Sony Ericsson ranks 2nd behind Nokia out of 18 leading electronics makers in Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics that assesses companies' policies on toxic chemicals, recycling and climate change. It is the first company to score full marks on all chemicals criteria in the ranking.Sony Ericsson is ahead of many of its competitors in eliminating chemical substances in its products and is currently finalizing the phase out of antimony, beryllium, phthalates and the very small remaining use of BFR.
Greenpeace criticises Sony Ericssons limited take-back and recycling programme, as well as its limited use of recycled plastic in its products.However, in June 2009 launched its first GreenHeart series device, the C901, which indirectly emits a 15% less of CO2 during its fabrication and usage, compared to other SE phones. It is also packed in a small box without paper manual, includes an eco-charger, and its cover is made of recycled plastic.