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Sustaining Tomorrow
SK tes is committed to sustaining tomorrow because we believe our future is linked to the success of people and our planet.
Our sustainable technology lifecycle management solutions are designed to reduce the need for replacements and maximise return on investment, re-use and repurpose electronic assets and batteries, and recycle end of life assets to recover critical raw materials and minimize waste.
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SUSTAINABILITY
We've embedded a sustainable mindset into every aspect of the business
SK tes operates in an ethical, compliant and transparent way. Our commitment starts at the top and flows through to all levels, with governance over every aspect of the business, from procedures to working with clients and partners.
Our initiatives have driven some amazing results at our facilities around the globe:
- Whilst processing 100,000 (MT) of electronic materials in 2023, our reuse, recycling and recovery rate was 97.3%
- In 2023, SK tes achieved zero data breaches from 5.8 million assets processed
- In 2023 we increased our use of renewable energy by 116%
Our Sustainability Strategy
We recognize the importance of operating responsibly and having a positive impact on both society and the environment. We are convinced that by taking action now, we can work towards creating a better tomorrow for generations to come.
Our sustainability strategy is underpinned by three principle: protect, preserve and provide. We protect our customers' privacy, brand, intellectual property, and data, working to preserve our natural environment and promoting the responsible usage of scarce resources and we strive to provide a secure, diverse, and inclusive workplace and community where everyone can flourish.
Protect
SK tes takes the protection of its customers' privacy, brand, intellectual property, data and trust very seriously. To that end, the company is taking various actions to ensure that these aspects are safeguarded, including data and cyber security, responsible business operations and supply chains, legal compliance, promoting diversity and inclusion, minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring fair treatment of employees and suppliers.
Preserve
We are taking action to protect our planet and its precious resources. By extending the life of assets, manage waste responsibly and taking responsibility for our impact on the environment and working to minimize it we are doing our part to preserve our planet for future generations.
Provide
SK tes is dedicated to creating a workplace and community that is safe, diverse, and inclusive, where everyone can flourish. We prioritize the safety of our employees, striving for zero injuries through our comprehensive health and safety management system, which is reinforced by ongoing training and a highly motivated workforce.
Sustaining Tomorrow
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Sustaining Tomorrow
As leaders in the circular economy, we believe that balance between economic, environmental, and social responsibility is vital to long-term growth and that our success is directly related to the success of people and the planet.
We take a compliant, secure, and sustainable approach to meeting the technology management needs of organisations all over the world. Driving for maximum circularity in technology and battery use means optimizing the use, reuse, and recycling of your IT and data center assets and batteries.
Increased circularity will reduce waste and minimize the need for emissions-heavy production of new materials. The benefits are clear: By reducing reliance on new industrial materials and including a materials transition in our net zero implementation plans, we can move collectively toward a more responsible circular economy.
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a crucial benchmark to evaluate our efforts in remaining pertinent and beneficial to our surroundings and the people we impact. Our organization has pinpointed 8 SDGs that align with our goals, competencies, and aspirations.
These SDGs are at the forefront of our focus as we strive to sustain our tomorrow:
- Quality Education,
- Gender Equality,
- Affordable and Clean Energy,
- Decent Work and Economic Growth,
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Responsible Consumption and Production,
- Climate Action,
- Partnerships for the Goals
Commitment to Net Zero
Commitment to Net Zero
At SK tes, we understand the importance of our role in instigating change, and we are committed to setting an example for others to follow. We have taken a global pledge to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and have established science-based objectives to achieve this in the near future.
We are committed to reducing our emissions and ensuring that our future business growth is decoupled from our emissions.
Science-Based Targets
Science-Based Targets
SK tes has made a commitment to reducing their company-wide emissions in the near and long term. We have pledged to meet the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, which aligns with the requirements set by climate science.
In response to the call for corporate climate action from the SBTi, SK tes is adopting the targets set forth by the Business Ambition for the 1.5°C campaign. This is an important step towards mitigating the negative impacts of climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for our planet.
SK tes Sustainable Impact Goals
17 Sustainable Impact Goals
Our commitment to sustainability is grounded in our 17 Sustainable Impact Goals (SIGs), which serve as a blueprint for our efforts to combat climate change, promote responsible business and production. We are dedicated to Sustaining Tomorrow by keeping resources and materials in circulation, thus ensuring that future generations have access to the world’s resources.
Our technology management solutions are designed to help our clients reduce the need for replacement and maximize return on investment. We also promote the reuse and repurposing of assets by transforming and recycling end-of-life assets to recover primary materials and minimize waste.
We believe that by taking action today, we can help create a better tomorrow for future generations. Our strategy is to protect the privacy, brand, intellectual property, data and trust of our customers, preserve our natural environment and the use of scarce resources and provide a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace and community for people to thrive.
External Assurance
Global Reporting Initiative
SK tes' commitment to sustainability includes engagement with independent auditors to validate the integrity, completeness and accuracy of our Sustainability Reporting. In alignment with our commitment to transparency and integrity in our sustainability initiatives, we recognise the necessity and importance of external assurance.
Our Sustainability Reporting undergoes external assurance by SGS International Certification Services and the protocols used to conduct assurance are based on the principles of the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Standards.
SK tes is a community member of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
EcoVadis Gold Rating for SK tes
SK tes is Gold Rated by EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings
SK tes has been rated Gold in the EcoVadis sustainability ratings, advancing from Bronze rating in 2023, placing us in the top 5th percentile of the 130,000+ companies assessed worldwide by EcoVadis. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainability, security, and innovation in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), e-waste recycling, and electric vehicle battery recycling.
EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability ratings, helps companies manage ESG risk and compliance, meet corporate sustainability goals, and drive impact at scale. The platform's comprehensive assessment evaluates companies across four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions
Understanding our GHG Emissions
Last year, we undertook a comprehensive
inventory of all our Scopes of emissions,
marking 2023 as our new baseline for reporting
on GHG emissions.
This baseline is particularly
significant as it includes, for the first time,
a full Scope 3 emissions assessment, capturing
the broader environmental impact across our
value chain
The Role of Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) in a Net-Zero Carbon Future
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