Category ceiling
7.0 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
7.0/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.0)
Category ceiling: 7.0 HIP
Regenerative Index
-3.0
Extractive
At category average (-3.0)
Category ceiling RI: -3.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
8.5
Why this score ▸
The product relies on abundant materials including steel, aluminium, and commodity plastics with no EU Critical Raw Materials present. High recycled content of 55% and diversified supply chains from Japan significantly reduce scarcity risks.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
5.5
Why this score ▸
The electric fan is assembled in Japan, a jurisdiction with stable governance and low political risk. The supplier adheres to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, and an alternative supplier is documented, mitigating single-point failure risks. While the supply chain is not fully diversified across three countries, the combination of a stable sourcing location and a formal due-diligence framework places this product in the moderate risk category.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The electric fan features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 88% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. This performance aligns with the Well-Designed for Recovery category, supported by compliant labelling and design for disassembly protocols in Japan.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The product features all standard screws and has spare parts available for 10 years, supported by a public service manual. An iFixit score of 8 confirms the design allows for practical independent repair, aligning with the 'Designed for Repair' criteria.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer holds ISO 14001:2015 certification and has completed an RBA audit, which qualifies for the Verified Good Practice tier. Manufacturing occurs in Japan, an OECD member with strong labour law enforcement, further supporting the score.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
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 further supports extended usability by enabling component replacement. Although the IP rating and software support were not submitted, the verified warranty and design life specifications strongly indicate a product engineered for multi-decade service.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-3.0
Why this score ▸
The product qualifies for the Extractive band minimum of -3 because it contains 55% recycled content and operates a verified take-back scheme with motor copper recovery. It is not Depleting because recycled content is >= 50% with a verified take-back. While the closed-loop programme and all-screw construction are positive features, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs or third-party verified restoration evidence prevents scoring above the Extractive range.
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 electric fan achieves a HIP Score of 7.0 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for ceiling fans in this category. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -3.0, reflecting its use of recycled materials and a verified take-back program. Overall, the product demonstrates strong durability and repairability while maintaining a solid environmental footprint.
What This Means For You
When shopping for ceiling fans, look for models that offer long warranties and spare parts availability to ensure they last for many years. Prioritize products that include take-back schemes and contain recycled content to support a circular economy. Avoid items that lack clear repair instructions or end-of-life recycling options, as these often have shorter lifespans and higher environmental impacts.
Improvement Opportunities
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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 |
8.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
5.5 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
8.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-3.0 (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: 7.0 / 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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About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data and information the maker sent us at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
Resourcehip is not liable for choices made based on these ratings.
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).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-06-02 · Next review: 2027-06-02 · Methodology 1.5
