Ericsson Recognised For Environmental Excellence With Second E-legacy Award

Ericsson's entry, its 3E concept of Enhanced Performance, Energy Management, and End-user Value, together with Design for Environment (DfE) working practices, will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of Ericsson's products by 40% by 2013, from a 2008 baseline.

DfE strategy minimizes the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle, with an emphasis on energy efficiency when the products are operating. Ericsson's DC-DC converters are up to 96% efficient, thereby decreasing the energy consumption of end-user equipment. This, combined with Ericsson's 3E digital power control and management, significantly reduces energy consumption and environmental impact.

We focus on green innovation both in the research and design for future products and services, and in our ongoing activities to support our customers, says Elaine Weidman Grunewald, Vice President, Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility, Ericsson. We are pleased to accept this award, which is a rewarding proof point that our ongoing commitment is recognized by important stakeholders.

With its 3E concept Ericsson was the first company in the world to offer a complete on-board power solution (isolated + non-isolated) digitally controlled and PMBus compliant DC/DC power modules.

Commenting on the award, Ericsson Power Modules' Director of Marketing and Communication, Patrick Le Fèvre, said: The e-Legacy Awards are particularly important to Ericsson because they recognise the contribution of the electronics industry to future generations and to the overall well-being of the planet. These ideas underpin our product design and manufacturing strategies and our whole team will be delighted to have their efforts acknowledged in this way.