On the occasion of World Environment Day, OPPO publish the Sustainability Report 2022. From 2020, it outlines the company’s plans and progress towards its sustainability goals. The report highlights OPPO’s most significant achievements in five key areas. Including: operation and compliance, environmental protection, employee care, virtuous innovation and ecosystem engagement. Thus once again reinforcing OPPO’s commitment to sustainability.
Oppo Sustainability Report 2022: accessible and beneficial technology for all people
As a global technology company operating in over 60 countries and regions, OPPO constantly invests in research and development. As of December 31, 2022, OPPO has obtained more than 44,000 patents, and in 2022, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), OPPO ranked among the top 6 registrants of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
In line with its brand mission “Technology for Mankind, Kindess for the World”OPPO believes that technology should create value for all people and is committed to enhancing digital inclusion by ensuring no one is left out in the age of digital transformation.
In 2022, OPPO launched OHealth H1, its first healthcare product dedicated to family health monitoring. With six kinds of health data monitoring functions, including blood oxygen measurement, ECG, heart and lung auscultation, heart rate, body temperature and sleep quality monitoring, it is able to offer complete health management and remote health care service for the whole family.
Oppo’s Sustainability Report 2022: working towards a greener future
The sustainability and environmental protectionand are an integral part of OPPO’s corporate strategy, which completed its first global inventory of greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. Based on these data, OPPO developed the roadmap for reducing carbon emissions and, in February 2023, announced as a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. From decarbonising manufacturing to reducing the carbon footprint of its products, OPPO is working towards a greener future through technology and innovation.
In 2022, starting from the European market, OPPO integrated the concept of ecology into the packaging of its smartphones, using almost the 100% biodegradable materials and 45% recycled fibers. Recycling e-waste has long been an important part of OPPO’s product lifecycle management. In 2022, 1.08 million phones were recycled in China, with a total weight of 195 tons. In the EU and other regions, OPPO participates in the Green Dot program and cooperates with professional recycling companies to help recycle used products.
The path to low-carbon development has led OPPO to operate in an environmentally friendly manner even in its production plants, offices and data centers. Thanks to energy saving and emission reduction initiatives, by the end of 2022 OPPO managed to reduce the emissions of 6,000 tons of greenhouse gases produced by its activities every year. This is equivalent to the amount of greenhouse gases absorbed by 3,330 square kilometers of forest in one year. Also, starting in 2022, OPPO AndesBrain IDC (Binhaiwan Bay) will use 100% renewable energy for its operations.
Sustainability is a long journey that requires efforts with ecosystem partners
Virtuous innovation and environmental protection are both important elements of OPPO’s sustainable development path, but its efforts go far beyond that. Operating in more than 60 countries and regions, OPPO is making long-term efforts in regards operations and compliance, caring for our employees and contributing to the community.
Achieving sustainability goals requires a long-term strategy and effective management; OPPO takes a top-down approach and has set up the Sustainability Management Committee to guide and regulate its development. However, the road to sustainability is long and requires joint efforts, and OPPO is committed to doing its part by collaborating with ecosystem partners.
In May 2022, the OPPO Inspiration Challenge to solicit innovative solutions in the field of accessible technology and digital health and to give the possibility to professionals and entrepreneurs of the technology sector to create innovative solutions. The program received 536 submissions from 39 different countries and regions, with innovative solutions ranging from psychological health to hearing impairment and eyewear for the visually impaired.
In 2023, the OPPO Inspiration Challenge will continue to give voice to global entrepreneurs and technology professionals. Within the two categories “Inspiration for People” e “Inspiration for the Planet”, OPPO invites innovative solutions for digital health, accessible and green technology.