CO2 footprint on packaging: Logitech wants to score points with sustainability
Logitech wants to score points with sustainability and reveals the CO2 footprint of its products. First online and later on the packaging.
Whether mouse, keyboard, headphones or headset: Logitech announced today that it will publish the carbon footprint of its products on its website. Gradually, the information will also appear directly on the packaging. Gaming products are set to make the start this year. The company did not give a specific date.
Logitech says it wants to help buyers, i.e. you, to make environmentally conscious purchasing decisions. The manufacturer hopes to establish itself as a trendsetter in the tech industry and encourage other companies to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. In view of the various environmental aspects that already play a role in the marketing of many companies, this is certainly a promising endeavour. The topic of sustainability is already so established that it will be difficult to be a trendsetter.
CO2 footprint for the entire life cycle
Logitech's carbon footprint should not only take into account carbon dioxide emissions from production to sale, but also cover the entire life cycle - including recycling and disposal. To this end, the manufacturer has developed a life cycle analysis, which is also intended to help make improvements to new products in terms of sustainability. According to Logitech, several partner organisations and institutes check the calculations of the CO2 footprints.
To Logitech includes the brands Logitech G, Astro Gaming, Blue Microphones, Jaybird, Streamlabs and Ultimate Ears.
So that the whole campaign is not just for Logitech's good reputation, the label must also have an impact. So here's the question: would you base your purchase decision on the carbon footprint?
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