Transparency on Product Sustainability Characteristics

Better information supports better choices

Comparing product sustainability characteristics helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. As part of the LIFE EPICS programme, Euronics is developing a Sustainability Index methodology for electronic products. The methodology considers relevant sustainability characteristics across a product's lifecycle, including factors such as repairability, durability and resource efficiency.

Comparing product sustainability characteristics helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. As part of the LIFE EPICS programme, Euronics is developing a Sustainability Index methodology for electronic products. The methodology considers relevant sustainability characteristics across a product's lifecycle, including factors such as repairability, durability and resource efficiency.

Learning While Teaching

A Simple System, Backed by Complex Research

The Sustainability Index is based on in-depth analysis and data collection. Interviews with consumers and staff help us evaluate and improve how sustainability information is presented in stores. The methodology considers the following sustainability characteristics: repairability, recyclability, connectivity, and energy consumption.

The Sustainability Index is based on in-depth analysis and data collection. Interviews with consumers and staff help us evaluate and improve how sustainability information is presented in stores. The methodology considers the following sustainability characteristics: repairability, recyclability, connectivity, and energy consumption.

Program Goals and Timeline

The Sustainability Index aims to improve transparency on product sustainability characteristics and support circularity and waste reduction. The index will be developed through a joint work with Applia (industry association), EuCER (retail association) and the EU Commission. After the initial development and first pilot test, data collection and interviews will provide us with feedback for improvements. After a second pilot test, and successful evaluation, the Sustainability Index methodology and supporting sustainability information tools will be made available in 16 EU countries.

The Sustainability Index aims to improve transparency on product sustainability characteristics and support circularity and waste reduction. The index will be developed through a joint work with Applia (industry association), EuCER (retail association) and the EU Commission. After the initial development and first pilot test, data collection and interviews will provide us with feedback for improvements. After a second pilot test, and successful evaluation, the Sustainability Index methodology and supporting sustainability information tools will be made available in 16 EU countries.