Developing Green Devices
Sharp calls its environmentally conscious devices Green Devices (GD). To define guidelines for development and design based on seven concepts, Sharp established the GD Guidelines, which it began applying at all device design departments in fiscal 2004.
In developing devices, Sharp sets specific objectives according to the GD Standard Sheet, which is formulated based on the GD Guidelines; and in the trial manufacture and mass production stages, it determines how well the actual device has met these objectives, with those achieving the standards being named GD.
In fiscal 2013, Sharp revamped the GD assessment system by adding new criteria concerning the implementation of forward-looking initiatives that take customer and business partner demands into consideration. The degree to which these criteria are satisfied is represented in points called GD Challenge Points. With the new grading system having come into effect from April 2014, Sharp is encouraging voluntary efforts by its development and design departments with the aim of creating devices with an even higher level of environmental performance.
Energy Efficiency  |
Devices with superior energy efficiency ant that consume less energy Reduce power consumption during operation and in standby mode; other measures |
| Resource Conservation |
Devices designed to conserve resources Reduce device weight or volume; other measures |
| Recyclability |
Devices designed for recycling Use standart plastic; design devices that are easy to disassemble; other measures |
| Safe Use and Disposal |
Devices that can be used and disposed of safely Manage usage of chemical substances contained in parts and materials; other measures |
| Long Life |
Devices that make products last longer Extend the life of the product with exchangeable parts and consumables (target: LCD devices); other measures |
| Packaging |
Devices that use packaging with enhanced environmental consciousness Reduce packaging; other measures |
| Information Disclosure |
Devices that give environmental information Provide information on chemical substances in devices; other measures |
You can find more information about Green Procurement here:
http://www.sharp-world.com/corporate/eco/supplier/g_procure/