Managing the Environmental and Regulatory Challenges of Electronic Waste

Electronic devices are essential to business operations. With technology changing at a brisk pace, many companies update their equipment frequently, and this means looking for ways to properly dispose of equipment and devices that no longer serve a purpose. Telecommunications equipment, security systems, computers, monitors, printers, mobile phones and other electronic waste often contain toxic metals like mercury and lead, along with valuable amounts of copper, gold and other materials.

Companies that manage their supply chains and distribution in a sustainable manner lower the risks of pollution and liabilities while burnishing their reputation as responsible environmental stewards. To protect their organizations and its reputation, companies need to implement effective e-waste management strategies and secure the most appropriate insurance coverage available for any remaining e-waste exposures.