Nokia Environmental Report 2002

Environmental Report 2002
B U S I N E S S G R O U P R E V I E W S
Nokia Networks
Our intent is to be an industry
leader in environmental
performance, making environmental
affairs an integral and
well-defined part of Nokia
Networks’ processes. Firstly, it
is our intention to phase out
restricted materials from our
products by the end of 2005 as well as implement
consistent global practices for the take back and recycling
of obsolete electrical and electronic equipment
from our customers.
During 2002, we continued to pursue focused environmental
efforts in three core areas. This work is guided
by our environmental intent, strategy and implementation
plans.
In the supplier interface we have trained around 300
people in auditing and assuring supplier environmental
compliance. In parallel, we have continued to communicate
Nokia Environmental Supplier Requirements,
particularly focusing on our 150 largest suppliers, and
in our new purchasing agreements, we have clauses
reflecting RoHS and WEEE directive requirements. In
preparation, we have conducted a survey on the use of
so-called RoHS materials. We have also started systematic
communication with our suppliers on the specifications,
time schedules and requirements we have regarding
possible material substitutions.
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Our own manufacturing and product development has
proceeded according to plan and we have made considerable
headway in transitioning towards a lead-free
manufacturing process. The challenge of replacing lead
and the other banned substances is compounded by the
fact that network equipment contains a large range
and number of components, parts and subassemblies.
Our target is to have lead-free mass production capability
by the end of 2005. This means that during 2003 we
will continue to enlarge our product scope in the piloting
of lead-free manufacturing and the design of RoHS
compatible products. In order to reach this target, many
of our suppliers will need to be capable of delivering
RoHS-compliant components well ahead of legal deadlines.
In our product development process, we continue
our efforts to sharpen environmental requirements
and guidelines. This includes the global implementation
of mandatory environmental requirements of products
developed by or delivered to Nokia Networks and the
compiling of a Nokia-wide material-content database,
which will make any future material restrictions easier
to deal with.
In the area of product take-back and recycling, we
continue to offer a comprehensive service to our customers,
orchestrating the take-back and recycling of
their obsolete electronic and electrical equipment.
By embedding needed activities to the action plans of
Nokia Networks and thus involving our whole organization
we are moving towards being an industry leader in
environmental performance and making environment
everyone's business.
Sari Baldauf
President
Nokia Networks