XEL-1

Eco XEL-1

Environmental info

We are engaged in a constant review of our manufacturing, operational and business practices to ensure that our products are developed in an environmentally responsible way.

Product

Our BRAVIA TVs are packed with the latest technology and with no big environmental impact

• The OLED panel is made of organic materials and produces its own high quality light so there’s no need to power a bulky backlight.
• When a single pixel is in an ‘off’ state it consumes no power at all – resulting in significantly reduced energy consumption.
• Its ultra slim profile means fewer materials are used during assembly.
• ‘Idle TV’ mode switches off the TV to save energy if there’s no user activity within a set time (or you can set the sleep timer to switch to standby too).

Process

We constantly review manufacturing processes to reduce the environmental impact of our products

• We use recycled paper, plastics and bio-plastics whenever possible; all materials meet ISO 11469 standards, an international system for the recycling of plastic parts.
• Packaging & parts are halogen-free, meaning less use of environmentally sensitive materials.
• Packaging is made from 35% recycled paper.
• Printing ink is VOC (volatile-organic compound) free and paper is non-chlorine bleached.
• All parts are compliant with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations.

Planet

Innovative eco thinking touches every part of our business

• We’re focusing on 3 key areas of investment: reducing CO2 gas emissions, increasing renewable energy use in manufacturing and office facilities, and minimising resources used in manufacturing.
• We’re working to make significant reductions to our carbon footprint by using smaller packages and more efficient transport methods, such as trucks with big holds.
• We’re designing every BRAVIA TV so that it consumes as little power as possible when it reaches its destination.
• We have some of the industry’s most energy-efficient TVs and are adding even more intelligent energy saving features to lower energy consumption – whether your TV is on, off or on standby.
• We’re a voluntary member of the WWF Climate Savers programme and have pledged to cut absolute carbon dioxide emissions by 7% by 2010.

More information about our environmental initiatives