity that is available to all consumers who otherwise do not proactively choose a differentiated resource
mix from an alternative electricity supplier. 67
Scope:The scope for this criterion shall be the annual electricity consumed at manufacturer facilities with significant
responsibility for the design and manufacture, as determined and documented by the manufacturer, forregistered products. The facilities included in the scope of this criterion shall be a subset of the facilities
included in the GHG accounting and/or reporting practices used by the manufacturer. These facilities may be
owned, leased, or operated by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer may include additional facilities that are owned, leased, or operated by the manufacturer.
To demonstrate conformance with this criterion, the percentage of total electricity consumption for facilities inscope, as required by this criterion shall be calculated once annually for a 12-month reporting period andacross the portfolio of in-scope facilities. Manufacturer may choose the initial 12-month reporting period andmust use the same 12-month period every year to calculate the percentage of renewable electricity
generation and resource procurement to ensure on-going tracking and verification. The manufacturer may
change to a new 12-month period, and in that case, the manufacturer must provide a calculation of thepercentage of renewable electricity generation and resource procurement for a minimum of two consecutive
12-month periods.
Generation and project vintage requirements:
The renewable electricity has been generated in the same 12-month period as consumed by the manufacturer
facility, during the six months immediately preceding the 12-month consumption period, or in the the threemonths immediately following the 12-month consumption period. All generation must orginate from projects orgenerators that have been commissioned 68 in the past 15 years. Renewable energy generation sourced
through long-term direct supply contracts with newly developed projects at time of contract initiation will berecognized throughout the term of the original contract or commitment, as long as the project otherwise meetsthe requirements of this criterion at the time when the project was commissioned.

Criterion 5.2 in RE100’s technical criteria provides guidance when corporate buyers are procuring renewables in a highly renewablegrid where no market-based instruments exist. It is to be used when the default delivered renewable electricity from the grid is in a market
with at least a 95% renewable generation mix, and where there is no mechanism for specifically allocating renewable electricity.
66“Standard default electricity service” may come from privatized or public sources, and the manufacturer may or may not have a
choice of provider.

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Supply option and market boundary requirements:
The renewable electricity used to meet this criterion shall be of the same market and be one or more offollowing supply options:a) Self-generated renewable electricity from an owned or operated generator or project from the same
electricity market or country where the manufacturer’s facility(ies) are located, and the energy
attributes or energy attribute certificates (EACs) claimed towards this criterion are either retained or
retired by the manufacturer and not transferred to, or claimed, or counted by other parties to avoid
double-counting and double-claims by other parties, and/orb) Purchased renewable electricity from an on-site or off-site generator or project that is not owned or
operated by the manufacturer, where all energy attributes or EACs are sourced from the same
electricity market or country 41 as the manufacturer’s facility(ies) are located. The energy attributes or
EACs claimed towards this criterion are retained or retired by or on behalf of the manufacturer andnot transferred to or claimed or counted by other parties to avoid double-counting and double-claims
by other parties.
Examples include but are not limited to:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs),
Lease agreements for Renewable Electricity Generation Projects,
Financial contracts (e.g., contract for differences or virtual PPAs),
Green Tariffs or Green Riders,Utility Green Pricing Program or Products,
Retail or unbundled EAC products, including Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs),
Guarantees of Origin (GOs), or similar.

Acceptable renewable energy sources:
Renewable electricity must be generated from one or more of the following sources:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)

Wind,
Solar,
Geothermal,
Biomass: woody waste,
Biomass: agricultural non-food crop,
Biomass: agricultural waste,
Biomass: energy crops,
Biomass: landfill gas and wastewater methane,
Biomass: black liquor,
Biomass: municipal solid waste where only the biogenic portion of the resource is used,
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Only the renewable portion of a mixed electricity source (i.e., where more than one resource is used togenerate the electricity) shall be used towards conformance to this criterion. Electricity generated by a source
other than those identified in this criterion as a renewable electricity source are not eligible.
Carbon offsets may not be used towards the achievement of this criterion.
Purchased renewable electricity to meet this criterion shall be one of the following:a) Third-party verified or certified, in accordance and compliance with the governing rules andrequirements for the standard being used, to a standard that meets the Accepted Renewable
Electricity Standard requirements. 70
The Accepted Renewable Electricity Standard requirements are:
i.
ii.
iii.

The standard was developed using an open process that involved stakeholder consultation,
The standard is intended for use in the market(s) in which it is being applied,
The standard requires that:a. The EACs have full aggregation of environmental attributes,
b. The renewable electricity attribute is surplus to what is required by legal mandate or towhat is otherwise available as part of the standard default electricity service,c. All renewable energy generation must come from generators commissioned within thelast 15 years,
d. There is exclusive and unique ownership of renewable energy attributes (REAs), such thatthe purchaser of renewable electricity can validate having a clear exclusive (or sole)claim to the consumption of purchased renewable energy. Ownership shall be
substantiated through the conveyance of energy attributes or EACs/instruments (e.g.,contracts that convey energy generation attributes to the buyer of RECs) to ensure there is
exclusive and unique ownership of the REA or energy attribute instrument,e. The seller of the renewable electricity discloses the fuel mix (energy sources used togenerate the electricity), the geographic location of the facility used to generate therenewable electricity, and the vintage of generation as indicated by the date range(month and year for both start and end) of energy attributes or EACs of the delivered
renewable electricity for confirmation of vintage requirements.

b) In markets where third-party verification to a standard meeting the requirements of a) is not available:i.
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Be generated from an acceptable renewable energy source as identified in this criterion,

Hydropower facility consists of a turbine in a pipeline or a turbine in an irrigation canal.

A list of Accepted Renewable Electricity Standards (e.g., Green-e® Renewable Energy Standards) are available on EPEAT/GEC's
website. Note that some standards (e.g., Green-e®) require “certification” as defined by their governing rules and requirements;“verification” alone is not sufficient.

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ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

Achieve the market boundary requirement by demonstrating renewable electricity generation
is within the same electricity market or country where generated, or meets the WRI GHG
Protocol: Scope 2 Guidance 41 market boundary requirements,
Be generated in accordance with both project and generation vintage requirements in thiscriterion,
Be substantiated with energy attributes or EACs that are owned, retained or retired by or on
behalf of the manufacturer,
Be commissioned within 15 years of the contractual start date with the manufacturer.
Renewable energy sourced from long-term supply contracts will be recognized throughout
the term of the original contract or commitment as long as the project otherwise meets therequirements of this criterion at the time when the project was commissioned.

Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level.
a) Identification of 12-month reporting period used to calculate the percentage of renewable electricity
generation procured and used on an annual basis,b) List of manufacturer facilities whose electricity is claimed towards this criterion, including the location(country) or electricity market.
c) Scoping:i.
ii.

Description of methodology used to determine which manufacturer facilities with significant
responsibility for registered products have been included in scope,
A manufacturer declaration that claimed facilities are a subset of the facilities included in
GHG accounting and/or reporting practices used by the manufacturer.

d) Calculation used to determine:i.
ii.

The percentage of renewable electricity generation that is generated or procured, andThe use of renewable energy as a percentage of total electricity consumption acrossfacility(ies) used to meet this criterion, including the following:a. Total renewable electricity generation and consumption claimed towards this criterion in
megawatt-hours (MWh), andb. Total electricity consumption in MWh.

e) For each renewable electricity supply used across manufacturer facility(ies) and claimed towards thiscriterion:i.
ii.

Identification of the renewable electricity source(s) (e.g., wind, solar), including whether amixed electricity source is used and if so, the quantity of eligible renewable and nonrenewable electricity in the source mix,
Identification of the quantity of renewable electricity being applied towards the criterion, in
MWh.

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iii.
iv.
v.

Identification of date range (month and year for both the start and end) of generation of therenewable electricity for confirmation of both project and generation vintage requirements inthis criterion,
Identification of the location (country) or electricity market of the renewable electricity projectfrom which eligible generation is consumed,
For self-generated renewable electricity:a. Evidence showing the ownership or operational control of the renewable electricity
generation project,b. Manufacturer or renewable electricity generator declaration that the renewableelectricity attributes are exclusively owned and are not transferred to or claimed by otherparties, 71 andc. Evidence of achievement of market boundary requirements.

vi.

For purchased renewable electricity:a. Proof of purchase (e.g., PPA, contract, EAC, invoice from generator).

f)

For each third-party verified or certified renewable electricity supply claimed:
i.
ii.
iii.

The name of the standard to which the renewable electricity supply is verified or certified,
Proof of certification (e.g., certificate, screenshot from registry system, account statement), 72
andDirect demonstration that the standard meets the Accepted Renewable Electricity Standard
requirements, and declaration of conformity by the certification program regarding theachievement of the Accepted Renewable Electricity Standard requirements.

g) For each non-third-party verified or certified renewable electricity supply claimed, evidence
supporting the following:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Achievement of market boundary requirements,
Achievement of project and generation vintage requirements of this criterion, including datesof renewable electricity generation (month and year for both the start and end) andconsumption (month and year for both the start and end),
Eligibility of purchased renewable electricity resources per Section b.i of the criterion,
Proof that energy attributes or EACs are exclusively owned by the manufacturer or have beenpermanently retained by the manufacturer (i.e., have not been sold) or have been retired byor on behalf of the manufacturer. This documentation may be provided at the end of the first
12-month period that this criterion is claimed. In such cases, the evidence must show that the
project and generation vintage requirements of this criterion are met.

Use of a third-party verified tracking mechanism such that a unique identification number is reported for each MWh/REA is
recommended.
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project(s). For instances where renewable electricity is generated outside the US and is from a lowimpact hydropower source (per Annex B), evidence of meeting the requirement in Annex B, which
may include certification to one of the following organizations as available:
i.
ii.
iii.

Low Impact Hydropower Institute,32
UL 2854 EcoLogo Standard for Renewable Low-Impact Electricity Products, 35,36,73 andHydropower Sustainability Council.15

References and details: None.

4.4.2 Optional – Manufacturer increased use of renewable electricity
Manufacturer shall meet the requirements of Criterion 4.4.1 for facilities in scope for the renewable electricity
generation and procurement percentages specified in Table 4.4.2.
Table 4.4.2 – Optional points based on percent of
manufacturer use of renewable electricity relative to total
electricity consumption

Percent use ofrenewable electricity

Points awarded

40%

1 point

85%

2 points

Point value: 1-2 points (maximum of 2 points)
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level.
a) Demonstrate conformance with verification requirements in Criterion 4.4.1.

4.4.3 Optional – Supplier use of renewable electricity
The manufacturer shall demonstrate that their supplier facilities that produce key components and assemblies(as defined below) for registered products use renewable electricity sources, not including what is delivered aspart of the standard default electricity service, as defined in this criterion.

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Key components for EPEAT registered products are either the priority components defined below, or the top
five components by GHG emissions as identified for the product category of interest using the PCFs or LCAs
created under Criterion 4.1.1.
Key components include the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Main printed circuit board,
Integrated circuits: CPU, SSDs, HDDs, RAM, GPUs,
Power supply units, andDisplay panels.

Scope:
Optional points shall be awarded based on the percentage of manufacturer’s production spend on key
components and assemblies, and the percentage of the supplier’s electricity consumption from renewablesources, according to Table 4.4.3.
To demonstrate conformance with this criterion, the percentages in Table 4.4.3 shall be calculated once
annually for a 12-month reporting period and across the portfolio of in-scope facilities. Supplier may choose
the initial 12-month reporting period and must use the same 12-month period every year to calculate thepercentage of renewable electricity generation and procurement to ensure on-going tracking and verification.
Manufacturer shall report the supplier’s 12-month reporting period for verification purposes.
The renewable electricity generation and procurement may be achieved for a portion of a supplier’s
facility(ies) in the scope of this criterion, if both of the following are achieved:a) Total electricity consumption must at least include all operations that are involved in the manufacturing
for all products covered by the criterion across applicable facility(ies), 74 andb) The portion of electricity and renewable electricity consumption for each facility must either be:i.
ii.

Delineated through metering or submetering, or
Calculated as a percent of revenue or production for the facility, on a per unit of production
or per mass of material basis.

The manufacturer may include additional supplier facilities, beyond what’s required to fulfill this criterion, inthe scope.
Generation and project vintage requirements:
The renewable electricity has been generated in the same 12-month period as consumed by the supplierfacility, during the six months immediately preceding the 12-month consumption period, or in the the threemonths immediately following the 12-month consumption period. All generation must orginate from projects or

In conformance with the GHG Protocol, total electricity consumption should be calculated across all operations of the supplier’s
facility including the electricity use related to the manufacturing, administration, sales, marketing, shipping, and warehousing ofcomponents and assemblies.
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generators that have been commissioned 75 in the past 15 years. Renewable energy generation sourced
through long-term direct supply contracts with newly developed projects at time of contract initiation will berecognized throughout the term of the original contract or commitment, as long as the project otherwise meetsthe requirements of this criterion at the time when the project was commissioned.
Supply option and market boundary requirements:
The renewable electricity used to meet this criterion shall be of the same market and be one or more offollowing supply options:a) Self-generated renewable electricity from an owned or operated generator or project from the same
electricity market or country where the manufacturer’s suppliers’ facility(ies) are located and theenergy attributes or EACs claimed towards this criterion are either retained or retired by the supplierand not transferred to, or claimed, or counted by other parties to avoid double-counting and doubleclaims by other parties, and/orb) Purchased renewable electricity from an on-site or off-site generator or project that is not owned or
operated by the supplier, where all contractual instruments energy attributes or EACs are sourced
from the same electricity market or country 41 as the supplier’s facility(ies) are located, and the energy
attributes or EACs claimed towards this criterion are retained or retired by or on behalf of the supplierand not transferred to, or claimed, or counted by other parties to avoid double-counting and doubleclaims by other parties.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs),
Lease agreements for Renewable Electricity Generation Projects,
Financial contracts (e.g., contract for differences or virtual PPAs),
Green Tariffs or Green Riders,Utility Green Pricing Program or Products,
Retail or unbundled EAC products, including Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs),
Guarantees of Origin (GOs), or similar.

Acceptable renewable energy sources:
Renewable electricity must be generated from one or more of the following sources:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
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Wind,
Solar,
Geothermal,
Biomass: woody waste,
Biomass: agricultural non-food crop,
Biomass: agricultural waste,
Biomass: energy crops,

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h)
i)
j)
k)
l)

Biomass: landfill gas and wastewater methane,
Biomass: black liquor,
Biomass: municipal solid waste where only the biogenic portion of the resource is used,
Hydropower: low impact in accordance with Annex B,
Hydropower: in-pipe. 76

Only the renewable portion of a mixed electricity source (i.e., where more than one resource is used togenerate the electricity) shall be used towards conformance to this criterion. Electricity generated by a source
other than those identified in this criterion as a renewable electricity source are not eligible.
Carbon offsets may not be used towards the achievement of this criterion.
Purchased renewable electricity to meet this criterion shall be one of the following:a) Third-party verified or certified, in accordance and compliance with the governing rules andrequirements for the standard being used, to a standard that meets the following requirements. 70
Accepted renewable electricity standard requirements are:
i.
ii.
iii.

The standard was developed using an open process that involved stakeholder consultation,
The standard is intended for use in the market(s) in which it is being applied,
The standard requires that:a. The RECs have full aggregation of environmental attributes,
b. The renewable electricity attribute is surplus to what is required by legal mandate or towhat is otherwise available as part of the standard default electricity service,c. All renewable energy generation must come from generators commissioned 77 within thelast 15 years,
d. There is exclusive and unique ownership of the REAs such that the purchaser ofrenewable electricity can validate having a clear exclusive (or sole) claim to theconsumption of purchased renewable energy. Ownership shall be substantiated throughthe conveyance of energy attributes or EACs/instruments (e.g., contracts that convey
energy generation attributes to the buyer of RECs) to ensure there is exclusive and uniqueownership of the REA or energy attribute instrument,e. The seller of the renewable electricity discloses the fuel mix (energy sources used togenerate the electricity), the geographic location of the facility used to generate therenewable electricity, and the vintage of generation as indicated by the date range(month and year for both start and end) of energy attributes or EACs of the delivered
renewable electricity for confirmation of vintage requirements.

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Hydropower facility consists of a turbine in a pipeline or a turbine in an irrigation canal.
Commissioned date is the date the generator began providing electricity to the grid.

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the renewable electricity shall:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

Be generated from an acceptable energy source, as identified in this criterion,
Achieve the market boundary requirement by demonstrating renewable electricity generation iswithin the same electricity market or country where generated, or meets the WRI GHG Protocol:
Scope 2 Guidance 41 market boundary requirements,
Be generated in accordance with both project and generation vintage requirements in thiscriterion,
Be substantiated with energy attributes or EACs that are owned, retained, or retired by or on
behalf of the supplier,
Be commissioned within 15 years of the contractual start date with the manufacturer’s supplier.
Renewable energy sourced from long-term supply contracts will be recognized throughout theterm of the original contract or commitment as long as the project otherwise meets therequirements of this criterion at the time when the project was commissioned.

Table 4.4.3 – Optional points based on percent of production spend on key components
and associated level of electricity consumption from renewable electricity sources

Suppliers constituting 50% of production spend on key components demonstrate
renewable electricity generation and procurement meeting the generation and projectvintage requirements constitutes at least 40% of total electricity consumption across inscope supplier facilities. 78
Suppliers constituting 50% of production spend on key components demonstrate
renewable electricity generation and procurement meeting the generation and projectvintage requirements constitutes at least 65% of total electricity consumption across inscope supplier facilities.
Suppliers constituting 75% of production spend on key components demonstrate RE
generation and procurement meeting the generation and project vintage requirements
constitutes at least 40% of total electricity consumption across in-scope supplier facilities.
Suppliers constituting 75% of production spend on key components demonstrate RE
generation and procurement meeting the generation and project vintage requirements
constitutes at least 65% total electricity consumption across in-scope supplier facilities.

1st point

2nd point

3rd point
4th point

Point value: 1-4 points (maximum of 4 points)
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level.

Percent of total electricity consumption across in-scope supplier facilities is calculated by dividing the renewable energy consumed
across all in-scope facilities by the total energy consumed across all in-scope facilities. Some suppliers included in the calculation may
be under the required percent threshold for renewal energy sourcing if others are above.
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Climate Change Mitigation Criteriaa) Identification of 12-month reporting period used to calculate the percentage of renewable electricity
generation procured and used on an annual basis, as per Table 4.4.3,b) List of supplier facilities whose electricity is claimed towards this criterion, including the location(country) or electricity market,c) Scoping:i.
ii.

Methodology used to determine which supplier facilities are in scope,
For each supplier facility(ies) where renewable electricity generation procurement and use
was achieved for a portion of the facility(ies) operations, methodology used to determine theportion of electricity and renewable electricity consumption for the facility.

d) Calculation used to determine the percentage of renewable electricity generation that is procured
and used as a percentage of total electricity consumption across facility(ies) used to meet thiscriterion, including the following across facility(ies):i.
ii.

Total renewable electricity generation and consumption claimed towards this criterion in
MWh, and
Total electricity consumption in MWh.

e) For each renewable electricity supply used across supplier facility(ies) and claimed towards thiscriterion:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

Identification of the renewable electricity source(s) (e.g., wind, solar), including whether amixed electricity source is used and if so, the quantity of eligible renewable and of nonrenewable electricity in the source mix,
Identification of the quantity of renewable electricity being applied towards the criterion, in
MWh.
Identification of date range (month and year for both the start and end) of generation of therenewable electricity for confirmation of both project and generation vintage requirements inthis criterion,
Identification of the location (country) or electricity market of the renewable electricity projectfrom which eligible generation is consumed,
For self-generated renewable electricity:a. Evidence showing the ownership or operational control of the renewable electricity
generation project;b. Supplier or renewable electricity generator declaration that the renewable electricity
attributes are exclusively owned and are not transferred to or claimed by other parties 79
andc. Evidence of achievement of market boundary requirements.

Use of a third-party verified tracking mechanism such that a unique identification number is reported for each MWh/REC is aconsidered a best practice (non-normative reference).
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f)

For purchased renewable electricity, proof of purchase (e.g., PPA, contract, EAC, invoicefrom generator).

For each third-party verified or certified renewable electricity supply claimed:
i.
ii.
iii.

The name of the standard to which the renewable electricity supply is certified,
Proof of certification (e.g., certificate, screenshot from registry system, account statement),
andDirect demonstration that the standard meets the accepted renewable electricity standard
requirements, and declaration of conformity by the certification program regarding theachievement of the accepted renewable electricity standard requirements.

g) For each non-third-party verified or certified renewable electricity supply claimed, evidence
supporting the following:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Achievement of market boundary requirements,
Achievement of project and generation vintage requirements of this criterion, including datesof renewable electricity generation (month and year for both the start and end) andconsumption (month and year for both the start and end),
Eligibility of purchased renewable electricity resources per Section b.i of the criterion,
Proof that energy attributes or EACs are exclusively owned by the supplier or have beenpermanently retained by the supplier (i.e., have not been sold) or have been retired by or on
behalf of the supplier. This documentation may be provided at the end of the first 12-month
period that this criterion is claimed. In such cases, the evidence must show that the projectand generation vintage requirements of this criterion are met.

h) For instances where renewable electricity is generated in the US and is from a low-impacthydropower source (per Annex B), documentation of LIHI certification for the hydropower generation
project(s). For instances where renewable electricity is generated outside the US and is from a lowimpact hydropower source (per Annex B), evidence of meeting the requirements in Annex B, which
may include certification to one of the following organizations as available:
i.
ii.
iii.

Low Impact Hydropower Institute,32
UL 2854 EcoLogo Standard for Renewable Low-Impact Electricity Products, 35,36
Hydropower Sustainability Council.15

References and details: None.

4.5 High global warming potential chemicals in manufacturing (F-GHGs)
4.5.1 Optional - Reduce F-GHG emissions from flat panel display manufacturing
Manufacturer shall meet Criterion 4.1.10.1 in IEEE 1680.1a,19 Standard for Environmental and Social
Responsibility Assessment of Computers and Displays.
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This criterion is applicable to all registered products; it is not limited to computers and displays. If the productdoes not contain a flat panel display, the manufacturer shall declare the criterion not applicable.
Point value:1-2 points (maximum of 2 points) as defined in IEEE 1680.1a.19
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level and manufacturers must identify which product types forwhich this criterion does not apply. Criterion is not applicable to products without a flat panel display.
a) Demonstration of verification requirements per IEEE 1680.1a, Criterion 4.1.10.1.19
References and details: None.

4.5.2 Optional - Reduce F-GHG emissions from 300 mm semiconductor manufacturing
Manufacturer shall meet Criterion 4.1.10.2 in IEEE 1680.1a. 19
This criterion is applicable to all registered products, it is not limited to computers and displays. If the productdoes not contain semiconductor components produced from 300 mm process semiconductor manufacturing
facilities, the manufacturer shall declare the criterion not applicable.
Point value: 1-2 points (maximum of 2 points) as defined in IEEE 1680.1a.19
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product category level and manufacturers must identify which product types forwhich this criterion does not apply. Criterion is not applicable if the product does not contain semiconductor
components produced from 300 mm process semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
a) Demonstration of verification requirements per IEEE 1680.1a, Criterion 4.1.10.2.19
References and details: None.

4.6 Product energy efficiency
4.6.1 Required – Conformance with applicable ENERGY STAR product eligibility criteria
The product shall conform with the most current version of the applicable ENERGY STAR specification in effect.
For countries where ENERGY STAR certification is available, manufacturer shall provide URL(s) to the
product’s valid listing on the ENERGY STAR certified product listing or international partner website. For
countries where ENERGY STAR certification is not available, manufacturer shall provide a test reportdemonstrating the product conforms with the “energy requirements” of the current version of the US EPA
ENERGY STAR eligibility criteria, where “energy requirements” means all requirements related to energy
including energy consumption, power supplies (where applicable), power demand, and power management.
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includes the standard or test method for which it is supplying data, orc) Laboratory in which the testing is witnessed or supervised by a certification body accredited to
ISO/IEC 17065. 30 Manufacturer must provide evidence of the testing laboratory enrollment in thewitnessed testing program, and evidence that the certification body accredited to ISO/IEC 17065 30
has the testing method in its scope of accreditation.
This criterion is not applicable if there is no ENERGY STAR specification available for the product type.
NOTE — The voltage and frequency combinations listed in the ENERGY STAR product specification for the
standard are the only voltage and frequencies covered by this criterion. This criterion shall not be misinterpreted
to mean that testing is required at all voltages and frequencies in the “country of use.”

Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product level.
a) For countries where ENERGY STAR certification is available, URL to the product’s valid listing on the
US ENERGY STAR or international partner ENERGY STAR certified product listing website, orb) In countries where ENERGY STAR certification is not available, test report demonstrating that the
product conforms with the “energy requirements” of the current version of the US ENERGY STAReligibility criteria, where “energy requirements” means all requirements related to energy including
energy consumption, power supplies (where applicable), power demand, and power management,andc) Evidence testing was done by a US EPA approved laboratory or an accredited ISO/IEC 17025 29
laboratory or witnessed or supervised by a certification body accredited to ISO 17065, 30 per therequirements of this criterion.
References and details: None.

4.6.2 Required – External power supply energy efficiency
The external power supply shipped with the product shall meet, at a minimum, the requirements of US
Department of Energy (DOE) Conservation Standards or equivalent 81 for External Power Supplies Level VI
average efficiency levels, for the applicable external power supply product class.
“Shipped with the product” means that the criterion applies to all external power supplies with which the
product may be shipped.

https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/products_partner_resources/third_party_cert
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 of 1 October 2019 laying down ecodesign requirements for external power supplies
pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council; Natural Resources Canada CSA-C381.1 andAustralia and New Zealand AS/NZS 4665 have been identified as equivalent.
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External power supplies shall be tested at the ENERGY STAR voltage combination, either 115 V/60 Hz
and/or 230 V/50 Hz, as specified in IEC 62623 2nd Ed., Section 5.4, Table 2, 17 that is most relevant to thecountries or regions where the products are EPEAT registered.
NOTE — Testing is required only once at each relevant voltage regardless of the number of countries or regions
where the product is EPEAT registered. For example, if a product is only registered in five countries where themost relevant voltage is 115 V, testing at 115 V is only required once and testing at 230V is not required. If a
product is registered in three countries where the most relevant voltage is 115 V and two countries where themost relevant voltage is 230 V, testing at 115 V is only required once and testing at 230 V is only required
once.

This criterion is not applicable if the product does not ship with an external power supply, if the external power
supply is DC, or if a DIN rail power supply is used.
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product level.
a) Bill of material, or other comparable documentation, identifying the tested power supply is shippedwith the product,b) Test report conducted according to US 10 CFR Appendix Z to Subpart B of Part 430: Uniform Test
Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of External Power Supplies, and demonstrating
conformance with the efficiency performance standards of 10 CFR Part 430.32(w) and certification
requirements pursuant to 429.37(b); Energy Conservation Standards for External Power Supplies or
equivalent. 82
References and details: None.

4.6.3 Required – Battery charger system energy efficiency
The battery charger system shipped with the product shall meet the unit energy consumption requirements of
US 10 CFR Part 430.32 subparagraph (z), Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers, or
equivalent. 38,83“Shipped with the product” means that the criterion applies to all battery charger systems that the product may
be shipped with.
Battery charger systems shall be tested at the relevant voltage used in the country or region where a product is
EPEAT registered (either 115 V/60 Hz and/or 230 V/50 Hz).
NOTE — Testing is required only once at each relevant voltage regardless of the number of countries or regions
where the product is EPEAT registered. For example, if a product is only registered in five countries where themost relevant voltage is 115 V, testing at 115 V is only required once and testing at 230 V is not required. If a
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EN50563-2011/A1:2013 and Natural Resources Canada CSA-C381.1 have been identified as equivalent.
Natural Resources Canada CSA C381.2-17 has been identified as equivalent.

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product is registered in three countries where the most relevant voltage is 115 V and two countries where themost relevant voltage is 230 V, testing at 115 V is only required once and testing at 230 V is only required
once.

This criterion is not applicable if the product does not have a battery charger system or if the product uses an
inductive (wireless) charging system.
Verification requirements:
This criterion is verified at the product level.
a) Bill of material, or other comparable documentation, identifying that the battery charger system isshipped with the product,b) Test report conducted according to US 10 CFR Part 430 Appendix Y to Subpart B; Uniform Test

Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Battery Chargers, demonstrating conformancewith US 10 CFR Part 429.39 Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers, or equivalent. 83

References and details: Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers; Final Rule

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Annex A (Normative): Manufacturing energy efficiency
1. Energy performance improvement metrics
Energy performance improvement must, at a minimum, be based on whole supplier facility energy
consumption. Facility energy shall be reported at minimum as site energy (e.g., gigajoules per year) for all
types of energy that represent 95% or more of the whole facility’s energy consumption (e.g., electric andthermal fuels). It is required to calculate energy performance improvement based on product energy
intensity (Options 1 or 2) or normalization to relevant variables (Options 2 or 3) for the whole facility. In
all cases (Options 1, 2 or 3) for the whole facility, energy performance is based on the most recent 3 to 5
years of data available for Options 1 and 2, and 12 to 36 months of data available for Option 3.

2. Accepted Measurement and Verification (M&V) Methods
Energy performance improvement calculation shall include verification performed by a Qualified Auditor
per Annex A, item 3, using the following M&V method for each Option:a) Option 1: ENERGY STAR
US EPA ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry:
Professional Engineers’ Guide for Validating Statements of Energy Improvement 84b) Option 2: IPMVP or SEP Protocoli.
ii.

Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO) International Performance Measurement andVerification Protocol (IPMVP) method C, or nationally adopted version of IPMVP;US DOE SEP 50001 Measurement and Verification Protocol, or nationally adopted
version of SEP 50001.
For this option (2), where the organization has data indicating that relevant variables
significantly affect energy performance (e.g., production volume, building occupancy,
weather), the organization shall apply normalization to the energy performance
improvement calculation and the corresponding energy baseline.

c) Option 3: US DOE SEP 50001 Measurement and Verification Protocol, or nationally adopted
version of SEP 50001. 85

https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and-resources/energy-star-challenge-industry-professional-engineers-guidevalidating84

ISO 50003:2021 - Energy management systems — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of energy
management systems (https://www.iso.org/standard/77575.html)

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3. Qualified Auditora) Shall be a third party, andb) Shall hold one of the following:i.
ii.

Credential 1 or 2, orAn equivalent competency that meets the requirements as described in the auditor
qualifications section of credential 1 or 2.
Credentials:
1. Association of Energy Engineers (AEE):
a. AEE Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) Auditor, or
b. AEE SEP Performance Verifier (SEP PV), orc. AEE 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (CP EnMS).
2. Licensed professional engineer.

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Annex B (Normative): Requirements for low-impact hydropowerelectricity
Hydropower, low-impact electricity shall be generated by hydroelectric projects that are not pumped storage
and have met, at a minimum, the following:a) During project development:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Environmental and social impact assessment has been performed,
Consultation with stakeholders and local communities has occurred and concerns reasonably
addressed,
Negative environmental and social impacts have been reasonably mitigated, including
aquatic, riparian and terrestrial ecosystems, andLand use, biodiversity and scenic, historical, recreational, and cultural resources are notunreasonably impacted.

b) During project operations:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Provides sufficient upstream and downstream migratory fish passage,
Includes measures to minimize fish mortality through impingement and entrainment,
Does not impact or jeopardize any endangered or threatened species, andOperates such that:
1. Where applicable, operations are coordinated with any other water-control facilities,
2. Changes in water flows (downstream, bypassed and other reaches, instream) are not
detrimental to and support aquatic, riparian and wildlife aquatic species, and
3. Changes in water quality (including but not limited to temperature, sediment, and otherchemical and biotic characteristics) are not detrimental to aquatic species.

Renewable electricity generated at a hydropower generation facility located in the US shall be certified by
LIHI. 32
Hydropower projects may be certified to be low-impact through one of the following organizations: LIHI,32
UL 2854 EcoLogo Standard for Sustainability for Renewable Low-Impact Electricity Products, 35,36
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Annex D (Informative): Table of criteria and optional points
for Section 4.0 Climate Change Mitigation
Subtopic
4.1 Life cycle
GHG emissions
and life cycle
assessment

Criterion
4.1.1 Required – Product carbon footprint disclosure andassurance

N/A

4.1.2 Required – Corporate GHG inventory

N/A

4.1.3 Optional – Product transport carbon footprint and goal

1 point

4.1.4 Optional – Product LCA and 3rd party review, publicly
available
4.2.1 Required – Manufacturer GHG reduction target aligned
4.2 Carbon
with climate science
4.2.2 Optional – Manufacturer net zero GHG commitment andreduction goals
validated targetaligned with
4.2.3 Optional – Supplier GHG reduction targets aligned withclimate science
climate science
4.3.1 Required – Communication of energy management
requirements for key component facilities
4.3.2 Optional – Energy management system for final assembly
4.3 Manufacturing and key component facilities
energy efficiency
4.3.3 Optional – Energy efficiency performance improvement
for key component supplier facilities
4.3.4 Optional – Facility energy reporting

4.4.1 Required – Manufacturer use of renewable electricity

4.4 Renewableelectricity sourcing

4.4.2 Optional – Manufacturer increased use of renewableelectricity

4.5 High global
warming potential
chemicals in
manufacturing (FGHGs)

4.5.1 Optional – Reduce F-GHG emissions from flat panel
display manufacturing

4.6 Productenergy efficiency

Optional
Points

4.4.3 Optional – Supplier use of renewable electricity

4.5.2 Optional – Reduce F-GHG emissions from
300 mm semiconductor manufacturing

1-2 points
N/A
1-2 points
1-2 points
N/A
1-2 points
1-2 points
1-2 points
N/A
1-2 points
1-4 points
1-2 points
1-2 points

4.6.1 Required – Conformance with applicable ENERGY STAR
product eligibility criteria

N/A

4.6.2 Required – External power supply energy efficiency

N/A

4.6.3 Required – Battery charger system energy efficiency

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Annex E (Informative): Bibliography
While not explicitly cited in the criteria section of this document, the following references are provided as nonnormative useful guides for the application of this document.
Life cycle GHG emissions:
ISO 14064-3, Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements 26
ISO 14065, Requirements for validation and verification bodies

ISO 14066, Competence requirements for GHG validation teams and verification teams
Manufacturing Energy Efficiency:
For facilities utilizing ISO 50001, 28 the ISO 50001 Impact Estimator Tool (IET 50001) can be used to
calculate avoided energy consumption, energy cost savings, and associated emissions reductions by anorganization or a country.
For countries seeking to develop national programs equivalent to ANSI/MSE 50028-1, 5 the US DOE
provides the following “Superior Energy Performance (SEP) 50001 Equivalency resource site:
https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/iso-50001/sep-50001/sep-50001-equivalency.

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