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CO2e savings<\/span><\/span><\/h1>

trough remanufacturing<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

SAVE XXX g CO\u2082e based on the reuse of components and materials compared with a comparable new OEM cartridge. Methodology verified by an ISO\/IEC 17020 accredited inspection body. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The CO\u2082e savings stated on our packaging refer to the greenhouse gas emissions avoided through the remanufacturing of a KMP printer cartridge or toner cartr<\/strong>idge, compared with a comparable new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cartridge.<\/p>\n

The remanufacturing process reuses suitable components and materials. This helps to avoid emissions that would otherwise be generated during the manufacture of corresponding new components.<\/p>\n

This statement relates exclusively to this defined comparison and the underlying calculation methodology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

What does CO\u2082e mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

CO\u2082e (CO\u2082 equivalents) is a standardised unit of measurement used to represent the climate impact of various greenhouse gases.<\/p>\n

It enables a consistent and transparent comparison of different emissions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

What is being compared?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The calculation compares:<\/p>\n

a remanufactured KMP printer cartridge or toner cartridge with a comparable new original cartridge (OEM).<\/p>\n

The CO\u2082e saving shown is based on the emissions avoided through the remanufacturing process.<\/p>\n

In particular, it takes into account the use of existing components and materials, thereby avoiding the need to manufacture new ones.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

How are CO\u2082e savings calculated?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

CO\u2082e savings are calculated on the basis of a documented and traceable methodology.<\/p>\n

The following factors, amongst others, are taken into account in the calculation:<\/p>\n

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  • remanufactured components in the remanufacturing process<\/li>\n
  • reused materials<\/li>\n
  • manufacture of new components as a reference<\/li>\n
  • defined system boundaries<\/li>\n
  • product-specific material and process data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The calculation is based exclusively on the assumptions, data and framework conditions specified in the methodology. The figures shown relate to the calculation principles described and the respective reference scenario.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

    What do the stated savings refer to?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The stated CO\u2082e savings relate exclusively to the emissions that can be avoided through the reuse of components and materials as part of the remanufacturing process.<\/p>\n

    This figure does not<\/strong> include<\/p>\n

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    • the product\u2019s total carbon footprint,<\/li>\n
    • emissions during use,<\/li>\n
    • transport to the customer,<\/li>\n
    • disposal or recycling after use,<\/li>\n
    • other environmental impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

      Independently verified<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The calculation methodology was independently verified by an inspection body accredited to ISO\/IEC 17020.<\/p>\n

      The verification confirms that:<\/p>\n

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      • the methodology is documented in a traceable manner,<\/li>\n
      • the basis for the calculations is verifiable,<\/li>\n
      • the reported CO\u2082e values are based on a transparent calculation method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

        Why do the figures differ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Each printer cartridge and toner cartridge has a unique material composition and different recyclable components.<\/p>\n

        Consequently, the stated CO\u2082e savings vary depending on the product.<\/p>\n

        The figure stated on the packaging applies exclusively to that particular product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

        Transparency & Evidence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        We aim to communicate our environmental information in a way that is transparent and verifiable.<\/p>\n

        That is why we make the basis of our calculations and the independent verification available in a transparent manner.<\/p>\n

        Documents to download<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Methodology for calculating CO\u2082e savings (PDF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Description of the calculation basis, system boundaries and underlying assumptions.<\/p>\n

        Verification certificate (PDF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Evidence of independent verification of the methodology by an inspection body accredited to ISO\/IEC 17020.<\/p>\n

        FAQ on CO\u2082e savings (PDF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Additional explanations regarding the basis for comparison, the calculation and product differences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

        Important note<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        The figures given relate exclusively to the CO\u2082e savings achieved through the reuse of components and materials,<\/strong> compared with a comparable new original cartridge (OEM).<\/p>\n

        They do not<\/strong> represent the product\u2019s total carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

        Actual emissions may vary depending on the product model, material composition and production process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

        Legal notice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        The CO\u2082e savings shown relate exclusively to a comparison between a KMP remanufactured printer cartridge or toner cartridge <\/strong>and a comparable new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cartridge.<\/p>\n

        The figures are calculated in accordance with the methodology described and may vary depending on the product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

        FAQ<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Why is the comparison made with a new OEM cartridge?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        A new OEM cartridge serves as the functionally comparable benchmark for calculating CO\u2082e savings.<\/p>\n

        Does CO\u2082e refer only to carbon dioxide?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        No. CO\u2082e combines the climate impact of various greenhouse gases into a single unit.<\/p>\n

        Why do the savings vary between products?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Material usage, weight and recyclable components vary depending on the product and influence the respective CO\u2082e savings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CO2e savingstrough remanufacturingSAVE XXX g CO\u2082e based on the reuse of components and materials compared with a comparable new OEM cartridge. Methodology verified by an ISO\/IEC 17020 accredited inspection body. The CO\u2082e savings stated on our packaging refer to the greenhouse gas emissions avoided through the remanufacturing of a KMP printer cartridge or toner cartridge,...","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1941","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kmp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1941","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kmp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kmp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kmp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kmp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1941"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.kmp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1941\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1989,"href":"https:\/\/www.kmp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1941\/revisions\/1989"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kmp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1941"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}