1. Ecodesign requirements will take effect for smartphones, feature phones, cordless phones, and slate tablets sold in the EU starting from 20 June 2025. (Source: European Commission)
  2. A single smartphone has an average annual carbon footprint of 63 kg CO2e.  (Source: Tier1) 
  3. 13% of people in the EU deemed eco-design an important factor in their IT equipment purchasing decisions.(Source: Eurostat)
  4. By 2030, the ecodesign rules will save nearly 14 terawatt hours of primary energy annually ‒ one-third of current consumption ‒ and improve recycling of critical raw materials. (Source: European Commission)
  5. Many assume charging a phone constitutes a significant part of its carbon footprint, but it accounts for only 16%. (Source: Tier1) 
  6. The production process accounts for 80% of a mobile phone’s carbon footprint. (Source: OzMobiles)
  7. The carbon footprint breaks down to 16% from phone usage and 4% from transportation from the supplier to the consumer. (Source: OzMobiles)
  8. Mini portable computers use up to 70 chemical elements, roughly 80 percent of the periodic table. (Source: FairPlanet)
  9. Up to 30% of a semiconductor facility’s running costs are due to power for maintaining humidity and temperature, significantly contributing to the device’s environmental footprint. (Source: Tier1) 
  10. Production of an iPhone 14 accounts for over 80% of its carbon emissions, despite using more recycled materials. (Source: FairPlanet)
  11. Extending a phone’s life by 2 years through refurbishing or other methods can improve its environmental impact by 50%. (Source: OzMobiles)
  12. A new smartphone generates an average of 85 kilograms of emissions in its first year. (Source: Deloitte) 
  13. A smartphone generates an average of 8 kilograms of emissions from usage over its typical lifespan of 2 to 5 years. (Source: Deloitte) 
  14. Smartphones will have to endure 45 drops and retain 80% battery after 800 cycles; tablets will have to meet battery standards only. (Source: Repair)
  15. Regulations will ensure independent repairers and users can access spare parts and repair info for 7 years. (Source: Repair)