Category ceiling
7.1 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
7.1/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.1)
Category ceiling: 7.1 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%
8.5
Why this score ▸
The product scores highly due to its 62% recycled content and reliance on abundant materials like steel and aluminium. While copper is present, it is sourced from Chile with verified certification, and no critical raw materials dominate the composition by weight.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The fridge-freezer benefits from sourcing in Germany and the EU, which are low-risk jurisdictions, and utilizes the OECD Due Diligence Guidance. However, the score is capped at 6 because the specific primary materials are not listed, preventing verification of EU Critical Raw Material exposure, and the due diligence is not confirmed as third-party audited.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
This fridge-freezer achieves a high recyclability score due to its screw-based disassembly, verified 85% material recovery, and compliance with recycling labels. The presence of a manufacturer take-back scheme and design for disassembly aligns with the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' criteria, distinguishing it from standard appliances that rely solely on infrastructure.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product features all standard screws and has spare parts available for 15 years, supported by a public service manual. With an iFixit score of 7 and compliance within EU Ecodesign scope, it meets the criteria for being designed for repair.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice with an RBA audit completed and ISO 14001 certification in a low-risk jurisdiction (Germany). The presence of ASI certification for aluminium and an EU Energy Label further validates environmental stewardship, while the modern slavery statement confirms ongoing due diligence.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.5
Why this score ▸
This fridge-freezer demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 10-year warranty and a stated 20-year design life, far exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The modular design further supports extended usability by enabling component replacement, aligning with the 'Designed for Life' criteria.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product qualifies for the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 62% recycled content and a verified take-back scheme, explicitly avoiding the Depleting floor (-7). While the closed-loop programme and ResponsibleSteel certification are positive, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) materials or verified ecosystem restoration prevents a score 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 fridge-freezer earns an overall HIP Score of 7.1 out of 10, reflecting strong performance in durability and recyclability. It also achieves a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating that its use of recycled materials and take-back programs helps it move toward a more circular lifecycle.
What This Means For You
When shopping for large appliances, look for models with long warranties and clear instructions for repair, as these features significantly extend a product's useful life. You should also prioritize items made with recycled content and those that offer take-back schemes, as these choices actively support a more sustainable manufacturing cycle.
Material Watch Points
- Copper — EU Strategic Raw Material (CRM Act 2024/1252)
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 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
7.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.5 / 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: 7.1 / 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: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.5
