Google’s 2026 Environmental Report discloses real scale but leaves key circularity metrics undisclosed. We break down what Google gets right, where the reporting falls short, and what it means for ITAD and recycling companies pursuing hyperscaler business.
Sustainability
ERI confirms ITAD shift toward minerals
Electronic Recyclers International’s newly released fiscal 2025 Impact Report details the company’s environmental, governance and operational performance, while also offering a window into how one of North America’s largest ITAD and electronics recycling companies...
The ITAD Sustainability Roadmap: 20 Strategic Actions for a Shifting ESG Environment
The ESG debate in the United States has entered a more politically charged phase. Various groups continue to challenge the role of ESG considerations in business decisions, but the central question is whether this backlash represents a meaningful weakening of enterprise demand for sustainability reporting and environmental performance measurement. This analysis examines what that shift means for ITAD providers and outlines twenty strategic actions companies should consider to remain competitive within enterprise accounts. A downloadable roadmap and client checklist accompanies the analysis for executives evaluating internal capabilities and prioritizing investment.
Apple leads on inputs, faces questions on ITAD
Apple’s latest environmental milestone, a claim that 30% of the material in all products it shipped in 2025 was...
Compliance: What Recent BAN and EPA Actions Reveal About Systemic Compliance Weaknesses
The recent Basel Action Network findings on outbound e-waste shipments by several U.S.-based ITAD operators have...
California Sets the Pace for Climate Regulation: Can Suppliers, Vendors and Contractors Meet Rising Client Demands?
California is setting a powerful precedent in climate regulation with its expansive new climate disclosure laws, now...
iPhone 17’s Sustainability Profile Improves in Recycled Content and Security, But Repairability Stagnates
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max arrive with a mix of sustainability upgrades, new design choices, and expanded...
Corporate Sustainability Brief: Samsung Electronics
I recently moderated a session at REMA 2025 in San Diego with Samsung Electronics' sustainability leaders, Daniel...
Sustainability in Practice: Reviewing Hitachi Digital Services’ Strategy
So I spent some time researching how Hitachi Digital Services runs its business—specifically through the lens of...