Sustainability

Sustainability

Crafting effective ESG reports: a guide for electronics distributors

In the rapidly evolving world of electronics distribution, sustainability is more than a buzzword – it’s a business imperative. For distributors, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has emerged as a key tool in demonstrating a commitment to responsible practices. An ESG report not only highlights efforts to reduce environmental impact but also showcases a

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Waldom named finalist in supply chain excellence awards

Waldom Electronics has been named a finalist in the Sustainable Supply Chain category of The Supply Chain Excellence Awards, placing it among industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, and Hyundai. This recognition underscores Waldom’s dedication to environmental sustainability, particularly through its Green Stock Programme, which has played a crucial role in reducing electronic waste

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Waldom Electronics welcomes Bulgin to tree planting programme

Waldom Electronics announces that Bulgin has committed to Waldom’s 1% Sustainability Pledge by joining the newly launched Tree Planting Initiative. This initiative focuses on the restoration of mangrove forests along Kenya’s coast, an area renowned for its ecological importance and its role in preserving healthy coastal environments. Mangrove forests are vital for carbon capture, protecting

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The 2024 Waldom ESG Awards

In today’s business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have become paramount. ESG-focused institutional investments are anticipated to reach $33.9 trillion by 2026, yet 30% of investors struggle to find suitable ESG investment opportunities despite the growing demand. Reflecting this trend, 90% of S&P 500 companies now publish ESG reports. These figures underscore the

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Amphenol joins Waldom’s Green Stock Programme in Southeast Asia

Waldom Electronics announces that Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) has joined its Green Stock Programme in Southeast Asia. This partnership marks a significant step forward, enhancing both companies’ dedication to sustainability and effective resource management. ACS, a specialist in interconnect solutions, will provide a wide array of standard products to the Green Stock initiative. Its inclusion

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The circular economy: how a master distributor can help you close the loop

Could usable metals be extracted from the 60 million tonnes of smart phones, hard drives, and other electronic waste produced every year globally? This advanced recycling challenge is one of the long-term objectives of circular economy implementation in the world of electronics. With the growing awareness of resource constraints and environmental challenges, the concept of

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Instant carbon footprint estimates for electronics

Luminovo has unveiled a new partnership with Sluicebox, set to transform how electronic manufacturers and designers handle global sustainability requirements. This collaboration aims to provide immediate carbon footprint estimates for individual electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and complete assemblies. With new regulations and net zero goals driving the need for detailed life cycle assessments

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How procurement teams can navigate sustainability

By Jack Macfarlane, Founder and CEO, DeepStream Technologies Recent research published in the Harvard Business Review has shown a significant increase in consumer demand for sustainable practices, making sustainability a critical threshold for purchase decisions. It is now the minimum standard businesses must meet to show their commitment to the environment and secure client or

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Destroyed, recycled, or sold: excess electronic components inventory

The electronics industry is always working on the next big thing, constantly striving for technological breakthroughs. However, this progress comes with a hidden cost: a staggering 62 million tonnes of electronic waste, or e-waste, was generated globally in 2022. This is the equivalent of a line of 40-tonne trucks filled with e-waste circling the equator.

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Selling sustainably: how ‘Green Stock’ is changing the components industry

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a mounting challenge for the electronics industry. As technologies advance quickly, perfectly usable components get left behind, destined for landfills through the process of scrapping. However, the innovative approach known as ‘Green Stock’ reimagines component lifecycles through acquisition and redistribution of these parts. The ever-evolving nature of the electronics industry

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