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<h1>Nokia environmental issues</h1>

<p>Nokia's environmental goals and activities are aimed at
reducing the environmental impact of Nokia products during their entire life
cycle.</p>


<p>Life cycle thinking is based on understanding the influence
of the environmental impacts at the different stages of the product's life
cycle. Based on the analysis of the environmental aspects and their impacts,
Nokia has identified focus areas for its environmental work. The current focus
areas in Nokia Networks are environmental management systems at the production
sites, supplier network management, design for environment, substance management,
the environmental aspects of networks and sites, and the recycling of obsolete
products.</p>


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<h2>Environmental management systems</h2>

<p>By the end of 2000, all Nokia production sites had an ISO
14001 certified environmental management system (EMS). With new facilities,
the policy is to build first an ISO certified quality management system as
a basis for the EMS. Based on accumulated experience and expertise, an EMS
can be built and certified at a new site within one year.</p>


<p>The contents of the EMS in place vary somewhat depending
on local circumstances, such as legislation, regulations and waste treatment
capabilities. However, Nokia has decided to apply Nokia standards if they
are higher than the prevailing local standards.</p>
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<h2>Supplier network management</h2>

<p>Nokia buys an increasing amount of components and assemblies
from suppliers around the world. The suppliers' activities account for a substantial
part of the environmental impact of Nokia products during their life cycle.
Therefore, Nokia has formulated environmental requirements for its suppliers;
the requirements are an integral part of Nokia's supply chain management practices.
The environmental guidelines are explained in the brochure Nokia Suppliers
and Environment, which is available to all Nokia suppliers. In addition, quality
and environmental auditing are also a part of the approval procedure required
for becoming a Nokia supplier. </p>
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<h2>Substance management</h2>

<p>Managing the substances contained by the product is an
important part in designing environmentally compatible products. In addition
to solid materials, such as metals and plastics, Nokia and its suppliers use
hundreds of substances, preparations, and chemicals in the manufacture of
the components, products and packaging. Many of these contain trace elements,
which need to be identified before positive claims can be made about their
purity. Detailed knowledge of their composition is helpful in designing products
and manufacturing processes and in handling the manufacturing waste and used
products at the end of life. Most components, for example, are inert and perfectly
harmless in normal use, but some may have to be given special consideration
in order to ensure proper end-of-life (EoL) treatment.</p>


<p>Nokia has compiled a Nokia Substance List (NSL) based on
regulatory requirements and reasonable facts. NSL identifies substances that
Nokia has banned, restricted, or targeted for reduction. It is divided into
two sections, Restricted Substances and Monitored Substances.</p>
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