ACT label evaluation criteria details
Manufacturing Impact Reduction
The KNAUER Berlin, Germany facility that manufactures the AZURA 862 bar HPLC system has implemented energy, water, and manufacturing waste reduction strategies within the past five years. Such initiatives include LED lighting upgrades, new insulation, updated water valve controls, and LEAN manufacturing principles such as the transformation from production “islands” to modern production lines with the KANBAN system.
Renewable Energy Use
The KNAUER Berlin, Germany, facility that manufactures the AZURA 862 bar HPLC system utilizes renewable energy via a power purchasing agreement with local energy providers. Furthermore, KNAUER has photovoltaic systems on the roof of the plant, the capacity of which is currently being expanded.
Responsible Chemical Management
The KNAUER Berlin, Germany, facility that manufactures the AZURA 862 bar HPLC system is ISO 14001 certified. Furthermore, the AZURA 862 bar HPLC system is compliant with EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and does not utilize any substances of high concern.
Shipping Impact
The KNAUER AZURA 862 bar HPLC system is manufactured in Berlin, Germany. The US market is serviced via a distribution center in Ramsey, MN. The UK market is serviced via Haynes, UK. The EU markets are serviced via direct shipping.
Product Content
The KNAUER AZURA 862 bar HPLC system has been dematerialized from the previous PLATINblue model; resulting in at least 20% sustainable content.
Packaging Content
The KNAUER AZURA 862 bar HPLC systems are packaged with cardboard, foam, LDPE, and PVC. The cardboard is FSC-certified cardboard, containing 100% FSC Mix and FSC recycled material by weight, resulting in over 80% recycled material in the overall packaging system, depending on the model.
Energy Consumption
The AZURA 862 bar HPLC system with RID utilizes 1.5 kWh/d during typical use case functions.
Water Consumption
The KNAUER AZURA 862 bar HPLC system does not require water to function properly during the use phase.
Lifetime Rating
Knauer has a repair policy stating that devices can undergo repair for the lifetime of the device. The KNAUER AZURA 862 bar HPLC system has an average estimated lifetime rating of at least 16 years. However, Knauer systems have been maintained and serviced for 20+ years.
Packaging End-of-Life
The KNAUER AZURA 862 bar HPLC system's packaging is composed of cardboard, foam, PVC, and LDPE. The KNAUER AZURA 862 bar HPLC system packaging is eligible for take-back programs in all three markets: US, EU, and UK.
Product End-of-Life
The KNAUER AZURA 862 bar HPLC system products are eligible for take-back programs in all three markets: US, EU, and UK.
Innovative Practices
KNAUER has implemented various initiatives to help reduce their environmental impacts, such as providing supplier preference to regional, national, and European suppliers (in the order listed) and to suppliers with validated environmental management systems. Other initiatives have focused on reducing packaging waste with upstream suppliers, development of "plastic-free" accessories, and partnerships with third-parties to conduct energy audits as well as to reevaluate and focus on their Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions.
