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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

http://community.hihonor.com/

https://www.facebook.com/honorglobal/

https://twitter.com/Honorglobal

https://www.instagram.com/honorglobal/

http://www.youtube.com/c/HonorOfficial

[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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