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ECP and Excellent ECP
In developing products, we conduct a product assessment across their life cycles from procurement, manufacturing, logistics and use to disposal and recycling in order to conduct product development and reduce the environmental impacts on the global environment.
Whereas product assessment is used to confirm the minimum necessary environmentally conscious requirements for product development, Voluntary Environmental Standards for Products have been established in Toshiba to create highly environmentally friendly products and those products complying with such Standards are certified as environmentally conscious products (ECPs). These were established as the industry's highest level of environmental performance standards in FY2005.
To create more environmentally conscious products, those products for which the factors are improved and which are industry-leading eco-products achieving major environmental performance are called “Excellent ECPs.” While ECPs aim to boost the environmental performance of the entire product lineup, the aim of Excellent ECPs is to attain the industry's highest level of environmental performance.
Creation of Excellent ECPs and ECPs
Under the Fourth Environmental Action Plan, Toshiba Group is working to improve the environmental performance of all its products by increasing the percentage of ECPs to total sales and, through the development of Excellent ECPs, create products with the highest level of environmental performance in the industry. In FY2010, the percentage of ECPs to total sales was 70%, which exceeded the goal of 60%, while the number of Excellent ECPs newly created was 16, which also exceeded the goal of 15.
Products Certified as Excellent ECPs in 2010
ECPs with the industry's highest level of environmental performance are certified as Excellent ECPs. Two products were certified as Excellent ECPs in FY2007, five in FY2008, 13 in FY2009 and 16 in FY2010. With a view to expanding the range of environmentally conscious products, we certify not only home appliances and digital products but also products in the social infrastructure field as Excellent ECPs.
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Products Certified as Excellent ECPs
FY2010
Notebook PCs
Winner of the 7th LCA Society of Japan Awards, JLCA Chairman’s Award
Our continuous efforts of environmentally conscious design through the product lineup and proactive environmental appeal are highly evaluated.
Portégé R830*2
TECRA A11/S11
Qosmio F60
Benchmark product: dynabook 2650 (2000 model)
- Portégé R830
Product Website - TECRA S11
Product Website - Qosmio F60
Product Website
Major features
Portégé R830*2 (March 2011 relearce)
-Mobile notebook PC
- A mobile notebook PC equipped with a high-performance CPU
- Casing made of thin magnesium plates (0.45 mm thick)
- Long battery life and low power consumption
TECRA A11/S11 (February 2010 release)
-Business notebook PC
- A high-performance, high-reliability, full-fledged business PC (Robust design, high performance CPU, SSD model)
- Thin & light and compact design for increased mobility
Qosmio F60 (January 2010 release)
-A/V notebook PC
- High resolution graphics system
- Sound system with high audio quality
- Four major A/V functions (PC, TV, Bluray player, sound system)
Environmental performances
External assessment
- EPEAT® Gold rating (U.S. model)
Energy-saving features
- Compliant with ENERGY STAR criteria
- Low power consumption: Less than 50% of the ENERGY STAR TEC*3 criteria (R830)
- Performance far exceeding the EU ErP Directive's standby power consumption limit; meets the 2013 requirement (not exceeds 0.5 W) (R830)
- Equipped with Toshiba eco-utilities
Resource-saving features
- Robust design: equipped with the Toshiba PC Health Monitor software and spill resist keyboard (excluding the F60)
- HDD protection (equipped with a 3D acceleration sensor)
Chemical management
- No PVC used in the PC main body (R830)
The above features apply to all models unless otherwise specified.
- *1
- In case of R830
- *2
- Successor to the R700
- *3
- TEC: Typical Energy Consumption
LED Lamp (Mini-Krypton type)
LDA5N-E17
(September 2010 release)
Benchmark product: KR100V36W (2000 model)
- Product Website (only Japanese)
Main Features
High luminous output
- Top level of luminous flux 550lm (Natural white)
Shape and Size
- Almost same shape and size as small incandescent lamp with E17 cap
- New fin-less heat dissipation structure
Conformity to lighting apparatus
- The lamp can be set diagonally in down light fixture
- The lamp is available in bath room and outdoors with damp-proof or rain-tight fixture
Environmental Performances
Energy Saving
- Top level of overall efficiency 102 lm/W*
(* When sales commenced.)
3R
- Light body of 40 g
- Long rated life of 40,000 hours
Management of Chemicals
- Mercury-free, and RoHS Directive compliant
LCD-TV
REGZA 55F1,46F1 (Aug, 2010 release)
47RE1 (Aug, 2010 release)
[55F1] Benchmark product: 55L4000 estimate (year 2000)
- Product Website (only Japanese)
Main Features
High-definition
- Resolution+
- AutoView(55/46F1)
- High Speed clear 240Hz(47RE1)
- 120Hz
Panel
- FULL HD Clear LED Panel
Recording function
- USB HDD Recording
- Competing Program Recording
Network
- REGZA LINK
- dlna
Environmental Performances
Energy Saving
- Top*1 of Energy efficiency 55/46F1: 180/160kWh/year, 47RE1: 163kWh/year
3R
- 55F1 (33.5kg) and 47RE1(24.5kg) are lightest*2
- Thinnest (Thickness of 55/46F1: 29mm)
Management of Chemicals
- Hg free (LED backlight)
- BFR free Plastic materials are used for a part of chassis (TV body)
- *1
- According to energy efficiency function catalog. As for 55/46F1, models with 3D functions only. (according to our research in Aug, 2010)
- *2
- Among domestic models as of Aug, 2010.
Washing Machine with Dryer
The world's first washer/dryer equipped with an active suspension Improved cleaning capability and reduced washing time
TW-Z9100 (September 2010 release)
Benchmark product: TW-F70 (2000 model)
- Product Website (only Japanese)
Major features
Cleaning capability
- Unfolds clothes by centrifugal washing and washes with high-pressure double showers
- Uses antibacterial water to reduce the odor of sweat and the smell of clothes dried indoors
Washing time
- About 35 minutes when washing clothes weighing 9 kg
Sterilization with pico ions
- Able to sterilize and deodorize even non-washable clothes
Environmental Performances
Energy-saving features
- Unfolds clothes by centrifugal drying, in addition to heat-pump dehumidification cation/drying, to further improve energy-efficiency
- Industry's lowest level of power consumption: 730 Wh (when washing and drying clothes weighing 6 kg) (as of product release)
Resource-saving features
- Consumes 65 L of water when performing centrifugal washing (when washing clothes weighing 9 kg)
- Reduces water consumption with eco-mode operation
- Product weight reduced to 80 kg through reducing the number of parts
Key technologies
Home air conditioner
The industry's highest energy-saving performance*1 Equipped with a real-time monitor that displays electricity costs
Daiseikai JDR series (November 2010 release)
Benchmark product: RAS-406YDR (2000 model)
- Product Website (only Japanese)
Major features
Sterilization with pico ions
- Sterilization and moisturization functions
Dash heating
- Can produce 40°C air in about one minute even on freezing mornings
Real-time monitor
- Displays power consumption and electricity costs
Environmental Performances
Reduced energy during actual use
- The industry's highest level of performance (APF*2: 6.2)
- Sensors for optimal operation; electricity consumption reduced by a maximum of approximately 45% compared with normal cooling
- Power consumption during “breeze” operation is 45 W, nearly the same as that of an electric fan (about one yen per hour)
Chemical management
- No PVC used in the drain hose
- *1
- As of product release
- *2
- APF: Annual Performance Factor
Key technologies
Hard Disk Drive
Main Features
Large capacity
- Industry's largest areal density and largest 750GB capacity at 9.5mmH 2.5-inch HDD with two disks
Environmental Performances
Energy Saving
- Industry-leading energy consumption efficiency of 0.00074 in category name “H”*1
3R
- Lightest weight in the same capacity, smallest mass per unit capacity in the industry*1
Management of Chemicals
- Halogen and antimony free
- *1
- As of March 2010
Blue-lay Player
BDX1100KE (September 2010 release for Europe)
BDX1100 (October 2010 release for North America)
SD-BD2 (November 2010 release for Japan)
Benchmark product:HD-XA1 (2006)
Main Features
Compact body
- Width 14.17”
High-quality BD player
- HDMI1080/24p direct output
Environmental Performances
Conservation of energy
- EnergyStar2.0 is acquired
- Power consumption 11.1W When reproducing (40% decrease compared with the former model)
Saving resource
- Miniaturization and lightening model (3.74lbs in mass of product and 14.17” in width) of industry-leading. 29% decrease in mass of the main body, 44% decrease in packing capacity, 36% decrease in packing mass are achieved, compared with the former model
Chemical management
- All case resin parts are BFR free (front panel & Foot)
Heat source system
A heat source system with air-cooled heat pumps for a wider range of applications
Universal Smart X (October 2010 release)
Benchmark product: TAG-C009 (2000 model)
- Product Website (only Japanese)
Major features
Expanding the range of uses for heat pumps
- A wide range of applications, including provision of hot water, appropriate cooling at data centers and similar facilities, use in factory manufacturing processes, and temperature management in wastewater treatment
Maximum output of 4,800 horsepower
- A maximum of 12 units can be combined using module controllers; a maximum of 8 sets can be operated together using group controllers (for a maximum total of 96 units)
Environmental Performances
Energy-saving features
- Cooling: COP 6.3 (30 HP high-COP model)
- Integrated Part Load Value* (IPLV): 7.5 (30 HP high-COP model)
Space-saving features
- Footprint reduced by 34% compared with the
previous model (SFMC)
- *
- Value calculated by taking into consideration the part load properties when operating the system for cooling at 50 Hz (compliant with the ARI550/590-2003 model)
Key technologies
Air conditioning for building
Super Moduler Multi System i (June 2010 release)
Benchmark product: MMY-MJ2801HT (2000 model)
Main Features
Standard & Small footprint type(8 to 48HP)
- Newly lineup of 14,16HP outdoor unit for smaller footprint by 60%
- 3 compressor / 3 Inverter driven system for the first time in the industry
Industry-leading annual performance factor
12,14,16HP go clear target APF of energy saving leading runner in 2015(12HP APF : 5.0)
Installation Flexibility
Farthest piping length : 235m
Elevation between indoor units:40m
Environmental Performances
Energy Saving
- Reduction of annual power consumption 48% (10HP class)
- Reduction of carbon-dioxide emissions 1.6 ton / year
- Visible energy usage by web controller (option)
Resource saving / small footprint
- 14,16HP class: Reduction of footprint by 40%, Weight saving by 36%
- Adoption of recycled plastic (14,16HP)
Key technologies
Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Winner of the Eco-Products Awards Steering Committee Chairperson's Award, 7th Eco-Products Awards (Eco-Products category)
As a pioneering model of medical equipment designed based on environmental standards, this product was well received for its environmentally conscious design throughout all stages of its product life cycle.
Aplio™ MX (October 2009 release)
Benchmark product: Toshiba’s equivalent model for FY2001
- Product Website (only Japanese)
Major features
Wide range of advanced clinical applications
in a compact unit
- Realtime high-resolution 4D
- Multiviewing, differential diagnosis of mammary gland tumors, etc.
Further improvements in basic performance
- Reduced number of dedicated PWBs by implementing functions in software
- Improved system efficiency by employing highly integrated circuits operating at low voltage
- Improved sensitivity and frequency bandwidth of transducer elements
- Enhanced system operability etc.
Environmental Performances
Energy-saving features
- Power consumption reduced by 35%
- Expanded application of modal shifts (acquired “Eco Rail Mark” certification)
Resource-saving features
- Product Mass reduced by 32%, product volume by 50%
- Packing materials (cardboard) reduced by 30%
Chemical management
- No PVC was used where users may touch -i.e., the external covers and the ultrasound probe holders
Open Display Case with Inverter
SF-453DP-LSN-SA (October 2010 release)
Benchmark product :SF-453DN-TSN-SA (2000)
Specification
Inverter control
- A driving frequency of a compressor is controlled properly and energy conservation driving is performed. Keeps goods in high quality with small temperature change.
Hot gas system for vaporizing drain
- Hot gas pipe system is adopted to abolish the heater of 600W
LED lighting, luminous design
- LED light is energy saver and long-lived. The maintenance cost can be reduced. The LED luminous design gives the catch effect.
Environmental Performances
Energy-saving
- 68% of energy-saving
Reduce
- LED is 5 times (40,000 hours) long-lived of fluorescent light. It is effective use of resources.
Key technologies
Motor for rolling stock
High efficiency for drastically reduced energy consumption. A totally enclosed structure so that the inside requires no cleaning throughout its service
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) (mass-produced from 2009)
Benchmark product: Self-ventilating open induction motor (IM) (2000 model)
Major features
High efficiency
- Traction motor efficiency improved by 97% by using permanent magnets
Low noise level
- Noise level reduced by approximately 12 dBA compared with conventional IMs
The inside requires no cleaning
- The totally enclosed structure almost completely prevents dust from entering the motor; consequently, the inside requires no cleaning throughout its service.
Environmental Performances
Saving energy
- Energy consumption reduced by approximately 20% (based on measurement on the Tokyo Metro Company's commercial Ginza line 01 series; measurement from November 18, 2007 to June 30, 2008)
Resource-saving features
- Eliminates the need to disassemble the motor thanks to the totally enclosed structure; reduces maintenance time and the amount of waste
Key technologies
FY2009
Washer-dryer
- Powerful washing and high-speed spin by “ACTIVE S-DD”
- Energy and water saving by heat pump dry system 760Wh 56L (6kg clothes washing and drying)
- Sterilization and deodorization by “Pico ion”*
- *
- TW-Z9000
Soft X-ray nano-focus X-ray tubes
- Product weight is about 1/68 of that of conventional type.
- 0.2 µm of focused spot size at 15kV operation.
- Power consumption is about 1/2 of that of conventional type.
- Elimination of vacuum pumps and insulation oil.
Rechargeable Battery
- The SCiB™ cell offers more than 6,000 charge-discharge cycles and safety.
- Because of SCiB™s long life, It contributes to reduce disposal of waste batteries and to lower environmental impact.
- High performance even at low temperature.
- *
- Calculated for lighting use
LCD TV
- Energy saving No.1*1 in LCD TV with the recording function.
- Energy saving liquid crystal panel adoption*2 Top level of resource saving.
- *1
- 52/46/40R9000 (as of November 2009)
- *2
- 52/32R9000
Refrigerator
- Large capacity and energy saving Top class of power consumption 290kWh/year*.
- Sterilization and deodorization by “Picoion”.
- *
- GR-B50F
Hard Disk Drives
- Industry-leading 640GB capacity*1 on a dual platter 2.5-inch, 5,400rpm HDD.
- Newly developed LSI and the high-density technology offers excellent energy consumption efficiency of 0.00086*1 in category name “e”.
- Halogen and antimony free.
- *1
- As of September 2009
Residential Air-Conditioner
- This series has incorporated Dual Stage Compressor which enabled to realize APF 6.0, top-class APF in the industry for the category of models with specified-size (at the time of release).
- “Visualized energy-efficiency” with Energy Monitor.
- *
- RAS-402UDR
Retail facility and Office Air-Conditioner
- This series has attained the highest APF in the industry of APF 6.0. (at the time of release).
- Multi-directional airflow can even out the temperature in a room.
- Self-cleaning function keeps comfort and energy-efficiency.
- The series won “The Chairman of Energy Conservation Prize” in the 2008 Energy Conservation Grand Prize Program.
Air-cooled Chilling Unit
- This series is the first commercial chiller in the industry that adopted an HFC refrigerant (R410).
- The series has attained IPLV 6.7 (50Hz), the highest IPLV in the industry (at the time of release).
- Installation area was halved by adopting an air-cooled method and module-articulation system.
- The series won “The Chairman of Energy Conservation Prize” in the 2006 Energy Conservation Grand Prize Program.
- *
- LEL-AW8N (White)
LED Lamp
- Top level of overall efficiency 93 lm/W in the LED lamp*. (When sales commenced)
- Power consumption is about 1/6 of that of ordinary incandescent lamps.
- Long rated life of 40,000 hours.
- Easy replacement because of almost same shape as an incandescent lamp.
- LEL-AW8N, -AW8L won “Director-General's Prize, the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy ” in the 2009 Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation.
- *
- LEL-AW8N (White)
LED Indoor Lighting
- Top level of overall efficiency 84 lm/W in the LED luminaire. (When sales commenced)
- Sensor control system and continuous light control system.
- Long rated life of 40,000 hours.
- *
- LEDR-32401W-LD9
LED Outdoor Lighting
- Top level of integrated efficiency 74 lm/W in the LED outdoor luminaire. (When sales commenced)
- Long rated life of 40,000 hours, low maintenance.
- Minimized number of lamps (Lamp interval=35m*2 ), lower electricity rate category.
- *1
- LEDK-70941W-LS8
- *2
- Class B of the illumination recommended by the Japan Security Systems Association.
FY2008
Washing machine with dryer
- Power consumption is 980Wh (6kg wash and dry)
- Top revel of power consumption at the real test (Real cloth test ver.2 at 6kg, company data)
Bulb-type LED Lamp
- Power consumption is about 1/11 of Midget-Ref type
- Top revel of integrated efficiency 66/68 Lm/W in the LED lamp
X ray CT system
- Operating time is under 1/10, Exposure reduced to 1/4 minimum
- Power regeneration system contributes to 3% reduction, top class of power consumption per patient
LCD TV
- Clear frame by 120Hz double frame rate, anti-blur technology
- Energy saving No.1 (32V, 42V), Resource saving No.1 (all models)
- *
- 42C8000
notebook PC
- Top revel of resource saving, mercury free, and low power consumption
- GOLD Prize in the EPEAT ranking of US EPA (the highest points of the notebook PC category; Overseas model name: Portege R500)
FY2007
notebook PC
- Top revel of resource saving, mercury free, and low power consumption
- GOLD Prize in the EPEAT ranking of US EPA (the highest points of the notebook PC category; Overseas model name: Portege R500)
LED Downlight
- The first achievement product of required performance at the target set of Kyoto Protocol
- Power consumption is 1/7 of the incandescent lumina ire and integrated efficiency 50 Lm/W
