Sustainability

Sustainability

Recyclable electronics: how they can help you meet sustainability obligations

This article originally appeared in the March/April issue of Procurement Pro. By Emma Armstrong, Commercial Director and Sustainable Electronics Ambassador, In2tec Emma Armstrong, Commercial Director and Sustainable Electronics Ambassador at In2tec, says technological innovations can help organisations procure effective technology that tackles harmful e-waste generated by users. A major part of my role as Sustainable

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Procurement professionals’ role in ESG efforts

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to be a priority for many industries. Nearly all S&P 500 companies in the US are required to release ESG reports, for example, and the majority of consumers believe that large companies should actively shape ESG best practices. In response, more organisations are prioritising and assessing their environmental impacts

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Sustainability Traceability

Rethinking component date code restrictions

Date code restrictions have long been a concern for both distributors and manufacturers of electronic components. Many customers are hesitant to accept components with date codes older than three years, even when these parts remain perfectly functional. This ingrained mindset often leads to unnecessary supply chain challenges, wasted resources, and avoidable electronic waste (e-waste). As

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Sustainable technology and engineering innovation

Mouser Electronics released Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Tech, its newest instalment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series. This new series delves into clean technologies that work to improve our environment while providing innovative engineering solutions for the future. Sustainability in engineering has become fundamental to the renewable energy revolution, with opportunities across agriculture, transportation,

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Waldom Electronics celebrates solar panel ribbon cutting

Last week, Waldom Electronics welcomed guests, partners, and local officials to its Georgetown, Ohio facility for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the installation of 508 rooftop solar panels. This milestone marks a major step forward in Waldom’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The event began with remarks from Waldom CEO Don Akery, who emphasised

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DigiKey launches new video series on sustainability

DigiKey announced the debut of its new Sustainable Futures video series on innovators driving eco-friendly technology. Sponsored by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), the series’ first season focuses on companies and individuals leading the way in developing green technologies and ushering in more sustainable practices throughout their organisations. The world is rapidly changing to adapt to

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Waldom pledges to plant 10 million trees by 2030

Waldom Electronics is strengthening its commitment to global sustainability by setting an ambitious goal to plant 10 million trees by 2030 through its partnership with veritree. This initiative is part of Waldom’s broader efforts to restore forests and support biodiversity worldwide. Every tree planted through this programme contributes to carbon sequestration, ecosystem restoration, and community

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News Sustainability

ASML and imec partner to advance semiconductor research in Europe

ASML and imec announce that they have signed a new strategic partnership agreement, focusing on research and sustainability. The agreement has a duration of five years and aims to deliver valuable solutions in two areas by bringing together ASML’s and imec’s respective knowledge and expertise. First, to develop solutions that advance the semiconductor industry and

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Webinar: common pitfalls navigating ESG regulations

Join one of Z2Data’s Compliance Advisors, Kelsey Brown, on 12th March for a deep dive into common ESG compliance mistakes and how to avoid them. Over the past two decades, ESG has grown from voluntary guidelines into a complex web of global regulations. What was once optional is now mandatory – companies must comply with

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Waldom & Amphenol partner for sustainability

Waldom Electronics announces that Amphenol Industrial has signed Waldom’s 1% Sustainability Pledge and committed to dedicating the full 1% of its Green Stock earnings to its Tree Planting Initiative. In addition, for every contribution made by Amphenol Industrial, Waldom will match it, further amplifying its collective impact and reinforcing the commitment to environmental sustainability. This

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