The Carbon Logic

E-waste contains large amounts of recoverable metal. Recycling 1 ton of waste circuit boards avoids about 3 tons of carbon emissions from virgin mining. Proper disposal also prevents GHG and persistent organic pollutant emissions from improper incineration and landfilling.

Enterprise Action

Enterprises should incorporate compliant e-waste disposal into ESG reporting and carbon accounting, choose providers that supply carbon-reduction data, and translate disposal into measurable decarbonisation that boosts sustainability ratings.