Category ceiling
6.9 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
6.9/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.9)
Category ceiling: 6.9 HIP
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
Category ceiling RI: -2.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
4.5
Why this score ▸
This drill uses special metals like cobalt and lithium that are hard to find. Even though it has many recycled parts, these rare materials keep the score from being higher.
Technical detail ▸
The product contains functional EU Critical Raw Materials including cobalt (2%), lithium (3%), and neodymium (3%), which disqualifies it from the low scarcity bands. While the supply chain demonstrates diversity with extraction from Australia, Chile, and the DRC, and recycled content is high at 62%, the presence of these critical materials in functional quantities limits the score to the scarce range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
Some parts come from places where rules are hard to follow, but the maker checks where things come from. They also use other sources to keep the supply safe and steady.
Technical detail ▸
The supply chain includes sourcing from the DRC, a high-risk jurisdiction for cobalt, but the presence of an OECD due-diligence framework and a documented alternative supplier mitigates the risk to a moderate level. Diversification across Australia, Chile, and the EU alongside assembly in Germany further supports a score of 6.0.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
You can take this drill apart with screws to recycle the parts. Most of the materials will go into new products instead of ending up in a landfill.
Technical detail ▸
The cordless drill features screw-based disassembly and a compliant recycling label, enabling material recovery. With a verified take-back scheme and 92% of materials entering practical recycling streams, the product meets the criteria for well-designed recovery, exceeding the 80% threshold for circular benchmarks.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The drill is held together with screws so you can fix it easily. The maker promises to sell spare parts for 15 years to help it last.
Technical detail ▸
The cordless drill features fully screw-fastened assembly with no adhesive, supported by a 15-year spare parts commitment and a public service manual. An iFixit score of 9 confirms exemplary repairability, exceeding the benchmark for this category.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The factory follows strict rules to treat workers well and protect the environment. They have been checked by outside groups to make sure they do the right thing.
Technical detail ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice through an RBA audit completion and ISO 14001:2015 certification, supported by ASI certification for aluminium sourcing. Production occurs in Germany, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, and includes a published modern slavery statement alongside ILO compliance claims.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
This tool is built to last 15 years and comes with a 5-year guarantee. You can replace broken parts to keep it working for a very long time.
Technical detail ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 15 years, exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The modular design supports component replacement, and the German assembly indicates high manufacturing standards. Missing IP rating and software support data do not detract from the core durability evidence provided.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The drill uses a lot of recycled materials and has a plan to get old parts back. It does not yet help nature grow back, so it is not fully regenerative.
Technical detail ▸
The product qualifies for the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 62% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme, explicitly excluding the Depleting floor. While the closed-loop programme and responsible mining certifications (Copper Mark, IRMA, Fairtrade) mitigate depletion, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs or verified ecosystem restoration prevents scoring in the Restorative or Regenerative bands.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This cordless drill earns an overall score of 6.9 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for power tools. It has a Regenerative Index of -2.0, meaning it uses many recycled parts but does not yet give back to nature. The tool is built to last a long time and can be easily fixed when needed.
What This Means For You
When buying a power tool, look for items that are easy to repair and made with recycled materials. Choose products that come with long warranties and clear instructions for fixing them yourself. Avoid tools that are glued together or designed to be thrown away after a short time.
Material Watch Points
- Cobalt — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — DRC sourcing presents high geopolitical risk
- Due-diligence programme referenced but not third-party audited
Improvement Opportunities
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Current Score |
Potential |
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Rating History
| Version |
Date |
Score |
Change |
Reason |
| v2 |
2026-06-14 |
6.9 |
6.7 → 6.9 |
methodology_bump |
| v1 |
2026-06-11 |
6.7 |
— |
initial |
How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
4.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-2.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 6.9 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0) · Category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
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Rating Version
cordless-drill-ceiling@v2
Published 2026-06-14.
This rating has been updated 1 time since first publication.
Previous versions remain available for reference.
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Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
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