Using the IECQ circular economy services to assist industry in managing our resources more efficiently and minimize waste, including harmful environmental waste.
Environmental services supporting the circular economy
IEC Quality Assessment System, IECQ, offers globally harmonized certification and verification services that support the circular economy through IECQ-approved certification bodies (CBs), many of which are well known and operating across more than 40 countries, with international IECQ certificates and verification statements publicly accessible on the IECQ centralized online certificate system. The certification and verification services offered by the IECQ for environmental services supporting the circular economy provide manufacturers and service providers with independent certification or verification based on international standards and specifications.
Using the IECQ-approved process scheme (process certification) for the following environment-focused services:
Environmentally conscious
design (ecodesign) to IEC 62430
Restricted/hazardous substances process management (HSPM) to IECQ QC 080000
Carbon footprint claim
verification to ISO 14067
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IEC circular economy services
Video Title: IEC Environmental Services Supporting the Circular
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What is circular economy?
The circular economy is a model that seeks to minimize waste and promote sustainability by keeping resources in use for as long as possible. The electronics industry serves as an example. It has traditionally been associated with high levels of waste due to product obsolescence, leading to a significant amount of electronic waste (e-waste) being generated. This approach can be applied across various industries.
In essence, the circular economy is the concept of designing products and services with an emphasis on reuse, repair, or recycling at the end of their life cycle, minimizing environmental impact. The overarching goal is to use resources more efficiently and reduce harmful environmental waste.
By applying our IECQ circular economy services, organizations can experience multiple benefits. These include overall environmental improvements, cost reductions, increased transparency, and demonstration of regulatory compliance. These advantages can be realized not only in the electronics industry but across diverse sectors. Our circular economy services are adaptable and customizable, allowing them to be effectively implemented in any industry seeking sustainable solutions for the future.
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IECQ Carbon footprint of product claims verification
IECQ can help in the fight against climate change. A carbon footprint is a measure of the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, event, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.
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IECQ Environmentally conscious design
Green, sustainable, eco-friendly, eco-conscious, ecominded, eco-responsible: these words are increasingly part of the marketing language of many companies nowadays. IECQ assists industry in quantifying the environmental impacts of product, service or process.
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IECQ Hazardous Substances Process Management (IECQ HSPM)
The IECQ process ensures certificated organizations can demonstrate compliance with global restricted/hazardous substances legislation.
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