Conscious engineering: sustainability in focus

In our product portfolio, we focus on innovation, quality, repairability, and updates to enable a long lifespan. Optimizing materials, packaging, and product energy consumption, we embrace eco-design and circularity, exceeding legislation for a greener future.

Energy efficiency through innovation

energy efficiency in video surveillance

Smarter tech, lower energy use

Innovative technology plays a key role in improving energy efficiency, especially as features like AI and analytics are expected to increase energy demands. While the power use of a single camera may seem small, every watt matters. 

Features such as low power mode in select Axis cameras reduce energy consumption by optimizing internal heater operation, activating heaters later or at lower temperatures. In addition, Axis power meter provides precise measurement of current and historical energy use per camera, helping users optimize efficiency and meet compliance requirements.

Optimize energy use in data centers

Innovating for energy efficiency

Network cameras are just one part of a larger system, it’s essential to look at energy use on a system-wide level. This is where smart technologies make a real difference. Axis’ Zipstream reduces bandwidth and storage needs by 50% or more, significantly lowering energy use. Technologies like Lightfinder eliminate the need for external lighting – further cutting power consumption while maintaining high performance.

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Eco-driven design from start to finish

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Ecodesign: choosing future-proof materials

We take a proactive approach to material choices – often going beyond existing legislation and sometimes addressing substances that regulations have yet to cover. We phase out hazardous materials like PVC and halogenated flame retardants well before requirements take effect. We are fully aligning with EU directives like RoHS and REACH. In 2024, 98% of all new products were free from PVC. In addition, we increase the use of recycled and biobased plastics, without ever compromising on product quality or lifespan. 

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Built to last – a circular approach

Our products are designed for easy repair and manufactured to high standards that ensure a long service life with minimal waste. Regular software updates further extend product usability and strengthen cybersecurity. Axis devices that run on AXIS OS, our Linux-based operating system, receive software support for an average of 8 to 12 years.

Embracing circularity in product design, we focus on extending product lifespan. Minimizing environmental impact is essential, while still delivering high-quality, long-lasting, and resilient products. We incorporate recycled and renewable materials, helping drive demand for material recycling and reducing waste.

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How we calculate renewable carbon‑based plastic content

Our renewable carbon-based plastic content refers to the origin of the carbon in the plastics used, not the share of the product made from plastic or renewable material by weight. The calculation includes only plastic materials and excludes reinforcement materials such as glass fibers and mineral fillers. 

For each plastic part, reinforcement content is removed before assessing the remaining material for recycled, bio-based, or CO/CO₂-based feedstock using a mass balance approach. The final value is a weighted average across all plastic parts: total renewable or recycled content in plastic materials divided by total plastic weight, excluding reinforcement. 

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Choosing sustainability should be easy and transparency is key. Our Product Selector tool makes it easy to find and compare Axis products based on your sustainability requirements, helping you make informed, responsible choices.

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