Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)

EPEAT® is the world’s premier ecolabel for electronics. EPEAT’s free online Registry identifies thousands of products from the broadest range of manufacturers across the globe.

• 4.1.1 Product carbon footprint disclosure and assurance MSI publishes Product Carbon Footprint Reports for the new computer and display product families. The carbon footprint report is reported as global warming potential for the 100-year time horizon (GWP-100) in units of CO2-equivalents.
  URL of public disclosure: Product LCA & PCF information
• 4.1.2 Corporate GHG inventory MSI committed to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and set new goals aligned with the SBTi 1.5°C pathway. MSI continues to focus on improving manufacturing efficiency, carbon management in operations, and the use of renewable energy, working toward the long-term goal of net-zero emissions and contributing to mitigating climate change.
  URL of public disclosure: Climate Change
  The GHG inventory results are available in the report. (Annual Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) Report)
• 4.1.3 Product transport carbon footprint and goal MSI assesses greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the transport of products (including Notebook, Integrated Desktop Computer, Monitor, Desktop Computer) declared to conform to this standard. Emissions assessed shall include well-to-wheel GHG emissions from the transport of the final product from the location of final assembly to the location of the purchaser. The financial year MSI reported greenhouse gas emissions, goal and intensities please refer to URL of public disclosure.
  URL of public disclosure: Product Transport Emissions Intensity Report
• 4.1.4 Product LCA and 3rd party review, publicly available MSI conducts a life cycle assessment (LCA) at least every three years using ISO 14044 and ISO 14040 standards for any of its covered product. LCA refers to analyzing and evaluating the environmental impacts of a product at different stages, from the acquisition of raw materials, processing, product manufacturing, transportation, use, and final disposal, covering the entire life cycle of the product from cradle-to-grave.
  URL of public disclosure: LCA analysis report verification
• 4.2.1 Manufacturer GHG reduction target aligned with climate science MSI publishes annual disclosures of its corporate GHG emissions and progress toward emissions reduction. For details, please refer to URL of public disclosure.
  URL of public disclosure: Climate Change
• 4.3.4 Facility energy reporting MSI publicly discloses the annual energy consumption data of the final assembly sites and of facilities that account for at least 25% of production spend on key components. For details, please refer to URL of public disclosure.
  URL of public disclosure: Facility energy report
• 4.5.2 Reduce F-GHG emissions from 300 mm semiconductor manufacturing MSI confirms the list of suppliers below that total annual spending is over 75% and assesses that it conforms from semiconductor production. The details of the reduction in F-GHG emission are as:

  Vendor	Method of F-GHG emissions Inventory	Percent Reduction in F-GHG emissions
  A	IPCC Tier 2c requirements	97.19% (including F-HTFs)
  B	IPCC Tier 2a, 2b methodology	96%(F-HTFs are excluded)
  C	IPCC Tier 2c requirements	86%(including F-HTFs)

  Note: Due to confidential business information and nondisclosure agreement concerns, some real vendors’ names are substituted with codes.
  
  Released date: 2025.09.10
• 5.2.1 Critical mineral content disclosure MSI discloses the content of critical minerals and rare earth elements:
  1. Desktops
  2. All-in-one-PCs
  3. Monitors
  4. Notebook
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• 5.3.1 Firmware or operating system updates MSI make product firmware or OS updates available, as appropriate based on product design, to users, independent repair providers and refurbishes to maintain functionality of the device, thereby enabling product longevity, user security, and safety. The latest available firmware version should be provided according to the following list. Duration for firmware or OS availability

  Product	Duration following the end of production (years)
  Computer	5
  Display	8

  We ensure, as part of the certification process, that third-party operating system vendors (such as Microsoft, Google, etc.) commit to offering free updates for devices that meet the minimum hardware requirements, and that such devices conform to the publicly stated minimum hardware specifications. Here is information on how to receive these updates:
  [How To] Upgrade to or Downgrade from the recent Windows 11 Build [How To] Manually Upgrade to the latest Windows version on the End of Services Windows system
  For computer corrective software updates, please refer to the update links corresponding to your product category. [Product updates]
  For display product solutions, updates, and troubleshooting guides, please refer to [Monitors Support].
• 5.4.3 Software parts pairing for notebook computers, tablets, and mobile phones MSI’s EPEAT-registered notebooks support full functionality of replacement parts and post-repair device operation by providing software tools, firmware, or auxiliary resources to end users, professional repairers, and refurbishes. Damages caused by servicing of products not authorized by MSI or the use of modified or non-MSI authorized parts or components are not covered by MSI Limited Warranty Agreement. For any questions regarding this service, please feel free to contact Web Ticket.
  For reference:
  The support service and warranty for your product can be found here.
  MSI Notebook/Tablet Repairability: Component Replacement and Parts Pairing
  All MSI EPEAT-registered notebooks and Tablets support component replacement without proprietary serial number pairing. Whether sourced from the original manufacturer or an authorized third party, all replacement parts are designed to be fully functional immediately upon physical installation.
  For reference:
  The repair and refurbishment support procedures for EPEAT-registered Notebooks and Tablets can be found here.
• 5.4.4 Software parts pairing for notebook computers, tablets, and mobile phones MSI hereby declares that, for applicable notebook computers manufactured and sold by our company: We support the right to repair and service by enabling the replacement of hardware parts without the need for paired serial numbers. This means: * Replacement parts: whether issued directly by MSI or through an authorized third-party provider. * Shall be fully functional upon physical installation, without requiring device-to-part serial number matching or activation procedures that restrict functionality. This declaration is intended to support independent repair, authorized servicing, and long-term usability of our products. Damages caused by servicing of products not authorized by MSI or the use of modified or non-MSI authorized parts or components are not covered by MSI Limited Warranty Agreement. Exceptions (Notebook Computers Only): a) To support subscription-based services that are part of a contractual agreement with the customer; b) To manage software licensing that is legally or technically linked to specific hardware components. These exceptions are applied strictly in accordance with business and licensing requirements, and do not otherwise restrict the general serviceability of hardware components.
• 5.5.1 Availability of repair services and replacement components MSI offers customers of the products, replacement parts, product repair, and services for 3 years from the date of end of placement on the market. Available hardware features may only be offered as part of an upgrade, repair, or replacement service offered by MSI or an authorized service provider. Damages caused by servicing of products not authorized by MSI or the use of modified or non-MSI authorized parts or components are not covered by MSI Limited Warranty Agreement. For a description of product replacement, repair, or upgrade method for your product, including a list of required tools, this information can be obtained by Product Service Policy.
• 5.5.2 Publicly available repair information for notebook computers, tablets, and mobile phones MSI offers replacement parts for notebook computers to customers. Available hardware features may only be provided as part of an upgrade, repair, or replacement service performed by MSI or an authorized service provider. Damages resulting from servicing by unauthorized parties or the use of modified or non-MSI-authorized parts or components are not covered under the MSI Limited Warranty Agreement. For information on product replacement, repair, or upgrade procedures—including a list of required tools—please refer to the 5.5.3 EPEAT registered products service guide.
• 5.5.3 Information for reuse and recycling MSI publishes product information on materials requiring selective treatment, as identified in the EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU Annex VII for use by third-party reuse and recycling organizations, in a language of the manufacturer’s choice. The information shall be made available to reuse and recycling organizations either upon request, publicly disclosed, or otherwise. Please refer to the MSI Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Guidance [here]. For information on EPEAT registered product WEEE and service, please refer to the following service guide:
  1. Desktops
  2. All-in-one-PCs
  3. Monitors
  4. Notebook
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• 5.6.1 Secure data deletion MSI BIOS secure erase (Here) issues the commands in the table below to the storage media. The storage media manufacturer implements the wipe behavior to meet the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guideline and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard. The BIOS does not control the storage media behavior once the wipe commands are issued to the media.
  Note:
• 1. This function performs a complete wipe of all data and files. Selective erasure of specific files or blocks is not supported. Please confirm before proceeding.
  2. This item will be hidden at the user level.
  3. This item will be hidden when SATA Operation is set to "RAID".

Different commands are issued depending on the type of storage media, which may result in either a Purge or a Clear.

Storage Media	Commands	Method NIST 800-88r1	Method IEEE 2883-2022
PCIe/NVMe SSD - Non SED*	Sanitize	Purge	Purge
PCIe/NVMe SSD - SED*	Sanitize	Purge	Purge
eMMC	Erase and Sanitize	Clear	Clear
UFS	Erase and Purge	Purge	Purge
ATA SSD	Sanitize	Purge	Purge
ATA HDD	Enhanced Security Erase	Purge	Purge

*Self-Encrypting Drive

Clear and Purge are methods used to sanitize media. Their classifications are defined according to the NIST SP 800-88r1 guidelines as follows:
• 1. Clear applies logical techniques to sanitize data in all user-addressable storage locations. For protection against simple non-invasive data recovery techniques; typically applied through the standard Read and Write commands to the storage device, such as by rewriting with a new value or using a menu option to reset the device to the factory state (where rewriting is not supported).
  2. Purge applies physical or logical techniques that render Target Data recovery infeasible using state-of-the-art laboratory techniques.
• 5.6.2 Secure data deletion for circularity MSI provides a Secure Erase function in the BIOS. Users can follow the Secure Erase instructions to permanently delete data from storage devices, including system files and personal information. This feature helps improve the performance of the storage device or the system when it is being repurposed. The deleted information cannot be recovered. For details, please refer to the URL of public disclosure. URL of public disclosure: MSI secure erase
Note:
• 1. This function performs a complete wipe of all data and files. Selective erasure of specific files or blocks is not supported. Please confirm before proceeding.
  2. This item will be hidden when SATA Operation is set to "RAID".
  3. The latest available Secure Erase function should be provided according to the following list. The product is registered until production has ended for the time period for availability of updates specified in criterion 5.3.1.
     Duration for Secure Erase function availability

Product	Duration following the end of production (years)
Computer	5

• 5.7.1 Provision of product take-back service Waste electrical equipment may contain hazardous substances and thus endanger human health & the environment. Proper disposal is therefore required. MSI provides free recycling of the products to ensure that the product reaches the end of its useful life and that it is recycled responsibly. To properly recycle your equipment through this service, please follow the steps: 1. Please delete your personal data from your waste equipment. 2. CLICK HERE to know how to recycle your end-of-life product. 3. You can find out the recycling location on the website. 4. Contact the MSI location by phone or email to schedule your pickup. The customers are responsible for any shipping and delivery charges.
• 6.1.3 Conformance with supply chain communication provisions of European Union REACH Regulation REACH (the Regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) the European Union chemical control policy enters into force on June 1, 2007. The enterprise has to bear the responsibility of chemical management in its product for ensuring human body health and environmental protection. The Article, Substance and Mixture has to register to European Union Chemistry Head office (ECHA) base on the regulation of REACH, otherwise, products, substances and Mixture couldn’t be sell in the European Union market. MSI will focus on chemical management continually to reduce the impact to environment as well as compliance with the regulation by our product. Product disclosure as below list:
  1. Desktops
  2. All-in-one-PCs
  3. Monitors
  4. Notebook
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• 6.2.2 Disclosure of declarable substances MSI has identified the declarable substance records under IEC 62474 and PFAS as shown in the table below.
  1. Desktops
  2. All-in-one-PCs
  3. Monitors
  4. Notebook
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• 6.2.5 Record and public disclosure of PFAS MSI provides disclosures regarding PFAS substances in our products. For detailed information, please refer to the substance disclosure for our EPEAT-registered products in Section 6.2.2.

• 7.1.2 Supplier code of conduct requirements for labor rights and occupational health and safety MSI Group’s Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all offerings, as well as MSI’s operations, hardware, software, supplies, and products. To achieve these objectives, MSI expects its suppliers to uphold the highest standards of business ethics and to be familiar with and comply with all applicable laws relevant to their status as MSI suppliers. This includes extraterritorial laws that govern MSI’s operations, such as the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Kingdom Modern Slavery Act 2015, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, and the Australia Modern Slavery Act 2018. Although MSI recognizes the diverse legal and cultural environments in which its suppliers operate globally, MSI requires all suppliers to comply with the fundamental legal and ethical principles outlined in this Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct applies to MSI suppliers, their employees, temporary workers, agents, independent contractors, and subcontractors. For details, please refer to the MSI Group's Supplier Code of Conduct.
  URL of public disclosure: MSI Group's Supplier Code of Conduct
• 7.1.3 Social responsibility performance audits of high-risk suppliers MSI publicly discloses the audit summaries and corrective actions from social responsibility audits of high-risk suppliers for its EPEAT-registered products. For details, please refer to the URL of public disclosure.
  Summary Audits for Prioritized Supplier Facilitie: FY2024
• 7.1.4 Improving supply chain quality and transparency MSI publicly discloses country-specific audit summaries, corrective actions, and supplier transparency information for its EPEAT-registered products. For details, please refer to the URL of public disclosure.
  Supplier list: FY2024
  Summary Audits for Prioritized Supplier Facilities (by country and category): FY2024
• 7.1.6 Living wage assessment and gap closure plan Regarding living wage assessments, MSI adopts the Anker Methodology for Estimating a Living Wage as the basis for evaluation. This assessment determines a living wage by surveying the cost of a decent standard of living for workers and their families in specific regions. The results are used to evaluate whether the wages paid (excluding overtime, bonuses, and benefits) meet the living wage benchmark, and to request corrective actions from entities (such as MSI’s contractors or suppliers) whose actually paid fall below the established standard. For details, please refer to the URL of public disclosure.
  URL of public disclosure: FY24 MSI Living Wage Assessment Result
• 7.3.1 Public disclosure of due diligence processes for conflict minerals (3TG) in products MSI discloses the due diligence results related to 3TG minerals in its EPEAT-registered products. For details, please refer to the MSI Responsible Minerals Report.
  URL of public disclosure: MSI Responsible Minerals Report
• 7.3.2 Public disclosure of due diligence processes for cobalt in products MSI discloses the due diligence results related to cobalt minerals in its EPEAT-registered products. For details, please refer to the MSI Responsible Minerals Report.
  URL of public disclosure: MSI Responsible Minerals Report
• 7.3.3 Sourcing 3TG minerals from responsible smelters/refiners validated by approved programs MSI discloses the due diligence results related to the sourcing of 3TG minerals from responsible smelters and refiners validated by recognized programs. For details, please refer to the MSI Responsible Minerals Report.
  URL of public disclosure: MSI Responsible Minerals Report
• 7.3.4 Sourcing 3TG and cobalt minerals from responsible smelters/refiners validated by approved programs MSI discloses the due diligence results related to the sourcing of cobalt minerals from responsible smelters and refiners validated by recognized programs. For details, please refer to the MSI Responsible Minerals Report.
  URL of public disclosure: MSI Responsible Minerals Report