The questions the environmental audit will ask about the disposal of your equipment

Understanding the Procedures and Standards for Equipment Disposal

The environmental audit aims to ensure that the disposal of technological equipment complies with current legislation, such as the National Solid Waste Policy (Law No. 12.305/2010). Among the aspects assessed are compliance with the standards established by the National Solid Waste Management Information System (SINIR) and the correct management of electronic waste in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of the Environment (MMA).

Documentation and Recording of Equipment Disposal

The auditors will require documentary proof of the origin, transportation and final disposal of the discarded equipment, as established by CONAMA Resolution 401/2008. A secure record of this chain is essential in order to avoid environmental liabilities and respond to possible legal demands.

Security in Data Decharacterization and Sanitization

It is important that data stored on storage devices, such as hard drives, is properly sanitized to ensure protection against information leakage. Specialized media sanitization services can be verified, ensuring compliance with security policies determined by regulatory bodies. It is recommended that you consider the resources available for secure media sanitization.

Contracting and Compliance of Service Providers

You will be asked whether the suppliers responsible for collection and disposal are duly licensed by the competent environmental agencies, such as CETESB in São Paulo, guaranteeing the correct handling of waste in accordance with technical and legal standards.

Electronic Collection Practices and Reverse Logistics

The disposal process must be carried out in compliance with reverse logistics, a mandatory mechanism that ensures that equipment is returned to the production cycle or disposed of in an environmentally appropriate manner. To this end, effective e-waste collection practices must be documented and operational. Additional information can be obtained from the electronic waste collection system.

Environmental Education and Employee Training

One of the points assessed is whether employees are properly trained and instructed on the correct disposal of electronic equipment, in line with current regulations and internal sustainability policies.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement of Waste Management

The audit will also check indicators and monitoring routines, looking for evidence of continuous improvement in the management of equipment disposal, promoting the minimization of environmental impacts.

Environmental audits are fundamental to guarantee not only legal compliance, but also to ensure that equipment management complies with technical standards and responsible sustainability and information security practices, avoiding legal and environmental risks.