Sustainability

Sustainability

Challenges and opportunities in sustainable semiconductors

Rand Technology believes sustainability is more than an aspiration – it’s a responsibility. As a specialist in electronic component sourcing and supply chain solutions, it recognises its crucial role in ensuring ethical sourcing, reducing environmental impact, and promoting a circular economy for semiconductors. The semiconductor industry powers the world’s most essential technologies, but its environmental

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RS garlanded with ESG accolades

RS has been included in the prestigious CDP A-list, having improved its CDP rating this year from A- to A for its commitment to climate action, environmental transparency and disclosure. Alongside this, RS Group has retained its Platinum EcoVadis medal for a third year running, placing the organisation in the top 1% of the 150,000+

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5 procurement priorities to facilitate CBAM compliance

By Simon Thompson, Vice President of Sales UKI and Nordics at JAGGAER As the European Union (EU) tightens its regulations to combat climate change and become a climate-resilient society by 2050, businesses trading with the bloc must adapt to meet new standards. Policy, legislation, and strategies are being put into place to anticipate the impacts

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The proactive approach to obsolescence

In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for businesses to remain competitive. Component obsolescence should never be addressed as an afterthought, but rather as a proactive consideration. A few questions for any plan: Does the project plan need to include anticipated product refresh or redesign during its life? Are resources

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The power of collective action in sustainability

Many hands make light work. They can also create more impactful change. While much of the attention to climate change focuses on individual, consumer-driven efforts – such as sustainable buying, waste reduction, and changes to lifestyle elements like diet and transportation – manufacturers and corporate entities have considerable power to produce meaningful change. In both

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Supply Chain Management Sustainability

Policy roadmap to accelerate supply chain decarbonisation

BEAMA, the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies, has released a report, Securing the Future: A Policy Roadmap to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonisation and Strengthen Supply Chains. The comprehensive roadmap outlines critical steps to support the UK’s transition to a decarbonised supply chain while enhancing the competitiveness of its manufacturing sector.

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News Sustainability

Waldom Electronics planted 260,000 trees in 2024

Waldom Electronics announces a new milestone: 260,000 trees planted in 2024, a key achievement in the company’s mission to foster sustainability through its Green Stock Initiative and 1% Sustainability Pledge. These efforts have sequestered 65,348 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to removing 14,206 cars from the road for a year, while creating 527 workdays for local

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Events Sustainability

Circular economy for electronic components

1% of the revenue from electronic production is lost due to excess component stock. In Europe, this amounts to over €3 billion worth of semiconductors. The electronic manufacturing industry faces significant challenges: fluctuating lead times, unmet forecasts, and design changes leading to the accumulation of stock. Industrials are left with excess inventory that will eventually

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Strength in numbers: the power of collective action in sustainability

Many hands make light work. They can also create more impactful change. While much of the attention to climate change focuses on individual, consumer-driven efforts – such as sustainable buying, waste reduction, and changes to lifestyle elements like diet and transportation – manufacturers and corporate entities have considerable power to produce meaningful change. In both

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Recyclable electronics help suppliers meet environmental obligations

Emma Armstrong, Commercial Director, and Sustainable Electronics Ambassador at In2tec, says technological innovations can help organisations tackle harmful e-waste generated by suppliers and consumers. A major part of my role as Sustainable Electronics Ambassador for In2tec is travelling to technology and business events and listening to executives keen to reduce their organisation’s environmental impact but

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