Excess Electronic Components and the Industry's Sustainability Problem
The electronics industry has an e-waste problem that it doesn't want to admit.
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The electronics industry has an e-waste problem that it doesn't want to admit.
Only 34% of sustainability leaders report emissions from purchased goods and services, even though it is the largest Scope 3 category for most sectors.
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.
Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. 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.
April 22, 1970.