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[Read More](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/excess-electronic-components-and-sustainability) ![](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/Scope%203%20Emissions%20in%20Electronics%20Sourcing%20BB.png) ### [Scope 3 Emissions in Electronics Sourcing and How to Lower Carbon in Manufacturing](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/scope-3-emissions) 22-Jul-2026 Only [34% of sustainability leaders report emissions](https://sphera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sphera_2026_Scop_3_Report.pdf) from purchased goods and services, even though it is the largest Scope 3 category for most sectors. [Read More](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/scope-3-emissions) ![Navigating RoHS Compliance in 2026](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/Navigating%20RoHS%20Compliance%20in%202026.png) ### [Navigating RoHS Compliance in 2026: A Guide for Electronic Manufacturers](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/navigating-rohs-compliance-in-2026-a-guide-for-electronic-manufacturers) 05-May-2026 In an era of rapid technological innovation, the global manufacturing sector is under mounting pressure to prioritise environmental sustainability. At the forefront of this shift is the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.  [Read More](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/navigating-rohs-compliance-in-2026-a-guide-for-electronic-manufacturers) ![](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/Risks%20of%20Improper%20Disposal%20BB.png) ### [The Risks of Improper E-Waste Disposal in Electronics Manufacturing](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/risks-of-improper-e-waste-disposal) 22-Apr-2026 Electronic waste (e-waste) is [one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/electronic-waste-(e-waste)). While it is often discussed in environmental terms, for electronics manufacturers and distributors, improper e-waste disposal poses broader challenges, including regulatory compliance issues, financial losses, and supply chain inefficiencies. [Read More](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/risks-of-improper-e-waste-disposal) ![](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/Earth%20Day%20Blog.png) ### [Earth Day 2026: Environmental Progress](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/earth-day-2026) 22-Apr-2026 April 22, 1970. 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