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CASE STUDY

Working with Fairphone to analyse and prioritise materials within its consumer electronics supply chain

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TDi was commissioned by Fairphone to review 38 materials found in the Fairphone 2 to gain a better understanding of the social and sustainability issues associated with each material, plus the opportunities for improvements. Fairphone emphasised the complexity of the consumer electronics industry and expressed the need for collaboration with various stakeholders to address the identified challenges.

This strategic partnership and material prioritisation demonstrates Fairphone’s commitment to sustainable and ethical practices in the consumer electronics industry and encourages brands, manufacturers, suppliers, and nonprofit organisations to collaborate and share information for collective improvement.

Smartphone material profiles:

Fairphone created user-friendly Smartphone Material Profiles to increase awareness among customers and the industry about material supply chain issues.

In-depth material analysis:

TDi’s research delved into each material, examining issues and opportunities for impactful improvements and highlighting social and environmental challenges associated with each material.

Industry leadership:

By identifying key opportunities for intervention and improvement, Fairphone aims to drive positive change and promote collaboration within the industry.

Strategic partnership:

The collaboration with TDi Sustainability demonstrates Fairphone’s commitment to sustainable and ethical practices in the consumer electronics industry.