HONOR Announces Latest Sustainability Progress, Launches New HONOR Magic Moments 'Earth View in the Mirror' Monthly Challenge
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SHENZHEN, China, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
- From product packaging to business operations, HONOR steps up its
environmental efforts with technology
In celebration of the World Environment Day, global technology brand HONOR
today announced the latest updates to its environmental credentials. From
manufacturing and packaging to waste management, HONOR incorporates green
practices in the full life cycle of products and its daily operations to
actively promote sustainable development for a greener future.
Raising further awareness around the environment and sustainability, a new
HONOR Magic Moments Monthly Challenge with the theme "Earth View in the Mirror"
kicks off today on Instagram
(https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/honorglobal/), Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/honormagicmoments) and HONOR Global Club
(https://www.hihonor.com/global/club/gallery/challenge/). The challenge aims to
encourage participants to appreciate and capture the beautiful landscapes
around the world. At the same time, HONOR official website has been updated
with a new environmental page
(https://www.hihonor.com/global/honor-esg/environmental/).
"At HONOR, we are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our
products," said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd. "With sustainability
and circular economy as part of our product design philosophy, we strive to
enhance the eco-friendliness of our products by evaluating their carbon
footprint throughout the full life cycle, at the same time reducing the
consumption of resources and energy."
Improving Packaging with Environmental Awareness in Mind
To minimize resource consumption, HONOR uses packaging materials that are
lightweight, compact, harmless, easy-to-recycle and environmentally friendly.
The company also helps to protect the environment by replacing traditional
petroleum-based ink and plastics with renewable and biodegradable packaging
materials.
Switching from petroleum-based ink to soy ink, HONOR has reduced carbon dioxide
emissions by approximately 80 tons since 2014. For the HONOR Magic Series, the
phone tray is made of sugarcane bagasse instead of plastics, cutting carbon
dioxide emission by 32 tons per million units. HONOR has also replaced plastics
with paper for the protective film of chargers and data cables, further
lowering carbon dioxide emission by 35 tons per 10 million units. In addition,
Forest Stewardship Council-certified packaging boxes are used to contain
products including the HONOR Magic Series smartphones and the HONOR Watch GS3,
which help to conserve a forest area of approximately 122 hectares a year.
Since 2021, HONOR has been working on designing simpler and more robust
packaging solution for laptops. Currently, HONOR laptops are all packed in
boxes made of singular pieces of folded corrugated cardboard. Medium boxes
typically used in delivery have also been eliminated, contribution to the
reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 208 tons in total. For laptops and
wearables, HONOR has saved approximately 74 tons of paper, equivalent to a
reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 77 tons, by optimizing the packaging
structure and consolidating the management of printed materials.
Meeting Strict Environmental Standards with Industry-Recognized Certifications
On top of satisfying the international requirements, HONOR maintains a more
stringent set of internal environmental standards to take an active role in
eliminating the potential harmful substances from its smartphones, tablets and
other products.
After testing dozens of material formulas in partnership with multiple
suppliers, HONOR has settled on using halogen-free power cables for all its
smartphones and tablets, a change that resulted in the reduction of hazardous
materials in the brand's products by approximately 3,379 tons since it went
into effect in 2016. To date, 76 of HONOR's smartphones and tablets have
received the Grade A Environmental Label from China Quality Certification
Centre (CQC).
Exploring Clean Energy for Greener Operations
With a strong emphasis on environmental protection during its production and
operations, HONOR aims to reduce its ecological footprint through energy
conservation and emission reduction. While exploring the use of clean energy to
lower the carbon dioxide emission of its industrial park, HONOR optimizes the
management of facilities to cut energy consumption in daily operations by
keeping energy records and monitoring and analyzing relevant data.
HONOR encourages its staff to embrace remote working by taking advantage of
telecommunication tools such as audio and video calls to reduce the need for
business trips. This change is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 26,761
tons in a year, according to a research report co-authored by the Center
Environmental Education and Communications of Ministry of Environmental
Protection[1]. Inside the HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park,
HONOR operates 146 shuttle routes, providing a greener option for employees to
commute to work and effectively reducing carbon emissions by another 1,317
tons[2].
Adopting sustainability practices with industry partners, HONOR will continue
to focus its environmental, social and governance efforts on green initiatives.
While achieving the sustainable development of the company, HONOR strives to
build a new intelligent world for everyone with innovation and technology.
About HONOR
HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to
becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world
for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering
focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people
around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more.
Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to
suit every budget, HONOR's portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable
products enable people to become a better version of themselves.
For more information, please visit HONOR online at www.hihonor.com or email
newsroom@hihonor.com
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[1] The report is titled Online Meeting Research Report: Quantifying Carbon
Dioxide Emission Reduction.
[2] Based on the assumption that 50% of shuttle bus passengers drive to work.
SOURCE:HONOR
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