Fujitsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Fujitsu one of the First Vendors to Achieve Multinational EPEAT Certification
Responds to growing customer demand for transparent Green IT
Kuala Lumpur, 19th August 2009 — Fujitsu today announced that it is one of the first companies to achieve multinational certification for technology
products, as the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registry goes global. EPEAT is a comprehensive Green
IT product rating system, with a registry of more than 1,000 products and more than 30 participating manufacturers.
Masataka Fujii, General Manager, Environmental Engineering Division at Fujitsu global headquarters in Tokyo, welcomed the
expansion, saying: “Fujitsu appreciates and supports the efforts to globalise the EPEAT classification and labelling scheme. In many countries,
EPEAT will enable increased transparency on the environmental benefit generated by products that are based on the FUJITSU
‘Green Policy Innovation’.”
Achieving multinational EPEAT certification is an important Green IT milestone for Fujitsu and underlines the company’s focus
on product innovation and efficiency. Other firsts have included the 0-Watt standby PC, introduced earlier this year, and
Fujitsu’s own pioneering Green IT label, which will remain in use, alongside EPEAT certification.
Says Jeff Omelchuck, Executive Director of EPEAT: “We commend Fujitsu for playing a critical role in helping to green electronics worldwide. Through use of the EPEAT standard
and participation in the multi-stakeholder system, companies like Fujitsu are helping purchasers identify and select the most
environmentally-responsible electronics available on the marketplace today.”
IT purchasers and manufacturers can also calculate the benefits of EPEAT-registered products through the online Electronics
Environmental Benefits Calculator (http://isse.utk.edu/ccp/projects/benefitscalculator/elecbenecalc.html), developed in conjunction with the U.S. EPA and University of Tennessee Center for Clean Products.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 175,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$47 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. For more information, please visit www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. As a member of global Fujitsu group companies, Fujitsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (an MSC-status company) is a one-stop total solution provider. The Fujitsu group is comprised of more than 500 companies and affiliates worldwide - including Fujitsu Services, Fujitsu IT Holdings and Fujitsu Consulting - and operates in over 60 countries. Fujitsu Malaysia employs over 200 people in Malaysia and is a leading IT company covering all major aspects of systems, solutions and services, offering integrated business solutions to customers. The unique combination of Fujitsu’s products, services and skills ensure customers benefit from proven IT infrastructure, e-Business know-how and ICT Convergence technologies. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of USD 47 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. For more information, please visit http://my.fujitsu.com
About EPEAT®
The EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) program evaluates computer desktops, laptops, and monitors based on 51 environmental criteria developed through an extensive stakeholder consensus process supported by US EPA. The EPEAT system is managed by the Green Electronics Council, a nonprofit organisation headquartered in Portland, OR. Compared to traditional computer equipment, all EPEAT-registered computers have reduced levels of cadmium, lead, and mercury to better protect human health and the environment. They are more energy efficient, which reduces emissions of climate changing greenhouse gases. They are also easier to upgrade and recycle. In fact, manufacturers must offer environmentally responsible recycling options for all EPEAT-registered products. For more on EPEAT criteria and qualified products, see www.epeat.net.
Press Contacts
Mai Zubaidah Zulaidin
Vice President
Fujitsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Marketing & Business Development
Tel: 03-8318 3700
Fax: 03-8318 8700
Website: http://my.fujitsu.com
E-mail:maizubaidah.zulaidin@my.fujitsu.com
