Electronic Waste Recycling Initiative Across the globe, electronic waste, or e-waste, is among the fastest-growing domestic waste streams, according to the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor 2020. Electronic waste consists of products with electrical cords or batteries that have reached their end of lives; although many parts can be recycled, these products often wind up in land�lls complete with toxic chemicals and hazardous materials. Parts Authority is beginning to identify electronic waste generated by our operations, with the intent of keeping such waste out of land�lls by recycling it. We are partnering with quali�ed electronics recycling companies to assist us with our own recycling process as they reach their end of life. Among the types of electronic equipment and devices our teams are recycling are: • Computing – Desktop computers, circuit boards, monitors, keyboards, CD-ROM drives, video cards, docking devices, dongles • Peripherals – Scanners, printers, modems, fax machines, speakers • Networking – Routers, switches, servers • Power Units – Uninterruptible power supply units (UPS), small batteries, surge protectors, converters • Transactional Devices – Check readers, cash registers, calculators, scales We strive to take advantage of digital technology to reduce the environmental impact of our accounting processes. For accounts receivable, depending on the customer’s preference, we may submit invoices and receive payments electronically. Similarly, for accounts payable, we may accept invoices and pay them electronically. Already, we estimate that more than 1 million sheets of paper a year are saved by Parts Authority because we are employing digital tools rather than sending and receiving printed documents through the mail. Digital Documents Reduce Paper Usage INTRODUCTION OUR PLANET OUR SUPPLY CHAIN OUR PEOPLE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT THE REPORT
• Portable devices – Two-way radios, phones, tablets • Environmental devices – Thermostats, smoke alarms
We intend to set waste reduction goals based upon information gathered in 2022. Key targets include: • Tracking the amount of waste produced in order to set reduction targets for facilities by 2025. • Implement a formal, nationwide recycling program concerning paper and cardboard by 2025
18 Sustainability Report 2023: The Composition of a Responsible Organization
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