Fairphone

Founded in 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Fairphone is a social enterprise that produces sustainable and ethical smartphones. The company focuses on creating modular, repairable devices designed to last longer and reduce electronic waste. Fairphone smartphones feature modular components that can be easily replaced by users, including batteries, displays, cameras, and speakers, extending the device lifespan significantly. The company prioritizes fair labor practices, sourcing conflict-free minerals and ensuring fair wages throughout the supply chain. Fairphone emphasizes transparency in manufacturing, providing detailed information about suppliers and production processes. The company designs devices with longevity in mind, offering software updates for extended periods and making spare parts readily available. Fairphone also focuses on environmental sustainability, using recycled materials in device construction and promoting circular economy principles. The brand targets environmentally conscious consumers who want to reduce their electronic waste footprint while supporting ethical manufacturing practices. Fairphone has released multiple generations of smartphones, each improving on modularity, repairability, and sustainability metrics.