The Foundation of Green Premium
Green Premium values
Trust
Minimal use of hazardous substances in, and beyond, compliance.
Transparency
Enhance digital environmental disclosure on product attributes.
Performance
Differentiating environmental product performance criteria.
Our environmental performance criteria
Lower Impact Material
Lower impact materials criteria is applied to products that contain recycled plastic.
Extended Life
Extended life requires repairability and durability. Green Premium products claiming extended life are at least 5% more durable than typical products and have easily replaceable parts, meeting both criteria.
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficient in Green Premium defines products whose energy efficiency is at least 10% higher than market average.
Take back
The Take-back criteria is assigned when the product is authorized to be included in a Schneider Electric take-back scenario.
Minimal use of Hazardous Substances
Schneider continues to be transparent with customers, providing RoHS and REACH substance information and going beyond regulations by applying the same rules regardless of the geographies.