Back to Nortel and the Environment

Nortel is taking responsibility for its products from conception to end-of-life. This section outlines the drivers for Product Life Cycle Management (PLCM) and the initiatives that demonstrate the work Nortel is undertaking to facilitate PLCM.

Environmental Position Statements of Compliance Design for Environment Energy Use of Products Hazardous Materials Declarations of Conformity Packaging End-of-Life Management Electromagnetic Radiation Management of Suppliers Nortel Banned and Restricted Substance List

Both customers and legislators are putting pressure on telecommunication equipment and service providers to improve the environmental performance of products throughout the life cycle. The ability to demonstrate initiatives that reduce the overall environmental impact of manufacturing, use and disposal of products could provide a potential advantage in the market place.

Customers of Nortel are increasingly requesting environmental information on our products, particularly focusing on energy use, hazardous material content, and end-of-life management.

Legislation is developing worldwide with an emphasis on banning the use of certain hazardous substances, requiring design-for-environment to be integrated into new product development processes, and product-take-back.

Through the development of PLCM practices Nortel is confident in providing customers with added value, staying one step ahead of legislation and protecting the environment.