M/462 - ICT
Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of ICT to enable efficient energy use in fixed and mobile information and communication networks
Mandate M/462 addresses CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI, requesting the development of standards in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) to promote efficient energy use in both fixed and mobile communication networks. The objective is to support energy efficiency improvements across ICT infrastructure, contributing to environmental sustainability. This mandate was subject to approval under the resolution CEN/BT C69/2010.
Purpose
This mandate aims to address the standardisation needs in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with a focus on enabling efficient energy use in both fixed and mobile information and communication networks. The objective is to develop standards that support energy efficiency and sustainability in ICT infrastructure.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests the European standardisation organisations CEN (European Committee for Standardization), CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) to collaborate and produce relevant standards. These standards should facilitate the development and implementation of energy-efficient solutions in fixed and mobile communication networks.
Expected deliverables
The expected outputs include harmonised standards that provide technical specifications and requirements to improve energy efficiency within the ICT sector. These deliverables will support the design, deployment, and operation of energy-efficient fixed and mobile network infrastructures, contributing to reduced energy consumption and environmental impact.
Context
This mandate reflects the European Union's commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency in its ICT sector. It aligns with broader policy objectives targeting climate change mitigation and resource efficiency by addressing the significant energy demands of communication networks. The resolution reference CEN/BT C69/2010 indicates official approval and oversight by CEN's Board.
This mandate covers standardisation work in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) focused on enabling efficient energy use in fixed and mobile information and communication networks.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/462 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of ICT to enable efficient energy use in fixed and mobile information and communication networks". Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of ICT to enable efficient energy use in fixed and mobile information and communication networks There are 90 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.