The Mark of Approval

Environmental Solution Label

Only services deemed to be environmentally-friendly can display this mark in catalogs and the like.

The Philosophy behind the System

1. (1) Approval Criteria

   To qualify for a Environmental Solution Certification, an ICT solution is subjected to quantitative tests to determine the amount of any reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and assess the degree of its contribution to the environment. The solution must demonstrate reductions of more than 15% to be deemed environmentally-friendly.

2. (2) Assessing the Environmental Impact of ICT Solutions

   We use quantitative tests to assess just how far the environmental impact can be scaled back by implementing and using a particular ICT solution. We take an in-depth look at the benefits that could be gained by installing an ICT solution, including potential energy and resource conservation, as well as increased work efficiency. Furthermore, in light of the fact that the environmental impact reduction offered by ICT solutions differ depending on the scale of implementation and the ways in which they are used, we offer various model cases performed under a variety of conditions using those assessments right here on this website. Environmental impact is measured by converting the factors into their carbon dioxide emission equivalent. This method complies with the Environmental Efficiency Assessment Guidelines for ICT Services^*2 issued by the Japan Forum on Environmental Efficiency.