With EPEAT registration for its switches and Wi-Fi access points, Extreme Networks fills a gap in sustainability verification for network infrastructure. For companies in regulated industries, this means independently audited data as the basis for ESG reporting and procurement decisions.
Extreme Networks (Nasdaq: EXTR) has obtained EPEAT registration for a selection of its network products. The company claims to be the first vendor in the enterprise networking segment to take this step. EPEAT – the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool – is administered by the Global Electronics Council and is recognized internationally as an environmental label for IT products.
The certification evaluates manufacturers against rigorous criteria spanning the entire product lifecycle: climate impact, resource use, chemical management, and responsible supply chain requirements are assessed alongside circular economy considerations.
Two product lines have received initial EPEAT registration: the 5420 series of universal switches and the AP4020 Wi-Fi 7 access points. Both solutions are manageable through Extreme Platform ONE, the company’s integrated network platform with AI-driven capabilities.
Bob Mitchell, CEO of the Global Electronics Council, described the significance of the move: the inclusion of the first Extreme Networks products in the EPEAT registry is an important step toward giving organizations more options for responsible IT purchasing decisions. As network technologies play a central role in digital infrastructure, improving their environmental and social impact is essential.
For organizations in heavily regulated sectors – including public administration and manufacturing – EPEAT registration may become a relevant factor in tenders and sustainability reporting. The certification provides independently verified data that can feed directly into ESG disclosures and procurement workflows.
Katy Motiey, Chief Legal, Administrative & Sustainability Officer at Extreme Networks, emphasized that performance and responsibility need not be trade-offs. The company intends to expand its portfolio of EPEAT-registered products throughout the year, including hardware scheduled for launch in the coming months.
Dr. Jakob Jung is Editor-in-Chief of Security Storage and Channel Germany. He has been working in IT journalism for more than 20 years. His career includes Computer Reseller News, Heise Resale, Informationweek, Techtarget (storage and data center) and ChannelBiz. He also freelances for numerous IT publications, including Computerwoche, Channelpartner, IT-Business, Storage-Insider and ZDnet. His main topics are channel, storage, security, data center, ERP and CRM.
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