E-Waste and ESG: How to Align IT Asset Disposal with Your Company's Sustainability Goals

Context of Electronic Waste in ESG

The growing volume of electronic waste generated by IT assets directly impacts ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives. Inadequate management of this waste results in environmental damage, risks to human health, and significant loss of valuable materials. Aligning disposal with ESG requires rigorous technical strategies and specific legal compliance.

Brazilian Legislation Applicable to the Disposal of IT Assets

In Brazil, the management of electronic waste is regulated by the National Solid Waste Policy (Law No. 12.305/2010 - planalto.gov.br), which establishes shared responsibility among generators, manufacturers, and public bodies. The Regulation of the National Information System on Solid Waste Management – SINIR (sinir.gov.br) enables efficient monitoring and management of electronic waste.

Practices to Align the Disposal of IT Assets with ESG Goals

To meet ESG objectives, organizations must implement structured disposal processes, including:

• Rigorous inventory and classification: identifying the types and conditions of IT assets.
• Proper destination: using certified processes for recycling and reuse, avoiding negative environmental impacts.
• Specialized collection: promoting responsible electronic waste collection using reliable platforms with proven environmental management, such as electronic scheduling.
• Information security: for media that store sensitive data, sanitization must be ensured according to current technical standards, with the possibility of using specialized services in electronic HD sanitization scheduling.

Positive Impacts of Responsible Management

The adoption of practices aligned with ESG for the disposal of IT assets reduces environmental risks, promotes the circular economy, and strengthens social commitment. Official reports from CETESB (cetesb.sp.gov.br) indicate that proper recycling reduces soil and water contamination, while reuse of components decreases the extraction of raw materials.

Conclusion

Incorporating the responsible disposal of IT assets into sustainability goals is imperative to comply with Brazilian legal requirements and global ESG guidelines. Relying on certified processes, ensuring information security, and engaging the electronic waste logistics chain are essential actions to make these practices feasible.