With promises of sustainability strategies also come accusations of greenwashing. Companies that promote sustainability efforts but never take action are often accused of misleading customers or clients. One way to avoid greenwashing accusations is by taking action, and ITAD providers offer reporting methods such as ESG to help provide transparency and accountability in environmental policies.
Environmental, Social & Governance
As ESG has become an industry requirement, many companies have incorporated ESG goals into their business models to achieve sustainability initiatives. ESG criteria provide transparency and accountability by focusing on three key areas regarding how well a company performs in relation to environmental, social, and governance issues. By disclosing environmental, social, and governance data, companies can shed light on their ESG performance and compliance, enhance transparency with investors, and strengthen environmental credentials.
Partner with an ITAD Provider for ESG Reporting
ITAD providers focus on sustainable solutions via responsible e-waste disposal, and can help companies achieve ESG criteria in several ways.
Environmental – First and foremost, ITAD providers prioritize environmental protection throughout the disposition process, making it the easiest criterion to achieve. Responsible IT asset disposition with an ITAD provider helps reduce e-waste and carbon impact by closing the loop on a circular economy while also keeping e-waste out of landfills.
Social – As it pertains to a company’s involvement with its community, social ESG criteria are achieved with ITAD via device reuse. Circularity is a key factor in sustainability, and reusing retired IT assets is an integral part of e-waste reduction. ITAD providers offer repair and refurbishment services for assets not yet at the end of their lifecycle, and remarketing opportunities to maximize device value and ROI. Some ITAD enterprises also offer donation programs to help provide technology to those without access, helping to bridge the digital divide.
Governance – Governance criteria are achieved through compliance with certifications. Governance criteria focus on the level of transparency and accuracy a company demonstrates in its accounting, reporting methods, audits, leadership, executive compensation, and shareholder rights. In the ITAD space, compliance helps hold an enterprise accountable for risk prevention and maintaining certifications. HOBI’s R2v3, RIOS, ISO 14001, and NAID certifications provide clients with peace of mind, knowing that all equipment is processed in full compliance with all applicable legislation.
HOBI is a premier IT asset management and disposition enterprise with more than 30 years of industry experience. We prioritize environmental safety and client satisfaction.
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