Carbon footprint: 213kg CO2e

Carbon footprint: 213kg CO2e

ASUS Zenbook S13 OLED Sustainability Analysis

Recycled Materials

  • Made from recycled and recyclable parts.
  • Incorporates post-industrial recycled (PIR) materials.
  • Includes post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.
  • Utilizes Ocean-bound materials.
  • Features eco-friendly plasma ceramic aluminum.
  • Chassis cover and bottom case made of post-industrial recycled aluminum.
  • Keyboard cover made of post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminum alloy.
  • Speakers contain ocean-bound plastics and post-consumer recycled plastics.
  • Keycaps are made of post-consumer recycled plastics.
  • Plasma ceramic aluminum components are fully recyclable at the end of their life span.

Hazardous Substance Free

  • Computer PCB and Touchpad PCB are halogen-free.
  • Plasma ceramic aluminum process uses pure water, and no organic compounds, strong acids, or heavy metals are required.

General Material & Chemistry

  • Features an all-around sustainable design.
  • Plasma ceramic aluminum is an exclusive ASUS process that produces a physical and chemical transformation of the aluminum, resulting in increased wear resistance, corrosion protection, thermal management, hardness, and lifespan.
  • The alloy ensures the laptop’s unique look will last for its entire lifetime.

Energy & Emissions

  • Long-lasting 63 Wh high-capacity battery.
  • Exceeds the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency standard by 43% to reduce electricity consumption.

Packaging

  • FSC™ Mix-certified packaging.
  • Packaging has zero plastics used.
  • Features a glue-free design.
  • Packaging uses 100% FSC™ Mix-certified paper, made from responsibly managed forests, controlled wood, and recycled sources.
  • Paper packing inserts are specially designed to be easily transformed into useful laptop stands (upcycled laptop stands).

Longevity & End-of-Life

  • Designed for maximum mobility and usability.
  • Offers sufficient performance for general computing.

Supply Chain & Social

  • ASUS is committed to purposeful innovation that supports a healthier planet.
  • The overarching goal of this device’s sustainability initiatives is to achieve carbon neutrality.