Product CategoryAssessment NameKPI TitleCalculation & ScopeCertifications, Standards & ToolsBackground InformationDefinitions
ComputersComputersConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
ComputersComputersDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
ComputersComputersEnergy savings in use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of product units that were sold that had ENERGY STAR® certification, divided by the total number of product units sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include only products certified to the version of the ENERGY STAR standard that was in force when the product was manufactured.
In markets not actively participating in the ENERGY STAR program (i.e., the United States and countries listed as ENERGY STAR International Partners), products may be counted toward this percentage if they meet the criteria in the appropriate ENERGY STAR standard, even if they are not ENERGY STAR-certified.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy Efficiency - Use Phase
ComputersComputersF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
ComputersComputersGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ComputersComputersGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ComputersComputersHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ComputersComputersHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
ComputersComputersMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Materials Disposition Tracking KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/materials-disposition-electronics-2023/Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
ComputersComputersProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Product Takeback Program KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/product-takeback-electronics-2023/
ComputersComputersResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ComputersComputersRestriction of hazardous substances - Brominated flame retardantsCalculate C1 as the number of products sold in this category that are BFR-free, divided by the total number of products sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include only products that have no BFRs in their internal components such as printed wiring boards as well as their external housing or cabling as BFR-free products. Also include products where BFR content is solely related to recycled plastic content in housings or other external components, where the BFRs were not intentionally added to the components.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).
ComputersComputersSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
ComputersComputersWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysEnergy savings in use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of product units that were sold that had ENERGY STAR® certification, divided by the total number of product units sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include only products certified to the version of the ENERGY STAR standard that was in force when the product was manufactured.
In markets not actively participating in the ENERGY STAR program (i.e., the United States and countries listed as ENERGY STAR International Partners), products may be counted toward this percentage if they meet the criteria in the appropriate ENERGY STAR standard, even if they are not ENERGY STAR-certified.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy Efficiency - Use Phase
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysRestriction of hazardous substances - Brominated flame retardantsCalculate C1 as the number of products sold in this category that are BFR-free, divided by the total number of products sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include only products that have no BFRs in their internal components such as printed wiring boards as well as their external housing or cabling as BFR-free products. Also include products where BFR content is solely related to recycled plastic content in housings or other external components, where the BFRs were not intentionally added to the components.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
DisplaysTelevisions and DisplaysWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, that meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
In the rare circumstance that a facility uses no F-GHGs in any process for any component in products included in this category, that facility may be counted as having 100% abatement.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf

World Semiconductor Council - Best Practice Guidance of PFC Emission Reduction: The World Semiconductor Council has developed a set of best known practices related to reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions from equipment and manufacturing processes to support their members in efforts to meet their voluntary perfluoro-compound emission reduction targets. http://www.semiconductorcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Best-Practice-Guidance-of-PFC-Emission-Reduction.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in scope for this questionnaire, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce both in scope and out of scope products, only weight using the total spend required to produce the in scope products.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent; a metric that expresses the impact of a greenhouse gas in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that has the same global warming potential.

Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as a carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

Scivera Lens™ Rapid Screen: The Scivera Lens Rapid Screen tool provides access to chemical ingredient toxicological hazard and risk assessment profiles using a product's bill of materials or bill of substances._x000d_ https://www.enhesa.com/resources/article/sciveralens-rapid-screen-makes-managing-lists-of-chemicals-even-easier/

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

CCS Enhanced GreenSuite®: Enhanced GreenSuite® is a web-based chemical and product hazard and risk assessment tool developmed by Chemical Compliance Systems (CCS). https://greenchemistryandcommerce.org/resources/retailer-tools/retailer-tools/company-details2?prodid=35

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Materials Disposition Tracking KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/materials-disposition-electronics-2023/Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. If multiple questionnaires are received, the same percentage may be reported as long as the product types in question are collected and managed in the same program. Otherwise, the responses need to be for percentages appropriate to the different product types associated with each questionnaire.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		HP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c

THESIS Calculation Tool - Product Takeback Program KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/product-takeback-electronics-2023/		Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, that have had a second- or third-party audit to a widely-recognized code of conduct conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
ElectronicsAutomotive Audio and VideoWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those in the current, in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, including: Child labor; compensation; discipline; discrimination; forced labor; freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; health and safety; management systems for human resources; working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, that meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
In the rare circumstance that a facility uses no F-GHGs in any process for any component in products included in this category, that facility may be counted as having 100% abatement.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf

World Semiconductor Council - Best Practice Guidance of PFC Emission Reduction: The World Semiconductor Council has developed a set of best known practices related to reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions from equipment and manufacturing processes to support their members in efforts to meet their voluntary perfluoro-compound emission reduction targets. http://www.semiconductorcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Best-Practice-Guidance-of-PFC-Emission-Reduction.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in scope for this questionnaire, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce both in scope and out of scope products, only weight using the total spend required to produce the in scope products.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent; a metric that expresses the impact of a greenhouse gas in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that has the same global warming potential.

Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as a carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

Scivera Lens™ Rapid Screen: The Scivera Lens Rapid Screen tool provides access to chemical ingredient toxicological hazard and risk assessment profiles using a product's bill of materials or bill of substances._x000d_ https://www.enhesa.com/resources/article/sciveralens-rapid-screen-makes-managing-lists-of-chemicals-even-easier/

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

CCS Enhanced GreenSuite®: Enhanced GreenSuite® is a web-based chemical and product hazard and risk assessment tool developmed by Chemical Compliance Systems (CCS). https://greenchemistryandcommerce.org/resources/retailer-tools/retailer-tools/company-details2?prodid=35

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Materials Disposition Tracking KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/materials-disposition-electronics-2023/Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. If multiple questionnaires are received, the same percentage may be reported as long as the product types in question are collected and managed in the same program. Otherwise, the responses need to be for percentages appropriate to the different product types associated with each questionnaire.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		HP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c

THESIS Calculation Tool - Product Takeback Program KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/product-takeback-electronics-2023/		Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, that have had a second- or third-party audit to a widely-recognized code of conduct conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those in the current, in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, including: Child labor; compensation; discipline; discrimination; forced labor; freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; health and safety; management systems for human resources; working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, that meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
In the rare circumstance that a facility uses no F-GHGs in any process for any component in products included in this category, that facility may be counted as having 100% abatement.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf

World Semiconductor Council - Best Practice Guidance of PFC Emission Reduction: The World Semiconductor Council has developed a set of best known practices related to reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions from equipment and manufacturing processes to support their members in efforts to meet their voluntary perfluoro-compound emission reduction targets. http://www.semiconductorcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Best-Practice-Guidance-of-PFC-Emission-Reduction.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in scope for this questionnaire, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce both in scope and out of scope products, only weight using the total spend required to produce the in scope products.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent; a metric that expresses the impact of a greenhouse gas in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that has the same global warming potential.

Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as a carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

Scivera Lens™ Rapid Screen: The Scivera Lens Rapid Screen tool provides access to chemical ingredient toxicological hazard and risk assessment profiles using a product's bill of materials or bill of substances._x000d_ https://www.enhesa.com/resources/article/sciveralens-rapid-screen-makes-managing-lists-of-chemicals-even-easier/

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

CCS Enhanced GreenSuite®: Enhanced GreenSuite® is a web-based chemical and product hazard and risk assessment tool developmed by Chemical Compliance Systems (CCS). https://greenchemistryandcommerce.org/resources/retailer-tools/retailer-tools/company-details2?prodid=35

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Materials Disposition Tracking KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/materials-disposition-electronics-2023/Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StoragePackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. If multiple questionnaires are received, the same percentage may be reported as long as the product types in question are collected and managed in the same program. Otherwise, the responses need to be for percentages appropriate to the different product types associated with each questionnaire.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		HP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c

THESIS Calculation Tool - Product Takeback Program KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/product-takeback-electronics-2023/		Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, that have had a second- or third-party audit to a widely-recognized code of conduct conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
ElectronicsComputer Drives and StorageWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those in the current, in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, including: Child labor; compensation; discipline; discrimination; forced labor; freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; health and safety; management systems for human resources; working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, that meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
In the rare circumstance that a facility uses no F-GHGs in any process for any component in products included in this category, that facility may be counted as having 100% abatement.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf

World Semiconductor Council - Best Practice Guidance of PFC Emission Reduction: The World Semiconductor Council has developed a set of best known practices related to reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions from equipment and manufacturing processes to support their members in efforts to meet their voluntary perfluoro-compound emission reduction targets. http://www.semiconductorcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Best-Practice-Guidance-of-PFC-Emission-Reduction.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in scope for this questionnaire, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce both in scope and out of scope products, only weight using the total spend required to produce the in scope products.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent; a metric that expresses the impact of a greenhouse gas in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that has the same global warming potential.

Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as a carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

Scivera Lens™ Rapid Screen: The Scivera Lens Rapid Screen tool provides access to chemical ingredient toxicological hazard and risk assessment profiles using a product's bill of materials or bill of substances._x000d_ https://www.enhesa.com/resources/article/sciveralens-rapid-screen-makes-managing-lists-of-chemicals-even-easier/

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

CCS Enhanced GreenSuite®: Enhanced GreenSuite® is a web-based chemical and product hazard and risk assessment tool developmed by Chemical Compliance Systems (CCS). https://greenchemistryandcommerce.org/resources/retailer-tools/retailer-tools/company-details2?prodid=35

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Materials Disposition Tracking KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/materials-disposition-electronics-2023/Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. If multiple questionnaires are received, the same percentage may be reported as long as the product types in question are collected and managed in the same program. Otherwise, the responses need to be for percentages appropriate to the different product types associated with each questionnaire.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		HP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c

THESIS Calculation Tool - Product Takeback Program KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/product-takeback-electronics-2023/		Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, that have had a second- or third-party audit to a widely-recognized code of conduct conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
ElectronicsElectronics Chargers and AdaptersWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those in the current, in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, including: Child labor; compensation; discipline; discrimination; forced labor; freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; health and safety; management systems for human resources; working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, that meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
In the rare circumstance that a facility uses no F-GHGs in any process for any component in products included in this category, that facility may be counted as having 100% abatement.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf

World Semiconductor Council - Best Practice Guidance of PFC Emission Reduction: The World Semiconductor Council has developed a set of best known practices related to reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions from equipment and manufacturing processes to support their members in efforts to meet their voluntary perfluoro-compound emission reduction targets. http://www.semiconductorcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Best-Practice-Guidance-of-PFC-Emission-Reduction.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in scope for this questionnaire, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce both in scope and out of scope products, only weight using the total spend required to produce the in scope products.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent; a metric that expresses the impact of a greenhouse gas in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that has the same global warming potential.

Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as a carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

Scivera Lens™ Rapid Screen: The Scivera Lens Rapid Screen tool provides access to chemical ingredient toxicological hazard and risk assessment profiles using a product's bill of materials or bill of substances._x000d_ https://www.enhesa.com/resources/article/sciveralens-rapid-screen-makes-managing-lists-of-chemicals-even-easier/

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

CCS Enhanced GreenSuite®: Enhanced GreenSuite® is a web-based chemical and product hazard and risk assessment tool developmed by Chemical Compliance Systems (CCS). https://greenchemistryandcommerce.org/resources/retailer-tools/retailer-tools/company-details2?prodid=35

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Materials Disposition Tracking KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/materials-disposition-electronics-2023/Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. If multiple questionnaires are received, the same percentage may be reported as long as the product types in question are collected and managed in the same program. Otherwise, the responses need to be for percentages appropriate to the different product types associated with each questionnaire.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		HP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c

THESIS Calculation Tool - Product Takeback Program KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/product-takeback-electronics-2023/		Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, that have had a second- or third-party audit to a widely-recognized code of conduct conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
ElectronicsOther Office Electronics and AppliancesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those in the current, in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, including: Child labor; compensation; discipline; discrimination; forced labor; freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; health and safety; management systems for human resources; working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, that meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
In the rare circumstance that a facility uses no F-GHGs in any process for any component in products included in this category, that facility may be counted as having 100% abatement.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf

World Semiconductor Council - Best Practice Guidance of PFC Emission Reduction: The World Semiconductor Council has developed a set of best known practices related to reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions from equipment and manufacturing processes to support their members in efforts to meet their voluntary perfluoro-compound emission reduction targets. http://www.semiconductorcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Best-Practice-Guidance-of-PFC-Emission-Reduction.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in scope for this questionnaire, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce both in scope and out of scope products, only weight using the total spend required to produce the in scope products.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent; a metric that expresses the impact of a greenhouse gas in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that has the same global warming potential.

Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as a carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

Scivera Lens™ Rapid Screen: The Scivera Lens Rapid Screen tool provides access to chemical ingredient toxicological hazard and risk assessment profiles using a product's bill of materials or bill of substances._x000d_ https://www.enhesa.com/resources/article/sciveralens-rapid-screen-makes-managing-lists-of-chemicals-even-easier/

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

CCS Enhanced GreenSuite®: Enhanced GreenSuite® is a web-based chemical and product hazard and risk assessment tool developmed by Chemical Compliance Systems (CCS). https://greenchemistryandcommerce.org/resources/retailer-tools/retailer-tools/company-details2?prodid=35

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Materials Disposition Tracking KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/materials-disposition-electronics-2023/Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. If multiple questionnaires are received, the same percentage may be reported as long as the product types in question are collected and managed in the same program. Otherwise, the responses need to be for percentages appropriate to the different product types associated with each questionnaire.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		HP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c

THESIS Calculation Tool - Product Takeback Program KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/product-takeback-electronics-2023/		Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, that have had a second- or third-party audit to a widely-recognized code of conduct conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
ElectronicsPower Strips and CablesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those in the current, in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, including: Child labor; compensation; discipline; discrimination; forced labor; freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; health and safety; management systems for human resources; working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, that meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
In the rare circumstance that a facility uses no F-GHGs in any process for any component in products included in this category, that facility may be counted as having 100% abatement.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf

World Semiconductor Council - Best Practice Guidance of PFC Emission Reduction: The World Semiconductor Council has developed a set of best known practices related to reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions from equipment and manufacturing processes to support their members in efforts to meet their voluntary perfluoro-compound emission reduction targets. http://www.semiconductorcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Best-Practice-Guidance-of-PFC-Emission-Reduction.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in scope for this questionnaire, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce both in scope and out of scope products, only weight using the total spend required to produce the in scope products.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent; a metric that expresses the impact of a greenhouse gas in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that has the same global warming potential.

Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as a carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

Scivera Lens™ Rapid Screen: The Scivera Lens Rapid Screen tool provides access to chemical ingredient toxicological hazard and risk assessment profiles using a product's bill of materials or bill of substances._x000d_ https://www.enhesa.com/resources/article/sciveralens-rapid-screen-makes-managing-lists-of-chemicals-even-easier/

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

CCS Enhanced GreenSuite®: Enhanced GreenSuite® is a web-based chemical and product hazard and risk assessment tool developmed by Chemical Compliance Systems (CCS). https://greenchemistryandcommerce.org/resources/retailer-tools/retailer-tools/company-details2?prodid=35

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Materials Disposition Tracking KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/materials-disposition-electronics-2023/Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. If multiple questionnaires are received, the same percentage may be reported as long as the product types in question are collected and managed in the same program. Otherwise, the responses need to be for percentages appropriate to the different product types associated with each questionnaire.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		HP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c

THESIS Calculation Tool - Product Takeback Program KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/product-takeback-electronics-2023/		Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, that have had a second- or third-party audit to a widely-recognized code of conduct conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
ElectronicsWearable ElectronicsWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those in the current, in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, including: Child labor; compensation; discipline; discrimination; forced labor; freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; health and safety; management systems for human resources; working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities: Facilities responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these facilities are internal or external to the respondent’s organization.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Set-top Boxes: ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Set-top Boxes include benchmarks for product performance levels as well as incentives to enable "Deep Sleep Mode" for these products. The requirements became effective on September 1, 2011. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/set_top_box_specification_version_5_0_pd

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Small Network Equipment (SNE): ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Small Network Equipment Version 1.0 include benchmarks for low-traffic rate efficiency as well as incentives to enable "Energy Efficiency Ethernet and External Network Proxy" functionality. The requirements became effective on September 3, 2013. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/small_network_equipment_specification_version_1_0_pd		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec

Energy Efficiency - Use Phase		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Pre-consumer recycled material: “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesAudio and Video Peripherals and AccessoriesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Set-top Boxes: ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Set-top Boxes include benchmarks for product performance levels as well as incentives to enable "Deep Sleep Mode" for these products. The requirements became effective on September 1, 2011. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/set_top_box_specification_version_5_0_pd

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Small Network Equipment (SNE): ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Small Network Equipment Version 1.0 include benchmarks for low-traffic rate efficiency as well as incentives to enable "Energy Efficiency Ethernet and External Network Proxy" functionality. The requirements became effective on September 3, 2013. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/small_network_equipment_specification_version_1_0_pd		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec

Energy Efficiency - Use Phase		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Pre-consumer recycled material: “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesCamerasWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Set-top Boxes: ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Set-top Boxes include benchmarks for product performance levels as well as incentives to enable "Deep Sleep Mode" for these products. The requirements became effective on September 1, 2011. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/set_top_box_specification_version_5_0_pd

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Small Network Equipment (SNE): ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Small Network Equipment Version 1.0 include benchmarks for low-traffic rate efficiency as well as incentives to enable "Energy Efficiency Ethernet and External Network Proxy" functionality. The requirements became effective on September 3, 2013. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/small_network_equipment_specification_version_1_0_pd		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec

Energy Efficiency - Use Phase		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Pre-consumer recycled material: “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesComputer and Gaming Peripherals and AccessoriesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Set-top Boxes: ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Set-top Boxes include benchmarks for product performance levels as well as incentives to enable "Deep Sleep Mode" for these products. The requirements became effective on September 1, 2011. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/set_top_box_specification_version_5_0_pd

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Small Network Equipment (SNE): ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Small Network Equipment Version 1.0 include benchmarks for low-traffic rate efficiency as well as incentives to enable "Energy Efficiency Ethernet and External Network Proxy" functionality. The requirements became effective on September 3, 2013. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/small_network_equipment_specification_version_1_0_pd		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec

Energy Efficiency - Use Phase		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Pre-consumer recycled material: “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesEntertainment ElectronicsWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Set-top Boxes: ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Set-top Boxes include benchmarks for product performance levels as well as incentives to enable "Deep Sleep Mode" for these products. The requirements became effective on September 1, 2011. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/set_top_box_specification_version_5_0_pd

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Small Network Equipment (SNE): ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Small Network Equipment Version 1.0 include benchmarks for low-traffic rate efficiency as well as incentives to enable "Energy Efficiency Ethernet and External Network Proxy" functionality. The requirements became effective on September 3, 2013. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/small_network_equipment_specification_version_1_0_pd		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec

Energy Efficiency - Use Phase		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Pre-consumer recycled material: “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesHome and Security ElectronicsWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Set-top Boxes: ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Set-top Boxes include benchmarks for product performance levels as well as incentives to enable "Deep Sleep Mode" for these products. The requirements became effective on September 1, 2011. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/set_top_box_specification_version_5_0_pd

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Small Network Equipment (SNE): ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Small Network Equipment Version 1.0 include benchmarks for low-traffic rate efficiency as well as incentives to enable "Energy Efficiency Ethernet and External Network Proxy" functionality. The requirements became effective on September 3, 2013. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/small_network_equipment_specification_version_1_0_pd		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec

Energy Efficiency - Use Phase		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Pre-consumer recycled material: “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesNetworking EquipmentWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law. Products that are certified to a current in-force version of ENERGY STAR® or an equivalent third-party certified energy efficiency standard count toward this question.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Set-top Boxes: ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Set-top Boxes include benchmarks for product performance levels as well as incentives to enable "Deep Sleep Mode" for these products. The requirements became effective on September 1, 2011. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/set_top_box_specification_version_5_0_pd

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Small Network Equipment (SNE): ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Small Network Equipment Version 1.0 include benchmarks for low-traffic rate efficiency as well as incentives to enable "Energy Efficiency Ethernet and External Network Proxy" functionality. The requirements became effective on September 3, 2013. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/small_network_equipment_specification_version_1_0_pd		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec

Energy Efficiency - Use Phase		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG emissions intensity KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/calculation-tool-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity-manufacturing/

THESIS Help Center Video: GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. This is a step-by-step video on how to use the GHG emissions intensity Calculation Tool. https://vimeo.com/863813590		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Pre-consumer recycled material: “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
Electronics Peripherals and AccessoriesOther ElectronicsWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Energy Efficiency - Use PhaseEnergy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases

World LCD Industry Cooperation Committee: The "principal mission of WLICC is to address efforts and share understanding on issues concerning environmental protection and resource recycling within the LCD industry." In 2010, the organization published results of their member's F-GHG reduction efforts. http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/kankyou/pdf/20111110WLICG_e.pdf		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standardGreenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Materials Disposition Tracking KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/materials-disposition-electronics-2023/Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		THESIS Calculation Tool - Product Takeback Program KPIs (Electronics): TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/product-takeback-electronics-2023/
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsRestriction of hazardous substances - Brominated flame retardantsCalculate C1 as the number of products sold in this category that are BFR-free, divided by the total number of products sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include only products that have no BFRs in their internal components such as printed wiring boards as well as their external housing or cabling as BFR-free products. Also include products where BFR content is solely related to recycled plastic content in housings or other external components, where the BFRs were not intentionally added to the components.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Mobile DevicesMobile ElectronicsWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Printer InkPrinter InkConsumer communication - Product takeback programN/AHP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c
Printer InkPrinter InkGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the total procurement spend on ingredient suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all ingredient suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Printer InkPrinter InkGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standardGreenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Printer InkPrinter InkHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Printer InkPrinter InkHazardous substances - Carbon blackHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).Environmental Protection Agency National Ambient Air Quality Standards: According to the EPA's website, "The Clean Air Act, which was last amended in 1990, requires the EPA to set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (40 CFR part 50) for pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment. The Clean Air Act identifies two types of national ambient air quality standards. Primary standards provide public health protection, including protecting the health of 'sensitive' populations such as asthmatics, children, and the elderly. Secondary standards provide public welfare protection, including protection against decreased visibility and damage to animals, crops, vegetation, and buildings." https://www.epa.gov/criteria-air-pollutants

International Finance Corporation: Environmental, Health, and Safety General Guidelines: These General EHS Guidelines contain the performance levels and measures that are generally considered to be achievable. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/topics_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/sustainability-at-ifc/policies-standards/ehs-guidelines

International Finance Corporation: Environmental, Health, and Safety General Guidelines: This IFC guidance document outlines performance targets and best available techniques for addressing environmental, health, and safety issues. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/topics_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/sustainability-at-ifc/policies-standards/ehs-guidelines
Printer InkPrinter InkHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Printer InkPrinter InkPackaging Raw Material SourcingThe scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer.
Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification).
If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products).
The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%.
Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators.		Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: According to this document's introduction, "The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability was created to provide the consumer goods and packaging industries with a much needed common language with which to discuss and assess the relative sustainability of packaging.  That common language consists of a framework and a measurement system. This report provide a standardized set of response approaches to the range of business questions that may arise concerning packaging sustainability." https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/?s=Global+Protocol+on+Packaging+Sustainability

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability: The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

ISO 18604: ISO 18604 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0: The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/

THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI: Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017161		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Pre-consumer recycled material: “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))

Renewable material: “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012)

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Sustainably-sourced material: Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation.
Printer InkPrinter InkProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		HP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c
Printer InkPrinter InkSustainable Packaging Design and ProductionCalculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100.
Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance.
Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception.
Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602 (Packaging and the environment - Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction).
Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100.
Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Australasian Recycling Label (ARL): Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/

EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction: European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm

Ecoembes Recycling Symbols: Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home

European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast): The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. https://www.eucertplast.eu/

How2Recycle Certification: The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. http://www.how2recycle.info/

ISO 18602: ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html

Japanese Recycling Symbols: Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf

Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide): sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. https://citeo.guidedutri.fr/

On-Pack Recycling Label: Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. http://www.oprl.org.uk/

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR): The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. https://plasticsrecycling.org/about

The Triman: Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. https://www.trimco-group.com/newsroom/french-packaging-environmental-signage-and-triman-logo

Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook: Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging

Woolworths Recycling Labels: Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960		Circulytics – Measuring circularity: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity

FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition: In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf		Goals: Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Sales packaging: "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011)

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Weight or volume optimization: "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment)
Printer InkPrinter InkTransportation to RetailersInclude shipments of your product from final manufacturing facilities to downstream retailers or distributors. Include both company-owned and contracted fleet. Exclude data for return trips. If retailers are responsible for the transportation of some or all of your final product, the retailer may hold the information necessary to calculate your response. It may be made available in a public report or by request.
Calculate B1 as the volume of product transported by carriers that reported emissions, divided by total volume of product transported, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If a supplier completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, you may count that as compliance with this question. Examples of other compliant standards are provided in the Certifications, Standards, & Tools section below.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

THESIS Help Center Video: Transportation to Retailers KPI: Short video tutorial on the Transportation to Retailers KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/529545735

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWay carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWays carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools
Printer InkPrinter InkWater consumption - De-inking paper for recyclingImproving the recyclability of printed paper refers specifically to the removal of inks or toner in order to achieve recycled fiber with a high level of brightness. 
Reducing the costs and environmental impacts associated with de-inking can be accomplished through reductions in the use of energy, water and chemicals during the de-inking process.
Printer InkPrinter InkWorker health and safety - Supply chainTo determine if a country is low risk or high risk for worker health and safety violations for B1, utilize a country risk analysis tool. The tool should measure the strength of a country's ability to govern and enforce laws, regulations, and internationally recognized principles. This assessment may be a first party systematic review assessment, or external risk analyses tools may be utilized. It must be conducted at least once per year.
On-site risk assessments and audits, where necessary, can be conducted by second or third parties and must have been conducted at least once every two years using a standard based on internationally recognized principles. The assessments, audits, and standard must be verifiable and must address worker injury and worker exposure to harmful elements, and must align with applicable International Labour Organization Occupational Safety and Health Conventions (e.g., No. 155).
Include as ingredients all materials used in ink and toners sold by your organization.
Calculate B1 as the mass of ingredients used in your final product that came from low-risk countries with corrective actions taken for any known high-risk sites, divided by the total mass of ingredients used in your final product, then multiply by 100.
Calculate B2 as the mass of ingredients used in your final product that came from high-risk countries that have high-risk sites for which you took corrective actions, divided by the total mass of ingredients used in your final product, then multiply by 100.
Calculate B3 as the mass of ingredients used in your final product that came from high-risk countries, but an audit determined the site risk to be low, divided by the total mass of ingredients used in your final product, then multiply by 100.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The sum of B1, B2, and B3 must not exceed 100%.
The Business Social Compliance Initiative Countries' Risk Classification tool listed below may be used to inform your response for B1.
The standards and websites listed in Background Information below may be helpful for conducting your on-site risk assessment(s) and for understanding appropriate corrective actions, which can inform your response for B2.
The certifications listed below may be used to calculate your response for B3.
Other standards, certifications, and tools may also be applicable.		Amfori Country Risk Classification: This list classifies countries' risk of social injustice in an effort to assist companies in determining high and low risk for their sourcing and operations. https://www.ottogroup.com/medien/dynamic/docs/de/businesspartnerdeclaration/amfori-countries-risk-classification.pdf

THESIS Help Center Video: Worker health and safety - Supply chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Worker health and safety - Supply chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528345		SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit: Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit is an auditing system that aligns with Ethical Trading Initiative's Base Code as well International Labour Organization Conventions. It has been developed to provide a public auditing methodology and format for companies to use to assess compliance. https://www.sedex.com/our-services/smeta-audit/

United Nations Global Compact Human Rights and Business Dilemmas Forum: United Nations Global Compact Human Rights and Business Dilemmas Forum present an introduction to, analysis of, and business recommendations for minimizing social sustainability risks in the supply chain. https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/9		Corrective actions: Prompt actions taken to eliminate the causes of a problem, thus preventing their recurrence.

First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Risk assessment: A systematic process to evaluate potential risks within an operation, system, or supply chain. It can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party or a country risk classification analysis that judges the site risk due to prevailing conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.

Worker exposure to harmful elements: Contact with potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological elements that occurs as a result of one's job-related activities. Examples include chronic interaction with chemicals, dusts, radiation, environmental elements, allergens, noise, and vibrations.

Worker health and safety: Worker health and safety consists of worker injury and worker exposure to harmful elements. Please see the corresponding terms.

Worker injury: Physical damage to an individual due to a single act that causes immediate damage or repetitive acts that cause damage over time. Examples of causes of injury include repetitive motions, non-ergonomic motions, damage from use of tools and machinery, falls, and burns.
PrintersPrinters and ScannersConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
PrintersPrinters and ScannersDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
PrintersPrinters and ScannersEnergy savings in use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of product units that were sold that had ENERGY STAR® certification, divided by the total number of product units sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include only products certified to the version of the ENERGY STAR standard that was in force when the product was manufactured.
In markets not actively participating in the ENERGY STAR program (i.e., the United States and countries listed as ENERGY STAR International Partners), products may be counted toward this percentage if they meet the criteria in the appropriate ENERGY STAR standard, even if they are not ENERGY STAR-certified.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® International Partners: The EPA enters into agreements with foreign governments to use and/or recognize the ENERGY STAR standards and mark to help unify voluntary energy-efficiency initiatives globally. https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/international_partners

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec		Energy Efficiency - Use Phase
PrintersPrinters and ScannersF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfCenter for Corporate Climate Leadership: According to this website, "The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership seeks to highlight activities to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the sector level." The first efforts to be highlighted within the electronics industry are the efforts by suppliers to reduce F-GHGs during manufacturing of flat panel display in the electronics sector. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership

European Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
PrintersPrinters and ScannersGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
PrintersPrinters and ScannersGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standardGreenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
PrintersPrinters and ScannersHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
PrintersPrinters and ScannersHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
PrintersPrinters and ScannersIndoor air quality - PrintingCalculate B1 as the number of products that meet both the chemical and particulate rate defined by the Blue Angel standard for Office Equipment with Printing Function, divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100. To qualify as having met or exceeded the the specified emission rates for this question, the products must be tested in accordance with the version of the Blue Angel/RAL-UZ that was in force at the time of product manufacture.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		RAL-UZ 171: Office Equipment with Printing Function (Printers, Copiers, Multifunctional Devices) provides the benchmarks and testing procedures to determine a product's contribution to indoor air pollution. https://www.intertekinform.com/en-us/standards/ral-uz-171-2012-957991_saig_ral_ral_2248980/
PrintersPrinters and ScannersMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
PrintersPrinters and ScannersPaper consumption - PrintersCalculate B1 as the number of units shipped with this default setting, divided by the total number of units shipped, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with defaults for duplex printing.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
PrintersPrinters and ScannersProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		HP Product Return and Recycling Program: One example of a manufacturer takeback program is run by HP, where LaserJet and ink cartridges are collected, recycled, and materials used to manufacture new cartridges. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/environment/product-recycling.html?jumpid=re_r138_eco_product-recycling#.UkTzV39c57c
PrintersPrinters and ScannersRestriction of hazardous substances - Brominated flame retardantsCalculate C1 as the number of products sold in this category that are BFR-free, divided by the total number of products sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include only products that have no BFRs in their internal components such as printed wiring boards as well as their external housing or cabling as BFR-free products. Also include products where BFR content is solely related to recycled plastic content in housings or other external components, where the BFRs were not intentionally added to the components.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).
PrintersPrinters and ScannersSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
PrintersPrinters and ScannersWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesAnimal testing - Alternative approachesCalculate B1 as the mass of refrigerants purchased from companies that minimize animal testing on their refrigerants divided by the total mass of refrigerants purchased, then multiply by 100. Include in your calculation refrigerants supplied by external and internal suppliers.
"Companies that minimize animal testing" are defined as those who never use animal testing for refrigerant toxicity endpoints where legally sanctioned validated alternatives exist or where there is no legal requirement to do so.
Determine relevant toxicity endpoints and their validation status according to local and regional regulatory agencies or authorities. A starting point for understanding relevant toxicity endpoints and animal alternatives along with their validation status can be found at AltTox.org - Toxicity Endpoints & Tests listed in the Background Information. Information on which animal tests were performed on a given refrigerant can often be found on product safety data sheets.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		AltTox.org - Toxicity Endpoints & Tests: AltTox.org is dedicated to the exchange of information associated with non-animal methods of toxicity testing. The Toxicity Endpoints & Tests site provides an overview of applicable toxicity endpoints and non-animal alternatives along with their validation status. https://www.afsacollaboration.org/?utm_campaign=web_tld_alttox.org

European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM): EURL ECVAM is dedicated to the advancement of animal testing alternatives by promoting non-animal alternatives through scientific research, validation, and independent evaluation. ECVAM’s ultimate goal is enhanced safety at multiple life cycle stages with decreased reliance on animal testing. https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/ecvam

Japanese Center for Validation of Alternative Methods (JaCVAM): JaCVAM is an institute that is dedicated to the promotion of the reduction, refinement, and replacement of animal testing used to justify chemical safety in Japan. This mission is achieved in part through international collaboration. https://www.jacvam.jp/en/index.html

The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM): ICCVAM is an interagency committee composed of representatives from 15 U.S. federal regulatory and research agencies that require, use, generate, or disseminate toxicological and safety testing information used to determine the safety or potential adverse health effects of chemicals and products to which workers and consumers may be exposed. https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/niceatm/iccvam/index.html
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/		Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesElectricity consumption - Product useThis question addresses only products that are certifiable under an in-force ENERGY STAR® product specification.
Calculate C1 as the total number of product units sold that qualified for ENERGY STAR certification divided by the total number of product units sold, then multiply by 100.
Products must be certified to the version of the ENERGY STAR specification that was in force when the product was manufactured. Products may also be counted toward this percentage if they meet the criteria and are tested according to the methodology provided in the appropriate specification or standard, even if they are not certified as such.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions - Insulation supplyThis question covers greenhouse gas emissions for suppliers of isocyanates and polyols to polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam manufacturers, whether these are internal or external suppliers to the foam manufacturer.
Calculate C1 as the mass purchased from insulation suppliers whose raw materials suppliers report their emissions divided by total mass purchased from all foam suppliers, then multiply by 100. For the mass of a manufacturer's product to count toward C1, they must have visibility on whether at least 50% of their raw material suppliers are reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions - Metal supplyScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard. Included in scope are facilities in your supply chain that perform casting or forming of aluminum and steel, including that which is embedded in finished components, such as motors.
Calculate B1 as the mass purchased from metal suppliers that reported emissions divided by total mass purchased from all metal suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/

THESIS Help Center Video: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI: Short video tutorial on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supply Chain KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/465914322		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions - Refrigerants and blowing agentsInclude data for any products you manufacture as well as those produced by final manufacturing facilities not within your organization’s financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers).
Calculate B1 by first multiplying the mass, in kilograms, of each refrigerant used in your products by its global warming potential, then summing these values. Divide the sum by the total mass, in kilograms, of products you manufactured in this category. The resulting value will already be expressed in the appropriate units of kg CO2e per kilogram of product. Use 100-year global warming potential values as provided in Table 8.A.1 of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) 2013 Working Group 1: "Lifetimes, Radiative Efficiencies and Metric Values." Another source may be used only if values for a particular refrigerant are not provided by the IPCC report. This calculation is similar to that described in Annex C.5 of the ANSI/AHAM 7001-2015 standard.
Calculate B2 as the mass of refrigerants and blowing agents for which global warming potential data is being reported divided by the total mass of refrigerants and blowing agents used.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		CSA R7001: This harmonized standard was prepared by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), CSA Group, and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) to evaluate the environmental sustainability of household refrigeration appliances across the product life cycle. https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/csa/csar70012021

IPCC Fifth Assessment Report: The International Panel on Climate Change's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) provides information on the scientific, technical, and socio-economic impacts of climate change. http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/publications_and_data_reports.shtml		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of component suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of component suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesMaintenance and refurbishmentThis question addresses the components and subassemblies of the appliance itself, and not its packaging materials, service manual, or other similar materials.
Calculate B1 by dividing the mass of components and subassemblies that are readily available for repair, refurbishment, or replacement by the total mass of the product, then multiplying by 100. Treat components or subassemblies about which this information is unknown as not readily available for repair, refurbishment, or replacement.
“Readily available” means that a third-party or consumer equipped with commercially available tools can remove or service the component or subassembly or replace it with a commercially available part. Examples of components and subassemblies include devices, such as motors and circuit boards, and structural components, such as doors and lids. These are often enumerated on a bill of materials. Components or subassemblies that are regulated or require certification for proper maintenance or management, such as refrigerant recovery, count as part of "readily available" components, even though the maintenance activities should be performed only by qualified parties.		THESIS Help Center Video: Maintenance and refurbishment KPI: Short video tutorial on the Maintenance and refurbishment KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/533750647Component: ​A component is an individual part used together with other parts to form a final product.

Subassembly: A subassembly is an assembled unit used together with other units to form a final product.
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesProduct designThis question does not address packaging materials. Product design strategies may include design for lightweighting, durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, and recyclability.
Autodesk - Design for Sustainability: Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design

ISO 14040: ISO 14040 is the International Organization for Standardization's "Principles and Framework" document for conducting life cycle assessments. https://www.iso.org/standard/37456.html

ISO 14044: ISO 14044 is the International Organization for Standardization's "Requirements and Guidelines" standard for conducting life cycle assessments. https://www.iso.org/standard/38498.html

UN Environment Design for Sustainability: Materials Efficiency: One example of a tool and protocol for material efficiency is included in the Design for Sustainability report published by UN Environment. https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7961		End-of-life: A product life cycle phase that begins at the end of a product’s useful life, including reuse and refurbishment cycles.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Resource conservation: Practices that reduce the consumption and waste of energy and natural resources.
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesProduct stewardshipThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program within the organization. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations when reported in different product category questionnaires. If products under the same category are collected in separate programs, average the recycling performance of the two programs and report that value in C1.
Calculate C1 as the number of product units returned through the program(s) for recycling divided by the total number of product units sold, then multiply by 100. If this number exceeds 100, report it as 100.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. Data for both the unit volume returned and unit volume sold should come from the same year, even though units may be returned in a different year than they were sold.
Examples of stewardship programs include extended producer responsibility programs and product takeback programs. Such programs should ensure that materials are recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner.		THESIS Help Center Video: Product Stewardship KPI: Short video tutorial on the Product Stewardship KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/533750712CSA R7001: This harmonized standard was prepared by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), CSA Group, and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) to evaluate the environmental sustainability of household refrigeration appliances across the product life cycle. https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/csa/csar70012021

Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable: MARR is a non-profit organization in British Columbia dedicated to developing product stewardship solutions for the large appliance manufacturing industry. http://www.marrbc.ca/		End-of-life: A product life cycle phase that begins at the end of a product’s useful life, including reuse and refurbishment cycles.

Product stewardship: The set of activities by which those who participate in a product’s life cycle share responsibility for its total life cycle impacts.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesRecycled content - MetalThis question addresses only post-consumer recycled metals of verified origin and includes metals embedded in components. Do not include packaging in this calculation.
Calculate B1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled metal divided by the total mass of metal used across all product units manufactured in this product category, then multiply by 100.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
Verification of post-consumer recycled metal content can be conducted by your own organization or by a second or third party. Examples include metal that has been recovered from a closed-loop recycling program or third-party certified recycled content. It does not include, for example, metals purchased that have a known average percentage of post-consumer recycled content, but an unknown chain of custody for that recycled content (e.g., metals purchased on the commodities markets).		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesRecycled content - Plastic​Do not include packaging in this calculation.
Calculate B1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled plastic used divided by the total mass of plastic used across all product units manufactured in this product category, then multiply by 100.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
Verification of post-consumer recycled plastic content can be conducted by your own organization or by a second or third party. Examples include plastic that has been recovered from a closed-loop recycling program or third-party certified recycled content.		Prospector: This searchable database from UL allows product designers to search for materials and ingredients that meet a set of user-defined specifications, including those that contain some amount of recycled content. https://www.ulprospector.com/en/na

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities producing electronic components, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesTransportation to RetailersInclude shipments of your product from final manufacturing facilities to downstream retailers or distributors. Include both company-owned and contracted fleet. Exclude data for return trips. If retailers are responsible for the transportation of some or all of your final product, the retailer may hold the information necessary to calculate your response. It may be made available in a public report or by request.
Calculate B1 as the volume of product transported by carriers that reported emissions, divided by total volume of product transported, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If a supplier completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, you may count that as compliance with this question. Examples of other compliant standards are provided in the Certifications, Standards, & Tools section below.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

THESIS Help Center Video: Transportation to Retailers KPI: Short video tutorial on the Transportation to Retailers KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/529545735

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWay carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWays carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools
Refrigerating AppliancesRefrigeration AppliancesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities producing electronic components, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesConsumer communication - Product takeback programN/A
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standardGreenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdf		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesProduct designThis question does not address sales packaging, only the appliance itself.
Product design strategies may include design for lightweighting, durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, recyclability, low component material variability, and material substitution.		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standardAutodesk - Design for Sustainability: Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design

UN Environment Design for Sustainability: Materials Efficiency: One example of a tool and protocol for material efficiency is included in the Design for Sustainability report published by UN Environment. https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7961

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		End-of-life: A product life cycle phase that begins at the end of a product’s useful life, including reuse and refurbishment cycles.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Resource conservation: Practices that reduce the consumption and waste of energy and natural resources.
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesTransportation to RetailersInclude shipments of your product from final manufacturing facilities to downstream retailers or distributors. Include both company-owned and contracted fleet. Exclude data for return trips. If retailers are responsible for the transportation of some or all of your final product, the retailer may hold the information necessary to calculate your response. It may be made available in a public report or by request.
Calculate B1 as the volume of product transported by carriers that reported emissions, divided by total volume of product transported, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If a supplier completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, you may count that as compliance with this question. Examples of other compliant standards are provided in the Certifications, Standards, & Tools section below.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

THESIS Help Center Video: Transportation to Retailers KPI: Short video tutorial on the Transportation to Retailers KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/529545735

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWay carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWays carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools
Small AppliancesHome Care AppliancesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesConsumer communication - Product takeback programN/A
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standardGreenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdf		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesProduct designThis question does not address sales packaging, only the appliance itself.
Product design strategies may include design for lightweighting, durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, recyclability, low component material variability, and material substitution.		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standardAutodesk - Design for Sustainability: Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design

UN Environment Design for Sustainability: Materials Efficiency: One example of a tool and protocol for material efficiency is included in the Design for Sustainability report published by UN Environment. https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7961

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		End-of-life: A product life cycle phase that begins at the end of a product’s useful life, including reuse and refurbishment cycles.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Resource conservation: Practices that reduce the consumption and waste of energy and natural resources.
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesTransportation to RetailersInclude shipments of your product from final manufacturing facilities to downstream retailers or distributors. Include both company-owned and contracted fleet. Exclude data for return trips. If retailers are responsible for the transportation of some or all of your final product, the retailer may hold the information necessary to calculate your response. It may be made available in a public report or by request.
Calculate B1 as the volume of product transported by carriers that reported emissions, divided by total volume of product transported, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If a supplier completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, you may count that as compliance with this question. Examples of other compliant standards are provided in the Certifications, Standards, & Tools section below.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

THESIS Help Center Video: Transportation to Retailers KPI: Short video tutorial on the Transportation to Retailers KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/529545735

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWay carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWays carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools
Small AppliancesKitchen AppliancesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesConsumer communication - Product takeback programN/A
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standardGreenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdf		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesProduct designThis question does not address sales packaging, only the appliance itself.
Product design strategies may include design for lightweighting, durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, recyclability, low component material variability, and material substitution.		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standardAutodesk - Design for Sustainability: Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design

UN Environment Design for Sustainability: Materials Efficiency: One example of a tool and protocol for material efficiency is included in the Design for Sustainability report published by UN Environment. https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7961

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		End-of-life: A product life cycle phase that begins at the end of a product’s useful life, including reuse and refurbishment cycles.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Resource conservation: Practices that reduce the consumption and waste of energy and natural resources.
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesTransportation to RetailersInclude shipments of your product from final manufacturing facilities to downstream retailers or distributors. Include both company-owned and contracted fleet. Exclude data for return trips. If retailers are responsible for the transportation of some or all of your final product, the retailer may hold the information necessary to calculate your response. It may be made available in a public report or by request.
Calculate B1 as the volume of product transported by carriers that reported emissions, divided by total volume of product transported, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If a supplier completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, you may count that as compliance with this question. Examples of other compliant standards are provided in the Certifications, Standards, & Tools section below.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

THESIS Help Center Video: Transportation to Retailers KPI: Short video tutorial on the Transportation to Retailers KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/529545735

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWay carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWays carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools
Small AppliancesOther Small AppliancesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesConsumer communication - Product takeback programN/A
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesEnergy efficiency - Use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of units that meet the criteria for this question, divided by the total number of units sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include all units that were shipped with power management or energy efficiency attributes enabled, regardless of whether required by law.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Energy efficiency attributes: Product design attributes such as low power motors or more efficient air circulation that increase the energy efficiency of a product above market average.

Power management features: Product design features that enable users to manage product energy use, such as variable heat or speed settings, or that automatically control energy use, such as auto-off after a set time.
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standardGreenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdf		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesProduct designThis question does not address sales packaging, only the appliance itself.
Product design strategies may include design for lightweighting, durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, recyclability, low component material variability, and material substitution.		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standardAutodesk - Design for Sustainability: Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design

UN Environment Design for Sustainability: Materials Efficiency: One example of a tool and protocol for material efficiency is included in the Design for Sustainability report published by UN Environment. https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7961

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		End-of-life: A product life cycle phase that begins at the end of a product’s useful life, including reuse and refurbishment cycles.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.

Resource conservation: Practices that reduce the consumption and waste of energy and natural resources.
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesTransportation to RetailersInclude shipments of your product from final manufacturing facilities to downstream retailers or distributors. Include both company-owned and contracted fleet. Exclude data for return trips. If retailers are responsible for the transportation of some or all of your final product, the retailer may hold the information necessary to calculate your response. It may be made available in a public report or by request.
Calculate B1 as the volume of product transported by carriers that reported emissions, divided by total volume of product transported, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If a supplier completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, you may count that as compliance with this question. Examples of other compliant standards are provided in the Certifications, Standards, & Tools section below.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

THESIS Help Center Video: Transportation to Retailers KPI: Short video tutorial on the Transportation to Retailers KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/529545735

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWay carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWays carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools
Small AppliancesPersonal Care AppliancesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesDownstream worker health and safety - Product takeback programN/AR2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		EHS Systems - Internationally-recognized systemsCertified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Public reporting - audits: Audit results publicly reported may be aggregate pass/fail and summary results with action plans.
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesEnergy savings in use phaseCalculate B1 as the total number of product units sold that were certified, divided by the total number of product units sold in this category, then multiply by 100.
Include only products certified to the version of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Recognition for Game Consoles standard that was in force when the product was manufactured.
In markets not actively participating in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Recognition for Game Consoles program, products may be counted toward this percentage if they meet the criteria, even if they are not certified.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recognition for Game Consoles: The EPA has developed a voluntary recognition program for game consoles to help improve the energy efficiency of these devices. https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/specs//private/Final%20Version%201%200%20EPA%20Voluntary%20Criteria%20for%20Energy%20Efficient%20Game%20Consoles.pdf
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesF-GHG emission tracking and reportingCalculate percentage of components, by units procured for products in this category, which meet the criteria for this question as the number of suppliers that abate all F-GHGs in at least 50% of their facilities divided by the total number of suppliers responsible for all relevant components and multiply the result by 100. For example: if four suppliers provide all relevant components and one does nothing, one abates only PFCs, and the remaining 2 abate all gases in 40% and 70% of their facilities, respectively, the correct percentage is 25% because only one supplier meets both criteria.
Relevant components specifically refer to flat panel displays and semiconductor electronic components or devices whose manufacture is known to use and emit fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs), namely during etch and chamber clean processes.
Abate all F-GHG emissions means that the component supplier abates all of the following F-GHGs in at least half of their facilities that manufacture relevant components for this product category: perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE): The Protocol for Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment in Electronics Manufacturing was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a standard approach to measure F-GHG emissions at the point of abatement in the electronics component manufacturing facility. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-02/documents/dre_protocol.pdfEuropean Semiconductor Industry - PFC Emission Reduction: The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has provided information regarding successful PFC emissions reduction programs in Europe, and steps the industry is taking beyond its voluntary 2010 reduction goals. https://www.eusemiconductors.eu/esia/public-policy/sustainability-esh/pfc-gases

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry: The United States Environmental Protection Agency supports the voluntary efforts to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions from semiconductor industry through the PFC Reduction/Climate Partnership for the Semiconductor Industry. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#f-gases		Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs): Fluorine-containing gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere. The F-GHG emissions of primary concern in electronics manufacturing are of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), trifluoromethane (CHF3 or HFCs), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are more potent than carbon dioxide.

Manufacturing facility partners: Manufacturing facility partners are defined as organizations responsible for manufacturing and assembly of final products, whether these organizations are internal or external to the respondent's organization.
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesGreenhouse gas emissions - Supply chainScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Calculate B1 as the procurement spend on component suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total procurement spend on all component suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Component suppliers means the group of suppliers that account for 80% of your total spend on components purchased for products in this category.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-toolsCDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesGreenhouse gas emissions intensity - ManufacturingIncluded in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including product assembly and the manufacture of any components purchased directly by your organization for inclusion in products in this category, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits.
You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the products.
If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question.
Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend for final products produced, then multiply by 100.
For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol website to facilitate these calculations.
Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The data required for the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response. The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions can also be used to calculate your response.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools: This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standardGreenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesHazardous substances - Alternatives assessmentHazardous substances are defined as chemicals that meet the criteria for classification as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemicals for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

PRIO: PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ​ https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models: According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815

REACH: A Priority Chemical is defined as a chemical that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57).  Priority Chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis. http://www.reachonline.eu/REACH/EN/REACH_EN/article57.html

The Guide to Safer Chemicals: The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program: According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments: The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).

Public disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077Dell, Inc. Materials Restricted for Use: "Materials Restricted for Use," published by Dell, Inc., is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/environ/restricted_materials_guid.pdf

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

Panasonic Corporation Chemical Substances Management Rank Guidelines: "The Chemical Substances Management Rank Guide," published by the Industrial Devices Company Group, Panasonic Corporation, is one example of an internal hazardous substances management list used within the electronics industry. https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/management/procurement/green.html
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesMaterial disposition tracking - Product takeback programFinal disposition means the point at which 1) a product enters its next life cycle through reuse or refurbishment; 2) the components of a product are recaptured for reuse as part of a refurbishment program; or 3) the product or materials contained within the product reach landfilling, incineration or material recovery where they are returned to the commodity market.R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

WEEELABEX: WEEELABEX standards cover the collection, logistics, and treatment of electronic wastes in all ten categories of the European Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. http://www.weeelabex.org/#!standards/component_41229

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/		Certified third-party e-waste vendors: "Vendors that demonstrate to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronics. These certification programs must be based on strong environmental standards which maximize reuse and recycling, minimize exposure to human health or the environment, ensure safe management of materials by downstream handlers, and require destruction of all data on used electronics. Two accredited certification standards are the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards® standards."(Source: EPA, E-cycling certification definition)

Hazardous materials and components - Used electronics: The phrase "...hazardous materials and components..." indicates materials and components that are regulated or require special handling. This list may include components such as mercury lamps, rechargeable batteries, CRT displays, and circuit boards. (Source: US EPA e-Cycling Regulations and Standards)

Responsible final disposition: Takeback programs may achieve the goal of responsible final material disposition by doing one or more of the following:
1. Including contractual requirements regarding downstream partner responsibility, all the way to final material disposition;
2. Verifying responsible final disposition by tracking a sampling of materials to final disposition; and/or;
3. Contracting exclusively with certified third-party e-waste vendors to ensure responsible final disposition.

Takeback program operation: The phrase "... operate programs in regions or countries globally where required by law or regulation" means programs that are created in response to laws or regulations. This includes State-level or Province-level legislation in North America, and national levels in other regions, such as the European Union or Japan.
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesProduct takeback programThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations. For example, if two separate programs are run to collect hardware and printer ink cartridges, percentages for each program should be calculated separately and reported in the appropriate product category.
Calculate B1, B2, B3, and B4 as the weight of products or materials recovered from products in each category, divided by the weight of total products recovered globally through both voluntary and mandatory programs, then multiply by 100. The sum of B1, B2, B3, and B4 must be less than or equal to 100%.
The weight for any given returned device can only be credited once. For example, a device whose weight is included in component reuse for a hard drive that was salvaged cannot also be included under the material recovery calculation, even if the rest of the materials from the device are sent for material recovery.
Material that is found or suspected to end in landfill or incineration through downstream auditing or the lack of a viable secondary market cannot be included in the material recovery percentage.
Components reused or refurbished means the percent of total volume representing parts that return to the market. Examples would be hard drives, motherboards, salvaged chips or other components removed for the secondary market.
Closed-loop system means that once material or components are recovered, they are returned to the materials supply chain for manufacturing new devices or products of the same value or greater value than the device that was recycled. For example, a closed loop system would be when printer ink cartridges are recycled and the recovered plastic is then used in new printer ink cartridges.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		R2 Certified Recyclers: According to the R2:2013 Standard, "certifying to this Standard through an accredited third-party Certification Body, electronics recyclers can help prospective purchasers of their services (customers) make informed decisions and have increased confidence that used and end -of-life electronic equipment are managed in an environmentally responsible manner, protective of the health and safety of workers and the public, and that all data on all media devices is secure until destroyed." https://sustainableelectronics.org/r2-standard

e-Stewards: According to the e-Stewards Certification website, "The e-Stewards Certification Program provides a high level of confidence that a recycler consistently conforms to the e-Stewards Standard." http://www.e-stewards.org/certification-overview/
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesResponsible battery managementN/ACall2Recycle: Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. https://www.call2recycle.org/The Big Green Box: According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." https://biggreenbox.com/index.phpPublic disclosure: Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps.
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesRestriction of hazardous substances - Brominated flame retardantsCalculate C1 as the number of products sold in this category that are BFR-free, divided by the total number of products sold in this category, then multiply by 100. Include only products that have no BFRs in their internal components such as printed wiring boards as well as their external housing or cabling as BFR-free products. Also include products where BFR content is solely related to recycled plastic content in housings or other external components, where the BFRs were not intentionally added to the components.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol: The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol

Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/

NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information: According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815		Informed substitution: Informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles (Adapted from United States Environmental Protection Agency Design for Environment Program Alternative Assessment information).
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Video Game ConsolesVideo Game ConsolesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.		First party systematic risk assessment: A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity.

Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.

Verifiable: Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim.
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesCold water washThis question only applies to washing machines.
Calculate D1 as the number of units sold that default to a cold-water-wash program divided by the total number of units sold, then multiply by 100.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
"Cold water wash" means that the initial water temperature for the wash cycle is 65oF-85oF, as indicated by the clothing care label symbol and text for "machine wash cold".		ASTM Standard Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products: The section "Significance and Use" provides a guide to a system of symbols used for communicating care instructions for textile products that is simple, space-saving, in an easily understood pictorial format that is not language dependent. https://www.astm.org/Standards/D5489.htm

American Cleaning Institute - Cold Water Saves Campaign: The "Cold Water Saves" initiative is a joint venture that was launched in 2016 by The Sustainability Consortium and The American Cleaning Institute. This media campaign educates students on the environmental benefits of washing clothes at ambient temperatures. http://www.coldwatersaves.org/

I prefer 30: The "I prefer 30" campaign is a consumer-facing European initiative to encourage consumers to set their machines to a cold water wash setting. https://iprefer30.eu/
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesConflict mineralsCalculate D1 as the total number of validated smelters, divided by the total number of smelters, then multiply by 100. Include all smelters identified as supplying some portion of the tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold in your products.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
To be considered conflict-free, smelters must have a valid certification established or confirmed in the previous 12-month period as defined above.
Smelters may be validated through any internationally recognized body, such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Responsible Jewellery Council, ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group, or the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).		ITA Responsible Tin Supply Group: The International Tin Association (ITA) has convened the Responsible Tin Supply Group (RTS) to enable organizations to source cassiterite (ore from which tin is derived) from responsible supply chain actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries while meeting due diligence guidance developed by the UN and OECD and required by national laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.internationaltin.org/rts-group/

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has developed due diligence guidelines for organizations to implement when sourcing minerals from conflict regions, including but not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. These guidelines have become normative in the industry and can be used to demonstrate due diligence under national and regional laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and the European Commission draft proposal for supply chain due diligence for conflict minerals. http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/mining.htm

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) chain-of-custody certification: The Responsible Jewellery Council is a standard-setting and certification organization that has developed an ISEAL-accredited chain-of-custody certification program for use by the jewellery industry and manufacturers, which applies to gold and platinum group metals. https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/rjc-certification/

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a joint effort between the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and GeSI to establish supply chain transparency tools, resources and training to assist organizations in responsibly sourcing conflict-free minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries. Of note is their Responsible Minerals Assurance Process, which enables auditing and assessment of smelters for responsible ore sourcing and provides a centralized database for tracking smelter performance. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/

THESIS Help Center Video: Conflict minerals KPI: Short video tutorial on the Conflict minerals KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/531017273

The London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Lists: According to their website, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) produces "Good Delivery Lists for gold and silver bars; detailing the names of accredited refiners, their listing date and the marking details of their bars." http://www.lbma.org.uk/good-delivery-list

World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard: As part of their activities to support socially-responsible gold mining, the World Gold Council has developed the World Gold Council Conflict-Free Gold Standard to provide guidance to companies on responsible mining practices. https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/responsible-gold/conflict-free-gold-standard		Better Sourcing Program: The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. https://www.rcsglobal.com/

Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade: According to the website, "The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA) is a joint initiative among governments, companies, and civil society to support supply chain solutions to conflict minerals challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Central Africa." http://www.resolv.org/site-ppa/		Conflict minerals: Conflict minerals are defined per "Section 1502(e)(4) of the [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform] Act as (A) columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (the metal ore from which tantalum is extracted); cassiterite (the metal ore from which tin is extracted); gold; wolframite (the metal ore from which tungsten is extracted); or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country." (US Securities and Exchange Commission, 17 CFR Parts 240 and 249b, RIN: 3235-AK84, Conflict Minerals Final Rule)
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesGreenhouse gas emissions - Metal supplyScope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard. Included in scope are facilities in your supply chain that perform casting or forming of aluminum and steel, including that which is embedded in finished components, such as motors.
Calculate B1 as the mass purchased from metal suppliers that reported emissions divided by total mass purchased from all metal suppliers, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, refer to their answers to determine if they report emissions.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard: The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

THESIS Calculation Tool - GHG Supply Chain KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Greenhouse Gases Supply Chain KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/thesis-kpi-calculation-tool-ghg-supply-chain-kpis/		Greenhouse gas: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesHazardous substances - DisclosureCalculate B1 as the number of component suppliers which have provided disclosure information, divided by the total number of component suppliers, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract component manufacturers, as well as organizations contracted for direct material supply to company-owned or contract manufacturers. To be included in this percentage, a supplier must disclose intentionally-added materials listed in the declarable substance groups and declarable substances above the thresholds specified in IEC 62474.
Suppliers who only report substances whose declaration is already mandated by relevant regulations in the market(s) of sale (e.g., by RoHS Directive) should not be considered as having provided disclosure. If an organization has not adopted IEC 62474, suppliers who report declarable substances in line with the declarable substances list in IEC 62474 can count as having provided disclosure.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 62474: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62474 "specifies the procedure, content, and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry" designed to provide downstream manufacturers information regarding restriction compliance requirements and material appropriateness for environmentally conscious design. https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7077GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals: GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/Component supplier: A manufacturer of a component used in the final product. If the manufacturing facility partner is responsible for fabrication of these devices, they are the supplier of interest for this question.
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesMaintenance and refurbishmentThis question addresses the components and subassemblies of the appliance itself, and not its packaging materials, service manual, or other similar materials.
Calculate B1 by dividing the mass of components and subassemblies that are readily available for repair, refurbishment, or replacement by the total mass of the product, then multiplying by 100. Treat components or subassemblies about which this information is unknown as not readily available for repair, refurbishment, or replacement.
“Readily available” means that a third-party or consumer equipped with commercially available tools can remove or service the component or subassembly or replace it with a commercially available part. Examples of components and subassemblies include devices, such as motors and circuit boards, and structural components, such as doors and lids. These are often enumerated on a bill of materials. Components or subassemblies that are regulated or require certification for proper maintenance or management, such as refrigerant recovery, count as part of "readily available" components, even though the maintenance activities should be performed only by qualified parties.		THESIS Help Center Video: Maintenance and refurbishment KPI: Short video tutorial on the Maintenance and refurbishment KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/533750647Component: ​A component is an individual part used together with other parts to form a final product.

Subassembly: A subassembly is an assembled unit used together with other units to form a final product.
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesProduct designThis question does not address packaging materials. Product design strategies may include design for lightweighting, durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, and recyclability.
Autodesk - Design for Sustainability: Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design

ISO 14040: ISO 14040 is the International Organization for Standardization's "Principles and Framework" document for conducting life cycle assessments. https://www.iso.org/standard/37456.html

ISO 14044: ISO 14044 is the International Organization for Standardization's "Requirements and Guidelines" standard for conducting life cycle assessments. https://www.iso.org/standard/38498.html

UN Environment Design for Sustainability: Materials Efficiency: One example of a tool and protocol for material efficiency is included in the Design for Sustainability report published by UN Environment. https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7961		End-of-life: A product life cycle phase that begins at the end of a product’s useful life, including reuse and refurbishment cycles.

Material and process efficiency: Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed.

Resource conservation: Practices that reduce the consumption and waste of energy and natural resources.
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesProduct stewardshipThis question addresses takeback programs that an organization may fund, contract, or physically operate, in whole or in part, to enable consumers to return products for responsible end-of-life management. Include only products and materials for which an organization has the ability to decide or influence the handling, treatment, and disposal of returned devices, components, and materials. These calculations should be made at the program level rather than category level. The same percentage can be reported across multiple product categories if the products are collected and managed in the same program within the organization. Separate programs require separate percentage calculations when reported in different product category questionnaires. If products under the same category are collected in separate programs, average the recycling performance of the two programs and report that value in C1.
Calculate C1 as the number of product units returned through the program(s) for recycling divided by the total number of product units sold, then multiply by 100. If this number exceeds 100, report it as 100.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. Data for both the unit volume returned and unit volume sold should come from the same year, even though units may be returned in a different year than they were sold.
Examples of stewardship programs include extended producer responsibility programs and product takeback programs. Such programs should ensure that materials are recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner.		THESIS Help Center Video: Product Stewardship KPI: Short video tutorial on the Product Stewardship KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/533750712AHAM 7003: This sustainability standard from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers is used to evaluate the environmental sustainability of household clothes washing appliances across the product life cycle. https://www.aham.org/ItemDetail?iProductCode=10003&Category=SUSSTD

Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable: MARR is a non-profit organization in British Columbia dedicated to developing product stewardship solutions for the large appliance manufacturing industry. http://www.marrbc.ca/		End-of-life: A product life cycle phase that begins at the end of a product’s useful life, including reuse and refurbishment cycles.

Product stewardship: The set of activities by which those who participate in a product’s life cycle share responsibility for its total life cycle impacts.

Takeback program: A collection method whereby consumers return specific products or classes of products at the end of their useful lives for potential reuse and refurbishment, followed by material recovery and appropriate disposal.
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesRecycled content - MetalThis question addresses only post-consumer recycled metals of verified origin and includes metals embedded in components. Do not include packaging in this calculation.
Calculate B1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled metal divided by the total mass of metal used across all product units manufactured in this product category, then multiply by 100.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
Verification of post-consumer recycled metal content can be conducted by your own organization or by a second or third party. Examples include metal that has been recovered from a closed-loop recycling program or third-party certified recycled content. It does not include, for example, metals purchased that have a known average percentage of post-consumer recycled content, but an unknown chain of custody for that recycled content (e.g., metals purchased on the commodities markets).		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesRecycled content - Plastic​Do not include packaging in this calculation.
Calculate B1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled plastic used divided by the total mass of plastic used across all product units manufactured in this product category, then multiply by 100.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
Verification of post-consumer recycled plastic content can be conducted by your own organization or by a second or third party. Examples include plastic that has been recovered from a closed-loop recycling program or third-party certified recycled content.		Prospector: This searchable database from UL allows product designers to search for materials and ingredients that meet a set of user-defined specifications, including those that contain some amount of recycled content. https://www.ulprospector.com/en/na

THESIS Calculation Tool - Packaging KPIs: TSC has created THESIS KPI Calculation Tools to help suppliers in answering specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for THESIS. Each tool includes step by step instructions on how to use the tool to generate your KPI response. Download this tool to use for Packaging KPIs. https://sustainabilityconsortium.org/download/packaging-calculation-tool-2023/		Post-consumer recycled material: "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end‐users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling))
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesResource consumption - Product useThis question addresses only products that are certifiable under an in-force ENERGY STAR® product specification.
Calculate B1 as the total number of product units sold that qualified for ENERGY STAR certification divided by the total number of product units sold, then multiply by 100.
Products must be certified to the version of the ENERGY STAR specification that was in force when the product was manufactured. Products may be counted toward this percentage if they meet the criteria and are tested according to the methodology provided in the appropriate specification or standard, even if they are not certified as such.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products: According to their website, "The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort." Standards are established by ENERGY STAR through a multi-stakeholder process and administered under the US EPA. https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesSupply chain working conditions - Audit resultsCalculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities producing electronic components, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, that have had a second- or third-party audit conducted in the past year. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. For audits performed under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Auditing Program (VAP), this includes priority, major, and minor non-conformance events.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI: Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/536528319		Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance: The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronics Industry Citizenship Council (EICC), supports an industry Code of Conduct that provides a common approach to drive positive change on social, economic and environmental issues in manufacturing supply chains. RBA offers a suite of tools and resources to their members to aid in assessing and managing change in supply chains, as well as coordinating audit processes across different companies. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesTransportation to RetailersInclude shipments of your product from final manufacturing facilities to downstream retailers or distributors. Include both company-owned and contracted fleet. Exclude data for return trips. If retailers are responsible for the transportation of some or all of your final product, the retailer may hold the information necessary to calculate your response. It may be made available in a public report or by request.
Calculate B1 as the volume of product transported by carriers that reported emissions, divided by total volume of product transported, then multiply by 100.
Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
If a supplier completed the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, you may count that as compliance with this question. Examples of other compliant standards are provided in the Certifications, Standards, & Tools section below.		CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies

GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Semiconductors: The GHG Protocol calculation tool for the semiconductor industry provides guidance on how to assess and account for PFC emissions during semiconductor wafer production and processing. https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools

THESIS Help Center Video: Transportation to Retailers KPI: Short video tutorial on the Transportation to Retailers KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. https://vimeo.com/529545735

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWay carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay: This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWays carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. https://www.epa.gov/smartway
Washing AppliancesWashing AppliancesWorker health, safety, and labor rightsCalculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contact facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities producing electronic components, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities.
Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question.
The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the in-force Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Child labor; Compensation; Discipline; Discrimination; Forced labor; Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining; Health and safety; Management systems for human resources; Working hours.		Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct: Companies can use the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct with their suppliers to improve the working conditions within facilities in their supply chain, the most recent version of which can be found on their website. The Code of Conduct was originally developed for use within the electronics industry, but has been revised to ensure relevance across most manufacturing sectors. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/code-of-conduct/

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) provides members the ability to audit manufacturing facilities within their supply chain and share audit results with other members to better leverage information on common upstream supplier facilities. Organizations that are not members of RBA but own facilities that are in the electronics supply chain may also participate in this effort. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/vap/

SA8000® Standard: Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/		Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™: Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. https://c2ccertified.org/the-standard

Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices: This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code

Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools: The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative/key-projects/benchmarking-recognition/global-social-compliance-programme/#:~:text=The%20GSCP%20Reference%20Tools%20set,are%20free%20and%20open%2Dsource.

Responsible Battery Alliance (RBA) Supply Chain Accountability Tools: RBA supports multiple tools for members that enable self-assessment, third-party auditing, and online sustainability data management systems of this information. http://www.responsiblebusiness.org/standards/tools/		Second-party audit: An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf.

Third-party audit: An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard.