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Getac Achieves EPEAT 2.0 Gold with Climate+, Setting a New Sustainability Benchmark for Rugged ComputingRecognizing its leadership in sustainable engineering, Getac joins the EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partner Program after surpassing the new sustainability standard's rigorous requirements News in brief:
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced that nine of its rugged computing products have achieved EPEAT 2.0 Gold with Climate+, marking a significant sustainability milestone for the company and reinforcing its commitment to responsible innovation.
The achievement makes Getac one of the first manufacturers to successfully register products under EPEAT 2.0 criteria, the next generation of sustainability criteria for electronics. To highlight this milestone, Getac joins the EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partner Program, an initiative that recognizes organizations leading the transition to this updated standard. The EPEAT 2.0 criteria are the result of a multi-year effort to modernize and strengthen the original EPEAT framework, raising the standard for sustainability across the electronics industry. The updated criteria address environmental and social impacts across four key areas: climate, chemicals, circularity, and responsible supply chains. Specifically, the EPEAT Climate+ designation is used to identify electronics that have been independently verified as meeting ambitious, verifiable criteria for climate change mitigation and Scope 3 carbon emissions reductions. By evaluating corporate practices alongside product performance and extending requirements throughout the value chain, EPEAT 2.0 drives meaningful, measurable progress toward more responsible electronics manufacturing. Advancing sustainability in rugged technology Achieving the EPEAT Gold is particularly notable within the rugged computing industry, where products are specifically engineered to withstand extreme environments and mission-critical operations. Balancing durability, reliability, and performance while meeting stringent sustainability standards presents unique design and manufacturing challenges. Getac achieved 83% of the optional points (scoring 54 out of an applicable 65 points), significantly surpassing the 75% threshold required for the Gold tier. As organizations across industries increasingly prioritize sustainable procurement and ESG initiatives, EPEAT remains one of the most recognized ecolabels for electronics worldwide, helping buyers identify products that meet comprehensive environmental criteria. "True innovation demands that we look beyond the operational needs of today and engineer solutions for the world of tomorrow," said James Hwang, President of Getac Technology Corporation. "For too long, the technology sector has assumed that extreme durability and environmental responsibility are mutually exclusive. Securing EPEAT 2.0 Gold with Climate+ across our portfolio shatters that paradigm. It is not just a compliance milestone; it is a fundamental shift proving that mission-critical performance and planetary stewardship can, and must, go hand in hand." More than two years of commitment As part of the process, Getac worked closely with final assembler and key component suppliers to strengthen responsible supply chain practices, including support for renewable nergy adoption, carbon reduction initiatives, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance, and conflict-free mineral sourcing policies. The company also advanced product circularity through design enhancements that support easier disassembly and repair, increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, and expanded customer access to service, maintenance, and recycling information. These efforts helped align Getac's products and operations with EPEAT 2.0's rigorous sustainability requirements while maintaining the rugged performance standards customers rely on. The resulting ecolabels underscore Getac's long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and continuous improvement across its product portfolio. Getac rugged computing products on the EPEAT 2.0 registry include (See www.epeat.net for registration status by country):
Recognized as an EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partner Through the program, Launch Partners receive recognition across EPEAT and Global Electronics Council communications and help showcase how innovation and transparency can accelerate progress toward a more sustainable electronics industry. "The Global Electronics Council (GEC) is pleased to welcome Getac as an EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partner," said Bob Mitchell, CEO of GEC. "We commend Getac on their multi-year effort to bring rugged computing products to the EPEAT Registry. As the number of EPEAT 2.0 registered products continues to grow, purchasers can be confident that our global electronics ecolabel gives them verified product options that meet all their needs. Responsible design and value chains are not only for products built to be used in climate-controlled offices, but also on factory floors, outdoors, and in other demanding environments." Supporting customer sustainability goals Getac's EPEAT 2.0 Gold registered products with the Climate+ designation provide customers with a trusted option for supporting sustainable procurement initiatives while continuing to deliver the rugged reliability and performance required in demanding operational environments. For more information, please visit www.getac.com. About Getac Getac and Getac logo are trademarks of Getac Holdings Corporation or its affiliates. Other brands or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2026 Getac Technology Corporation.
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