Sustainable Procurement Policy

Weee Recycle ICT is dedicated to a sustainable supply chain strategy that is in complete harmony with our mission of fostering sustainable growth. We channel our investments into sustainability through collaborations within the supply chain, refined processes, and our workforce, allowing us to achieve sustainable results through our procurement efforts. We motivate our suppliers, partners, and subcontractors to join us in this pledge.

As a mission-oriented IT service provider with a reputation as a top-tier recycling facility that achieves zero waste to landfill, Weee Recycle ICT is poised to take a leadership role in sustainable supply chain practices and the circular economy, sharing this expertise for the benefit of the planet. Weee Recycle ICT intends to accomplish this by putting the following strategies into action.

AspectStrategy
Carbon emissionsTo quantify Weee Recycle ICT’s current carbon emissions and develop a plan to manage these as part of Weee Recycle ICT’s drive towards Net Zero by 2030, with interim milestones and transparent reporting of progress.
Circular EconomyTo operate a best-in-class recycling and reuse facility with Zero to Landfill accreditation championing repair and reuse whenever possible.
CustomersTo arrange regular customer events to educate and support customers in combined collaborative sustainable business activities such as energy usage reduction technologies, maximising equipment longevity and the benefits of end of life equipment recycling.
Environmental ManagementTo reduce the key environmental impacts of supply chain operations and work with suppliers and subcontractors to minimise and manage these impacts and ensure legal compliance.
Ethical SourcingTo source products, materials and services ethically and to empower employees to raise any concerns.
Labour StandardsTo increase awareness of acceptable labour practices and the hazards of modern slavery, both within Weee Recycle ICT and the wider supply chain.
Materials UsageTo minimise waste and move to using more sustainable materials in products and packaging. To encourage suppliers and customers to do the same.
PaymentTo pay our supply chain in line with agreed payment terms.
PeopleTo recruit locally where possible and provide training and opportunities for apprenticeships and work experience.
Supporting Smaller SuppliersTo pro-actively work with small and medium sized suppliers and local businesses who support Weee Recycle ICT’s aims to offer them the opportunity to join our supply chain.
Supply chain managementA robust onboarding processes for new suppliers, both of goods and services, to ensure their aims and values are aligned with those of Weee Recycle ICT. Regular review of existing suppliers. Both Weee Recycle ICT and suppliers shall comply with Weee Recycle ICT’s Supplier Code of Conduct.