Responsible design
Gemalto is committed to the development of socially aware and eco-friendly products. This notably implies paying close attention to their chemical content and end-of-life management.
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We have anticipated European directives on the Reduction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) through early involvement of our supply chain partners and
regular independent audits to demonstrate full regulatory compliance. As a
result, our smart cards and readers have been available in RoHS format since
July 2006. Gemalto also provides recovery and recycling services to customers on
request, and is engaged in ongoing programs to comply with national recycling
programs and end-of-life regulations. Our GemPCtwin is the first reader developed in partnership with the French Agency for the Environment & Energy (ADEME). The reader satisfies eco-design criteria and is designed for continuous improvement of its technical and environmental features. It anticipates legal requirements on hazardous substances and is easier to recycle. A lighter body and specially selected electronics add up to an improved bottom line on its environmental balance sheet. We also offer a range of eco-friendly cards, from paper based materials for short-term use (e.g. scratch card paper), to carbon neutral credit cards and “green” PETG based “earthcards” for banking. In response to the UK’s Disability Discrimination Act we are developing an innovative solution making it easier for disabled people to use our GemPocket OTP authentication reader. With a high quality display, large size characters and an audio function, it allows people with impaired sight or hearing to benefit from the standard levels of service and functionality.
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