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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones and tablets sold in Europe get six new labels, here's what they mean for buyers
Starting June 20, 2025, the European Union has introduced new regulations requiring all smartphones and tablets sold within its borders to meet sustainability standards and display detailed energy labels at the point of sale. This initiative, a part of the EU's Green Deal, aims to reduce electronic waste, extend device lifespans, and empower consumers to make environmentally conscious purchasing decisions. The new rules mandate that devices carry standardized energy labels, prominently displaying scores for key attributes such as battery life, durability, and repairability. These labels, designed to be clear and consumer-friendly, include: * Energy Efficiency Class: Rated from A to G, indicating the device's power efficiency. * Battery Life per Charge: Expressed in hours and minutes for real-world usage. * Battery Longevity: Measured in charge cycles, with a minimum requirement of retaining 80% capacity after 800 full cycles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo * Repairability Score: Graded from A to E, reflecting ease of repair and access to spare parts. * Drop Resistance Rating: Indicating the device's durability against physical damage. * Ingress Protection Score: Assessing resistance to dust and water. Each label also features a QR code linking to the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL), where consumers can access detailed technical specifications and compare environmental performance across models. The regulations align closely with practices already adopted by industry leaders like Apple. Most iPhones receive software updates for over five years, and Apple provides official repair services, a self-service repair program, and access to genuine parts for out-of-warranty devices. However, the EU's requirements introduce stricter formalities, particularly regarding battery performance and spare parts availability. Under the new rules, batteries must retain at least 80% of their original capacity after 800 charge cycles, a standard that may require manufacturers like Apple to adapt their testing to comply with the EU's framework. While Apple publishes battery specifications online, formal compliance with the EU's testing protocols could necessitate additional adjustments. Furthermore, manufacturers are now obligated to provide key spare parts for seven years after the last unit of a model is sold in the EU—a mandate that slightly exceeds Apple's current support timeline of five to seven years. The EU's push for sustainability is expected to influence global manufacturing standards, as companies adjust to meet the bloc's rigorous requirements. Environmental groups have praised the move, citing its potential to curb the 14 million tons of electronic waste generated annually in the EU. However, some industry analysts warn that compliance costs could lead to higher device prices, particularly for budget models. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
EU plans to scrap anti-greenwashing rules after pushback
Conservative lawmakers said the new rules would not be good for businesses. PHOTO: REUTERS BRUSSELS - The European Commission said on June 20 it intends to scrap new rules against greenwashing after they hit a roadblock in the final stretch from conservative lawmakers calling them too onerous for businesses. The 'Green Claims Directive' would require companies to provide hard facts to back up claims that their products are carbon-neutral, biodegradable or 'less polluting'. Businesses would need to submit evidence for environmental claims for approval by independent verifiers – with fines and other penalties for failure to comply. 'In the current context, the commission intends to withdraw the Green Claims proposal,' the European Union (EU) executive's spokesperson on environmental matters, Maciej Berestecki, told reporters. European lawmakers and the bloc's 27 member states agreed last year to move ahead with the directive, which was being finalised in three-way negotiations with the commission with a final meeting set for June 23. But the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) – Parliament's biggest force, which is now pushing to roll back parts of the EU's green agenda – was not satisfied with the text, and asked this week for the commission to withdraw it. Mr Berestecki said the EU's executive arm decided to do just that, because the 'current discussions around the proposal' went against its 'simplification agenda'. Currently 30 million micro-enterprises – or 96 per cent of all firms – would be covered by the text, something the commission did not like, Mr Berestecki explained. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, who hails from the EPP, has pledged to make life easier for businesses in a bid to re-launch the European economy. Ms Danuse Nerudova, the EPP's negotiator on the file, welcomed the commission's move, describing the proposal as 'overly complex' and lacking an impact assessment to show its benefits would outweigh the burdens on businesses. 'We need regulation that is clear, proportionate, and grounded in evidence,' she said in a statement to AFP. 'Less bureaucracy and more competitiveness – that's what we promised to citizens.' But fellow lawmaker Sandro Gozi, of the centrist Renew group, called the decision 'shameful'. 'It is unacceptable that the EPP, in tandem with the far-right, is trying to undermine a fundamental piece of legislation to protect European citizens from corporate environmental fraud,' he said. Since last year's elections saw the EU parliament shift right, the bloc has embarked on a drive to cut red tape seen as hindering economic growth – including key parts of the environmental 'Green Deal' of Ms von der Leyen's first term. Most strikingly, a hard-fought law requiring companies to ensure their global supply chains are free of ethical and environmental abuses has had its rollout pushed back to 2028 – and its future is in doubt. The green claims bill was one of several EU initiatives clamping down on greenwashing, with a separate law adopted last year that banned broad, generic claims such as labelling products 'eco-friendly' or 'natural'. AFP Find out more about climate change and how it could affect you on the ST microsite here.
France 24
10 hours ago
- Business
- France 24
EU plans to scrap anti-greenwashing rules after pushback
The "Green Claims Directive" would require companies to provide hard facts to back up claims that their products are carbon-neutral, biodegradable or "less polluting". Businesses would need to submit evidence for environmental claims for approval by independent verifiers -- with fines and other penalties for failure to comply. "In the current context, the commission intends to withdraw the Green Claims proposal," the EU executive's spokesperson on environmental matters, Maciej Berestecki, told reporters. European lawmakers and the bloc's 27 member states agreed last year to move ahead with the directive, which was being finalised in three-way negotiations with the commission with a final meeting set for Monday. But the centre-right European People's Party -- parliament's biggest force, which is now pushing to roll back parts of the EU's green agenda -- was not satisfied with the text, and asked this week for the commission to withdraw it. Berestecki said the EU's executive arm decided to do just that, because the "current discussions around the proposal" went against its "simplification agenda". Currently 30 million micro-enterprises -- or 96 percent of all firms -- would be covered by the text, something the commission did not like, Berestecki explained. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, who hails from the EPP, has pledged to make life easier for businesses in a bid to re-launch the European economy. Danuse Nerudova, the EPP's negotiator on the file, welcomed the commission's move, describing the proposal as "overly complex" and lacking an impact assessment to show its benefits would outweigh the burdens on businesses. "We need regulation that is clear, proportionate, and grounded in evidence," she said in a statement to AFP. "Less bureaucracy and more competitiveness -- that's what we promised to citizens." But fellow lawmaker Sandro Gozi, of the centrist Renew group, called the decision "shameful". "It is unacceptable that the EPP, in tandem with the far-right, is trying to undermine a fundamental piece of legislation to protect European citizens from corporate environmental fraud," he said. Since last year's elections saw the EU parliament shift right, the bloc has embarked on a drive to cut red tape seen as hindering economic growth -- including key parts of the environmental "Green Deal" of von der Leyen's first term. Most strikingly, a hard-fought law requiring companies to ensure their global supply chains are free of ethical and environmental abuses has had its rollout pushed back to 2028 -- and its future is in doubt. The green claims bill was one of several EU initiatives clamping down on greenwashing, with a separate law adopted last year that banned broad, generic claims such as labelling products "eco-friendly" or "natural".
Euronews
11 hours ago
- Business
- Euronews
Commission to withdraw greenwashing proposal in new blow to Green Deal
The European Commission intends to withdraw a proposal aimed at combating so-called "greenwashing" by ensuring companies' environmental claims are accurate, substantiated and independently verified, an EU executive spokesperson told reporters today. The proposal on Green Claims was initially presented in March 2023 as part of the broader European Green Deal legislative framework. This move marks the latest in a series of rollbacks of major Green Deal initiatives, after so-called "Omnibus" papers intended to simplify EU legislation effectively narrowed the scope of measures such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The announcement on the Green Claims Directive came ahead of a final meeting between the Polish EU Council presidency and MEPs scheduled next Monday, which was expected to give the proposal the green light ahead of formal adoption. Its withdrawal at this late stage has taken many by surprise, including the negotiators. When questioned by reporters, Commission officials declined to provide detailed reasons for the decision, saying only that more information would follow. According to parliamentary sources close to the file, chief negotiators socialist MEP Delara Burkhardt and liberal MEP Sandro Gozi still intended to proceed with the trilogue negotiations on Monday, noting that the talks were nearing a successful conclusion. 'It is unacceptable that the Commission blatantly interferes with the progress made by co-legislators on this file,' a member of the Parliament's negotiating team told Euronews, expressing frustration at what they see as a unilateral and premature move. Likewise, Poland's presidency of the EU Council 'is ready to enter constructively into the trilogue and go ahead as planned until there is a clear decision from the Commission [on the withdrawal],' a Polish spokesperson tol Euronews. It remains unclear whether the decision to withdraw the proposal has been formally adopted by the Commission's College, the weekly meeting of the 26 Commissioners and EU President Ursula von der Leyen. Beyond the immediate legislative impact, the move raises broader questions about the Commission's authority to retract its own proposals. While EU treaties do not explicitly grant this power, a 2015 ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union affirmed that the Commission may withdraw proposals as part of its right of initiative. However, the Court also made clear that this power is limited and subject to both substantive and procedural constraints. The ruling emphasised that withdrawal should only occur in justified cases, such as institutional deadlock or the proposal becoming obsolete. Neither condition appears to apply in the case of the Green Claims Directive, prompting concerns that the Commission could be overstepping its role and upsetting the institutional balance by exercising a de facto veto over the legislative process.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Green Hydrogen Market Size to Surge to $71.31 Billion by 2031, Fueled by 37.8% CAGR
NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global green hydrogen market is observing significant growth owing to growing investment in renewable energy globally. The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. The green hydrogen market analysis focuses on a vast array of applications that are expected to determine market strength in the coming years. To explore the valuable insights in the Green Hydrogen Market report, you can easily download a sample PDF of the report - Overview of Report Findings Market Growth: The Green hydrogen market was valued at US$ 8.38 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 71.31 billion by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 37.8% during 2025–2031. The global green hydrogen market is experiencing substantial growth and is projected to maintain its growing trajectory in the near future. This growth is attributed to the growing attention to the rising demand from the energy and transportation sector. The growth of the global green hydrogen market is evident worldwide. Several countries have announced ambitious plans and investments to develop green hydrogen infrastructure. For example, Australia has unveiled its National Hydrogen Strategy, aiming to position the country as a leading hydrogen exporter by 2030. The European Union has included green hydrogen as a key element in its Green Deal strategy, pledging substantial funding and regulatory support for its development. In India, the Union Cabinet announced the National Green Hydrogen (NGH) Mission in January 2023, with an investment of $2.4 billion. Through this mission, India aims to produce 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen per anum by 2030. Furthermore, in the transportation sector, several companies and governments have initiated pilot projects and initiatives to explore the viability of green hydrogen as a fuel for public transportation. For example, in Germany, hydrogen-powered trains have been deployed in Lower Saxony, demonstrating the potential for zero-emission rail transport. Increasing Demand for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle: Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) utilize green hydrogen as transportation fuel and employ fuel cells to generate electricity, offering a clean and efficient substitute to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. With countries striving to minimize carbon emissions and transition to low-carbon transportation, demand for FCEVs is increasing worldwide. As a result, various market players are engaging in strategic developments, such as alliances, collaborations, and agreements, to enhance their product offerings and meet the growing demand for FCEVs. For example, in April 2025, Reblko signed a supply agreement with Toyota Motor North America. Through this agreement, Toyota will supply hydrogen fuel cell modules to Reblko. Additionally, in July 2023, Toyota Canada, a leading automaker, signed an agreement with Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to supply a fleet of 100 Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Growing Establishment of Large Green Hydrogen Plants: The establishment of large-scale green hydrogen projects attracts significant investment from both the public and private sectors. In June 2023, a group of companies declared their plan to invest US$79.75 in a project to develop a hydrogen production plant and a hydrogen liquefaction plant in Queensland, Australia. The group includes Iwatani Corporation (Japan), Kansai Electric Power Company (Japan), Marubeni Corporation (Japan), Keppel Infrastructure (Singapore), and Stanwell Corporation (Australia). Large-scale green hydrogen plants require specialized infrastructure, including hydrogen production facilities, storage systems, and transportation networks. The establishment of these plants drives the need for a robust infrastructure to support the distribution and use of green hydrogen. For example, in June 2023, Larsen & Toubro announced its plan to establish the infrastructure for the world's largest green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia, which is being built by the company NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC). Therefore, increased infrastructure development is expected to create a favorable conditions for the adoption of green hydrogen across various industries, which is likely to offer growth opportunities to market players during the forecast period. Geographical Insights: In 2024, North America led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. Further, Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Market Segmentation Based on product, the market is categorized into suction machine, jetting machine and combi units. The suction machine segment dominated the market in 2024. Based on tanker capacity, the market is categorized into less than 500 gallon, 500-1300 gallon and greater than 1300 gallon. The greater than 1300 gallon segment dominated the market in 2024. The Green hydrogen market is segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America. Competitive Strategy and Development Key Players: A few major companies operating in the Green hydrogen market are Air Liquide and Siemens Energy, Cummins Inc., Linde Plc, NEL ASA, Ørsted A/S, Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corporation, Uniper SE, Engie, and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Trending Topics: Solar Energy Market, Wind Energy Market, Hydrogen Market. Stay Updated on The Latest Green Hydrogen Market Trends: Global Headlines on Sewer Machine Air Liquide announces two large-scale electrolyzer projects to produce renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in Europe. TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two projects in the Netherlands, for the production and delivery of some 45,000 tons a year of green hydrogen produced using renewable power Conclusion The Green hydrogen market has been segmented into the 5 major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, South and Central America. Growing urbanization, commercialization, and industrialization in the Asia Pacific region are fueling the demand for green hydrogen for power generation and as input in some industries. In addition, partnerships between private companies and governments are emerging across the globe to establish large-scale green hydrogen production facilities. In March 2025, the Government of Morocco approved US$ 32.5 billion in green hydrogen projects for producing ammonia, steel, and industrial fuel. Key companies involved or awarded this project development include Orthus, Acciona, Nordex, TAQA, and ACWA Power among others. The growth of the green hydrogen market is also supported by declining costs of renewable energy sources and advancements in electrolysis technology. As these trends continue, green hydrogen is expected to become increasingly competitive with conventional hydrogen and other fossil fuel-based alternatives, which will drive its adoption and contribute significantly to global efforts to combat climate change. Purchase Premium Copy of Global Green Hydrogen Market Size and Growth Report (2020-2030) at: Trending Related Reports: About Us: The Insight Partners is a one stop industry research provider of actionable intelligence. We help our clients in getting solutions to their research requirements through our syndicated and consulting research services. We specialize in industries such as Semiconductor and Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Biotechnology, Healthcare IT, Manufacturing and Construction, Medical Device, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Chemicals and Materials. Contact Us:If you have any queries about this report or if you would like further information, please contact us:Contact Person: Ankit MathurE-mail: +1-646-491-9876Press Release - Logo: View original content: SOURCE The Insight Partners
