EPEAT® is incorporated as a 501(c)(4) “social benefit” nonprofit organization and is overseen by an independent  Board of Directors guided by a stakeholder Advisory Council.

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council helps develop EPEAT’s operational strategies and policies, and advises on registry expansion and adoption of new standards. The Council draws volunteers from all of EPEAT’s stakeholder groups, including representatives of manufacturing, purchasing, environmental advocacy, recycling, government, research, retail and reseller interests. Members are nominated for three-year terms by peers from their respective stakeholder groups, and their nominations are approved by the full Advisory Council.

The Advisory Council meets in person twice each year, and by teleconference twice or more each year. Subgroups of the Council also meet to discuss and develop proposals on specific issues as needed. The Council operates and makes decisions primarily through a consensus-based process. Nonmembers are welcome to attend meetings and share in the discussion but cannot vote. Please contact EPEAT to make arrangements to attend a meeting.