Philips for Tableaux
The Philips Tableaux opens a new era of display technology, becoming the world’s first full-size, full colour ePaper display launched (and made available to customers) by a recognized global display manufacturer. The Philips Tableaux can display vivid colour imagery (60,000 colours) without using a single kilowatt of electricity, running with ‘zero power’ and unplugged. Energy is only required when updating images,
The Philips Tableaux is the most sustainable digital display solution, effortlessly helping businesses – including retail, corporate, hospitality, transportation, food and beverage – to replace and digitize their existing (environmentally unfriendly), paper-based content/communications, significantly reducing wastage and creating substantial cost savings over the long term (no printing, no delivery, no timely manual installations, and so on).Light in weight and suitable for any environment – whether permanent or temporary installations – Philips Tableaux’s versatility allows businesses to replace or introduce digital communications into any space, including those with no connectivity or power supply. The Philips Tableaux is part of the PPDS Android SoC family, capable of being fully controlled and managed entirely remotely using a range of in-house and third-party platforms.
Samsung renewable commitment
On its continued journey of pioneering new technologies, Samsung’s global 2023 sustainability efforts remain true to delivering eco-conscious technology across the commercial display market. It continues to introduce various measures for each product lifecycle from sourcing and production to distribution, product use and recycling phases. As part of this effort, Samsung will transition to 100% renewable energy by 2027 with enhanced energy efficiency across the entire production process. The company will also implement a zero-waste policy with a goal to receive Platinum ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ certification from UL for all global operations by 2025.
Samsung’s commitment to sustainability encompasses every aspect of its product lifecycle, from sourcing to recycling. Their innovative practices include using eco-conscious materials and implementing responsible mineral sourcing. In production, Samsung is transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2027, while also aiming for a ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ Platinum Certification. The company’s distribution practices utilize recycled materials and eliminate plastic tapes to enhance recyclability. In the usage phase, Samsung’s products feature energy-saving modes, and at the end of their lifecycle, Samsung implements extensive e-waste collection and recycling programs to repurpose materials, embodying a circular economy approach.
Smart Technologies sustainability initiative
SMART Technologies is a frontrunner in environmental sustainability, implementing initiatives to minimise its ecological footprint. SMART has made substantial progress in reducing pollution, optimising resource usage, and promoting sustainable practices. From 100% recyclable packaging, use of renewable energy and responsible end-of-life practices, SMART. SMART places great focus on product longevity and energy efficiency, their environmental commitment is driven by employees and supported by leadership, resulting in commercial improvements, competitive gains, and enhanced employee engagement.
SMART Technologies will continue pushing sustainability achievements by exploring new technologies, raising awareness, and striving for continuous improvement. One of SMART’s notable achievements is the ISO 14001:2015 Certification. This certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to reducing pollution and improving environmental performance in its operations. By adhering to this standard, SMART Technologies ensures that its practices align with international environmental management guidelines. Additionally, the company’s headquarters has achieved LEED Certification, further validating its commitment to sustainable practices.
CTOUCH Next Life programme
In 2023, CTOUCH launched the Next Life programme. In this programme, users of CTOUCH touchscreens can return their written-off screens to CTOUCH, preventing them from being discarded. To give the screens a next life, they are refurbished and updated to a new, supported Android version, ensuring up-to-date security, functionality, and access to the latest apps for the new users. These products are then offered to markets that have less budget to spend, still giving them access to high-quality touchscreens. This severely reduces CO2 impact as screens last longer while simultaneously be in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality education.
Since 2020, CTOUCH publishes sustainability passports on all touchscreens to provide full insight in the environmental impact throughout the entire life cycle of CTOUCH displays. One key takeaway is that 50% of the CO2 output happens in the production phase. That is why CTOUCH introduced the Next Life programme, in which written-off models are taken back, repurposed and given a next life in different markets. This way screens that would normally be discarded after 5 to 7 years, are now going to last 10+ years, severely reducing the environmental impact.