How Your Phone Case Choice Shapes the Planet: The Power of CO₂e Certification

A stepping stone for QDOS towards a sustainable future.

Are companies you’re buying from considering their carbon footprint? They certainly should be. Sustainability certifications, eco buzzwords, and eco goals are everywhere at the moment. It can be overwhelming to make the ‘right’ choice as a consumer.

With so many options, choosing smartphone accessories can feel overwhelming. Aligning your choices with your values makes deciding easier and more meaningful. Here’s what to look out for.

What is the CO₂e Assessment Certification?

A CO₂e assessment measures the greenhouse gas emissions that a company generates, expressed in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO₂e).

Here at QDOS, we’re excited to announce our CO₂e assessment certification. This achievement conducted by Carbon Footprint Ltd. is an important step to get us closer to our goal of carbon neutrality.

Being certified by organisations like Carbon Footprint Ltd. ensures companies are meeting global sustainability standards. It gives companies that manufacture and distribute products accurate data, providing transparency through third-party verification.

Why does this matter?

The CO₂e Assessment Certification matters because it empowers you to make informed, eco-friendly choices. This means the products you choose are made by a company actively working to reduce its environmental impact, with their efforts verified by trusted third parties When you choose certified brands, you’re not just buying a product—you're making a difference. You’re helping to shrink your carbon footprint—protecting the planet for generations to come.

Here’s how it impacts you:

• Transparency and accountability: By openly sharing verified information about a brand’s carbon emissions and reduction efforts, it can help you trust in a business's sustainability claims, so you aren't another victim of greenwashing! Accountability-wise, this shows that the brand is responsible for its environmental impact and is being held to measurable standards through obtaining certifications.
• Making greener choices: When choosing products you want to buy, check the websites and packaging for sustainability information and certifications. These choices will drive up demand for eco-friendly solutions, encouraging businesses to take action and adopt sustainable practices.
• Securing a better future: CO₂e certification isn’t just about saving the planet—when companies reduce their carbon emissions, it helps fight climate change. This affects everything from food prices to weather patterns. It’s not just good for the environment but for your quality of life.

So what does this mean for QDOS?

Our CO₂e assessment certification means we have the information necessary to take the crucial steps forward in our ongoing sustainability efforts. We feel that it’s our responsibility as citizens, and as a company, to actively participate in the fight against global warming by reducing our carbon footprint. By achieving this certification, we’re not just ticking a box—we're setting ourselves up to take meaningful, long-term action toward sustainability. It’s an important step in our ongoing journey, and we’re excited to continue improving our practices and product development to protect the planet. If you’d like to read up on our journey and learn more about how we’re making progress towards a greener future, check out our Eco Promise.