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Sustainable Products & Solutions

The environmental and economic demands on our partners and customers have never been greater, and as the trusted leader in the delivery of secure identity, HID Global is leveraging our industry expertise to help customers minimize their environmental impact while reducing operating costs. With HID's history of technology innovation and our commitment to implement sustainable business practices, HID is working to create products and solutions that have a smaller carbon footprint while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Green Products & Solutions



Organizations seeking an environmentally friendly card solution for printing high quality photo IDs choose HID's UltraCard Eco™, a non-technology card made with BIOPVC™. The PVC cards take 20-25 years to decompose in landfill conditions, where HID's UltraCard Eco™ cards made with BIOPVC™ are reduced in 5-7 years.

Products & Solutions

HID Global actively embraces green product design, which includes the selection of appropriate materials, components and procedures that reduce environmental impact in the product development process. Ongoing initiatives include creating biodegradable products, developing sustainable packaging for future products, and achieving green product certification such as the ENERGY STAR® rating for HID's FARGO® printers.
Some of our Featured Green Products


Low Power Consumption Readers

HID's next generation iCLASS SE access control platform includes eco-friendly readers built with an intelligent power management system that promotes sustainability by reducing power consumption by up to 75% compared to standard operating mode.

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ENERGY STAR Rated Printer/Encoder Solutions

HID's FARGO® DTC4000 and DTC4500 direct-to-card printer/encoders are ENERGY STAR rated, providing organizations high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that support corporate green initiatives and help organizations reduce costs.

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Biodegradable Cards

Made with BIOPVC™, HID's UltraCard Eco™ is a biodegradable non-technology card for printing high quality photo IDs. BIOPVC enables faster card decomposition for organizations seeking eco-friendly solutions.

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