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Achieving ESG Governance Criteria Via ITAD Compliance

As a new industry standard in the business world, ESG reporting encompasses a range of policies on how a company reacts to environmental, social, and governance issues. Governance is a critical ESG focus area that helps keep a business running smoothly. Many companies focus on accounting methods and records, but for ITAD processing facilities, compliance is the key to achieving governance ESG goals. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 4, 2024
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Social ESG Goals with Repair and Remarketing ITAD Services

Proper IT asset management and disposition enables enterprises to meet Social ESG goals in several ways. Value-added service offerings provide opportunities for clients, such as value maximization through repair and remarketing, donation programs, and more. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 28, 2024
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ESG: Navigating Environmental, Social & Governance Standards

ESG represents a company’s environmental, social, and governance policies as more businesses become environmentally conscious and strive to reduce their carbon footprint. ESG also helps companies seeking to connect with eco-friendly businesses find others with similar ESG goals.

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Katelyn Harrison August 8, 2024
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Impact of Basel Convention on ESG in the ITAD Industry

Recent changes to the Basel Convention, the Swiss-Ghana Amendment, and new e-waste classifications are set to significantly influence ESG and carbon impact reporting within the ITAD sector. The Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry increasingly aligns with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and carbon impact reporting. As global awareness of environmental sustainability intensifies, the demand for responsible electronic waste management rises. Overview of the Basel and Swiss-Ghana Amendments The Basel Convention on the Control

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Michael Blankenship August 7, 2024
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Diversity and ESG Goals with a WBE Certified ITAD Partner 

IT asset disposition is often an afterthought and may seem unimportant by comparison, but IT asset disposition encompasses more than just asset retirement. Securing the right ITAD provider will benefit an enterprise in many ways, and help them achieve diversity as well as environmental, social, and governance criteria.

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Katelyn Harrison July 31, 2024
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HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (7/15-7/18)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts, including data protection with an all-inclusive ITAD provider, reducing e-waste with ITAD by donating retired IT assets, achieving ESG goals with a value-added ITAD provider, and details of the webinar hosted by BAN and SERI discussing the Basel Convention amendments. 

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Katelyn Harrison July 19, 2024
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Achieve ESG Goals with a Value-Added ITAD Provider 

Partnering with a vITAD enterprise like HOBI provides multiple avenues for ESG growth, including diversification, data security, e-recycling, device value maximization through repair and remarketing, and helping to bridge the digital divide with donation programs. 

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Katelyn Harrison July 17, 2024
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Why ESG Reporting by Your ITAD Vendor is Crucial for Success

In today’s business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are not just buzzwords; they are the bedrock of a sustainable and responsible business strategy. ESG reporting is a pivotal criterion for stakeholders, including investors, customers, and regulatory bodies, to evaluate an organization’s overall impact and sustainability. When it comes to IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), selecting a vendor that prioritizes ESG reporting is not just a choice, it’s a strategic move that can significantly enhance your

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Michael Blankenship June 10, 2024
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Ensuring ITAD Compliance: Ethical and Legal Asset Disposal

In the technology-driven world, businesses face the issue of IT asset disposal due to frequent hardware and software upgrades. Disposing of IT assets requires adherence to strict governance and compliance standards to ensure legal and ethical practices. This blog highlights the importance of compliance, relevant regulations, certifications for ITAD providers, and strategies for implementing a compliant ITAD program. By doing so, companies can ensure regulatory compliance, data security, environmental responsibility, and enhanced reputation.

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Michael Blankenship May 30, 2024
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HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (5/20-5/23)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including optimizing leasing with ITAD, vITAD in an advancing industry in a digital era, meeting ESG criteria with electronics recycling, and achieving social ESG goals with HOBI’s vITAD services. 

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Katelyn Harrison May 24, 2024
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