06/05/2024
London, UK (5 June 2024) – In celebration of World Environment Day, ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, has announced the expansion of its take-back program to 12 countries across Europe. This initiative underscores ViewSonic’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible consumption.
ViewSonic's take-back program is now active in the United Kingdom, France, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, and Hungary, with more countries to come[1].
“World Environment Day is a perfect occasion to highlight our efforts towards sustainability,” said Bonny Cheng, COO of ViewSonic. “Our take-back program is a significant step towards fostering a circular economy and reducing electronic waste. We believe that sustainability is a collective effort, and we are committed to working with our customers, partners, and communities to champion environmentally responsible practices.”
This program is designed to make it easier for customers to return and recycle their used electronic products. By doing so, ViewSonic can ensure that these products are disposed of responsibly, reducing their environmental impact. ViewSonic’s collaboration with recycling organizations ensures that returned products are processed in an environmentally friendly manner, supporting the circular economy.
Innovative and Sustainable Solutions
ViewSonic excels in creating energy-efficient products, especially its ViewBoard interactive displays and presentation displays. These displays lead the market with the highest number of EPEAT Silver certifications, showcasing exceptional environmental performance. Additionally, select ViewSonic monitors have earned EPEAT Gold certifications and the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2024 designation, affirming ViewSonic as a market leader in energy efficiency. ViewSonic also leads in eco-friendly innovation with its lamp-free LED and laser projectors, which significantly reduce environmental impact compared to traditional projectors due to mercury-free light sources.
As part of the company’s broader strategy to promote sustainable practices, ViewSonic encourages stakeholders and the wider society to make environmentally responsible choices. Demonstrating this commitment, ViewSonic enhances hardware repair accessibility, designs products with easily replaceable components, and collaborates with repair specialists. These initiatives, coupled with environmental and energy-efficiency product certifications, emphasize ViewSonic’s dedication to minimizing its environmental footprint. For more information on ViewSonic’s environmentally conscious efforts and commitments, explore the company’s ESG initiatives at their ESG webpage.
About ViewSonic
Founded in 1987 in California, ViewSonic is a leading global visual solutions provider with a presence in over 100 countries. The company leverages over 35 years of expertise in visual technology to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, content, and services. ViewSonic offers a wide range of products, with screen sizes spanning from 5 inches to a massive 760 inches. This includes interactive displays, large format displays, LED displays, pen displays, monitors, projectors, SaaS, AI services, interactive content, and more. This innovative ecosystem empowers education, workplaces, and individuals to foster creativity, collaboration, and seamless learning. ViewSonic focuses on designing products that deliver optimal performance and customer satisfaction while integrating sustainable production practices and upholding comprehensive environmental, social, and governance standards. The company's goal is to enable customers to "See the Difference". Learn more at www.viewsonic.com.
[1] This expansion aligns with Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
