Westermo and Environmental Sustainability
Westermo is committed to environmental sustainability with a focus on energy efficient and long-life products. By prioritising environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and reducing electronic waste, Westermo minimises its environmental impact. Their commitment to sustainability ensures that customers can implement reliable communication solutions while supporting a greener future for our planet. This focus on environmental awareness is in line with the growing demand for sustainable solutions in industry.
Environmental Directives: ISO 14001:2015
Westermo has obtained ISO 14001:2005 environmental management system certification for its manufacturing, research and development (R&D) activities in Sweden. This certification confirms the company's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its activities and to creating new opportunities in a systematic and structured way.
ISO 14001:2015 means awareness throughout the product lifecycle:
- Reducing energy consumption in all units .
- Minimize energy demand in product design .
- Reduce transport-related emissions
- Reduce the use of chemicals
- Choose the right components/suppliers
- Reduce the cost of residues (waste)
Environmental Directives:ISO 14025:2006
.EPD or Environmental Product Declaration is a standardised document that provides a transparent and comparable overview of the environmental impacts of a product or service throughout its life cycle. The EPD is based on internationally recognised standards (e.g. ISO 14025) and includes information such as the resources used to manufacture the product, energy consumption, emissions, waste generation and other environmental impacts. The EPD helps companies demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability and provides customers with essential information to make informed purchasing decisions.
