MMD, a brand licensing partner of Philips Monitors, is one of the first electronics brands worldwide to be officially recognized as an EPEAT 2.0 launch partner. The key factor behind this is, of all things, an unassuming office monitor: the Philips 24B2N3200JH, which is the first model ever to meet the stricter criteria of the new certification. For a company that brings dozens of monitors to market each year, this is more than just a footnote, as EPEAT 2.0, for the first time, also scrutinizes upstream supply chains, chemical management, and minimum wages.
In a nutshell
- MMD, a brand licensing partner of Philips Monitors, is one of the first EPEAT 2.0 launch partners worldwide.
- The Philips 24B2N3200JH is the first model to meet the new criteria.
- For the first time, EPEAT 2.0 also evaluates upstream supply chains, chemical management, and minimum wages.
- To this end, MMD is working closely with the ESG team at its parent company, TPV Technology.
What exactly is EPEAT 2.0?
EPEAT has been the best-known environmental label for electronics and technology products for years, administered by the Global Electronics Council (GEC). With version 2.0, the organization has significantly expanded the framework: Instead of focusing primarily on final assembly and energy consumption during operation, as was previously the case, more than 40 percent of the criteria now also apply to upstream suppliers. Newly included are topics such as minimum wages, water management, and the elimination of persistent organic pollutants (PFAS)—issues that have long been largely overlooked in the electronics industry.
In terms of content, EPEAT 2.0 is divided into four key areas: climate protection, resource conservation and the circular economy, management of critical chemicals, and responsible supply chains. The criteria currently apply to computers, cameras, cell phones, servers, and televisions—monitors fall under the computer category. The GEC itself views the early launch partners as evidence of “how innovation, transparency, and commitment can accelerate progress toward a more sustainable global electronics industry.”
The Philips 24B2N3200JH as a Pioneer
There’s a simple reason why this particular model is leading the way: It’s part of the recently expanded B-Line of Philips business monitors and was designed from the ground up to meet the new requirements. Unlike some of its sister models, the 24B2N3200JH does without a USB-C docking station and an integrated webcam—but its sustainability credentials are top-notch.
| Specifications | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 24 inches (23.8″ viewable) |
| Resolution | 1,920 × 1,080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS, viewing angle 178°/178° |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Housing | 85% recycled plastic |
| Eye protection | Eyesafe-certified, SoftBlue technology |
| Certifications | EPEAT, Energy Star, TCO Certified |
| Base | SmartErgoBase – height-adjustable, tiltable, swivel, and rotatable |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| MSRP | €209.00 (excl. tax) |
If you’re wondering how Philips monitors perform in everyday use beyond their certifications, our review of the Philips 32M1N5800A will give you an idea of what the brand currently offers in terms of picture quality and build quality.
How MMD Is Making the Supply Chain More Sustainable
To achieve EPEAT 2.0 certification, MMD worked closely with the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) team at its parent company, TPV Technology—one of the world’s largest monitor and TV manufacturers—to focus on three key areas: the use of more environmentally friendly materials, stricter management of chemical substances, and more rigorous supplier audits. According to the company, the goal is a more transparent and resilient supply chain—an undertaking that, given the complex subcontracting structures in monitor production, cannot be implemented overnight.
What This Means for Buyers of Business Monitors
For individual consumers, EPEAT 2.0 will initially make little difference—the certification will be most noticeable in public tenders and in companies with green procurement policies, where an EPEAT rating often directly influences the purchasing decision. For everyone else, however, the 24B2N3200JH is a sign of where the industry is headed: anyone who wants to compete in the corporate and government sectors will find it nearly impossible to avoid stricter supply chain standards in the future. Other manufacturers are likely to follow suit sooner or later.
In any case, with the Philips 24B2N3200JH, MMD has turned a relatively unassuming business monitor into a flagship model for EPEAT 2.0. Whether this commitment will extend to other models in the B-Line should become clear in the coming months.
