This is the first stage that contains the implications of the recourses being extracted, e.g. In mines. The more recycled materials and the lesser the amount of scarce resources used, the better the Eco Rating would be.

Manufacturing is the stage in which the different components of the mobile phone are produced and put together to become the finished product. This includes the packaging (plastic) and accessories (charger, cable).

Once the device assembly is finished, the product is shipped from "somewhere" in the world to your local country. The distance and the transportation types (ship or plane) are considered and its implication (e.g. C02 emission) are carefully evaluated.