Fairphone Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name

Fairphone

Mission

To create an impact by building sustainable and fair smartphones, changing the electronics industry from the inside out.

Founding

Founded in 2013.

Key Founders

No information is available.

Key People

Raymond van Eck, CEO

Miquel Ballester, Co-founder and Product & Resource Efficiency Manager

Monique Lempers, Chief Impact Officer

Headquarters

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Number of Employees

No information is available.

Revenue

No information is available.

What the Company is Known For

Fairphone is known for its commitment to sustainability, fair labor practices, and creating long-lasting, modular smartphones from responsibly sourced and recycled materials.

Products

Smartphones

Fairphone 5

Description: The most sustainable phone by Fairphone to date, featuring fair and recycled materials.

Key Features: OLED screen, robust cameras, modular design, extended software support.

Fairphone 4

Description: Modular 5G smartphone with a focus on longevity and sustainable materials.

Key Features: IP54 rating, improved camera module, robust design.

Audio

Fairbuds

Description: Wireless earbuds designed with modularity and sustainability in mind.

Key Features: Replaceable batteries in earbuds and the charging case, premium sound.

Fairbuds XL

Description: Over-ear headphones with superior sound quality and a sustainable design.

Key Features: Superior sound, sustainable design.

Accessories

Various accessories to enhance the usability and sustainability of Fairphone products.

Spare Parts

Components for Fairphone products, designed for easy DIY repairs and upgrades.

Recent Developments

New Products Launched

Fairphone 5: Announced as their most sustainable phone yet with new and improved features.

Fairbuds XL: Announced with a focus on superior sound and sustainable design.

Product Enhancements

Fairphone 4 Camera Upgrade: Improved camera module available to enhance user experience.

Fairbuds: Highly rated for their modular design and premium sound.

New Features

Desktop Mode for Fairphone 5: Enables Fairphone 5 to double as a personal computer.

Android 14 Update: More customizable and secure features, released for Fairphone devices.

Fairphone 4’s Major Camera Software Upgrade: Enhanced camera functionality.

Partnerships

Waterbear Collaboration: Released a documentary “Behind the Screens” exposing the realities of the smartphone industry and Fairphone’s efforts in sustainability.

Murena Partnership: Released Murena Fairphone 4 with /e/OS software in the United States.

Awards

2024 Koning Willem I Sustainable Entrepreneurship Plaque: Fairphone was awarded for its steadfast mission to right the wrongs of the electronics industry.

Impact and Sustainability Initiatives

Impact Metrics

944 tons of CO2 avoided

28.7 tons of electronic waste recycled

83,803 lives influenced since 2017

$305,000 in living wage bonuses provided in 2022

Long-term Goals

Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.

Conclusion

Fairphone continues to drive change in the electronics industry with its innovative and sustainable approaches. Through their modular design, extended software support, and commitment to fair labor and environmental practices, Fairphone is setting new standards for how ethically produced electronics should be both now and in the future.