Global Take Back Service

Performance

30

Countries

were provided with ASUS recycling service in 2023

82

%

of the sales market worldwide was provided with recycling service in 2023

13

%

total weight of e-waste was recycled worldwide in 2023

According to the third edition of "The Global E-Waste Monitor 2020", 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste were generated worldwide in 2019, with only 17.4% recycling rate. It also estimated that e-waste will increase to 74 million tonnes by 2030.

On the other hand, e-waste contains high-value or critical raw materials. If these raw materials are properly recycled, reused and processed, a green circular industry can be formed through the resource regeneration process, which has great impact on economic development, human rights and environmental protection.

Furthermore, the "2022 Report on the Transboundary Movement of Electronic Waste" delves deeper into the global flow of transboundary electronic waste. It reveals that the handling of electronic waste is often unknown, with the majority being disposed of, traded, or recycled in non-compliant or environmentally harmful ways. It is recommended that governments and businesses strengthen international supervision, management, and cooperation to enhance the efficiency of resource recycling. With the establishment of robust regulatory frameworks, ensuring proper treatment of electronic waste is essential.

Global Take Back Service

ASUS supports the circular economy based on its producer responsibility. We meet the waste recycling regulations in each country, and have created free product recycling services in major sales markets including Greater China, Europe, the Americas, India, and Oceania. We established the ASUS Hardware Recycling Guidelines with stricter requirements than laws and regulations. We use this to ensure that waste can be disassembled into resources with value for reuse and prevent inappropriate disposal or illegal processing.

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Recycling Company Management Regulations

Recycling companies in collaboration with ASUS must comply with the Basel Convention and meet the qualifications recognized by the local government or internationally recognized electronic waste recycling standards. To prevent the severe impact on human health and environmental pollution caused by inappropriate disposal, the company established the " ASUS Hardware Recycling Guidelines " based on international recycling standards. We also established three recycling company management procedures that include new supplier approval, continuous risk management, and performance evaluation.

Step1.

Certified Partners

Certicate requirements: ISO 14001
Recycler qualifications: international recycler standards such as e-Stewards/ Responsible Recycling (R2)/ WEELABEX, or proof of compliance with local governments

Step2.

Continue to Monitor

Annual audit: conduct on-site or document audits in accordance with international recycler standards

Step3.

Evaluation of Results

Manufacturers that do not pass the audit will be replaced

Key Points for the Audit and Management of Recycling Companies

Management of downstream companies and compliance

Verify that first-tier recycling companies have contractual relationships with downstream companies to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.

Plant environment and operational safety

They must have work environment protection systems to ensure the safety of employees.

Management system

They must have environmental, health, and safety management plans.

Waste storage environment

Ensure the appropriate storage of e-waste and materials with substances of very high concern.

Hazardous material handling and tracking

Ensure that hazardous materials are appropriately handled and tracked to their final destination.

Documentation and management of records

Ensure that recycling companies retain all necessary documentation and records to prove their compliance status.

Labor rights

Ensure that employees are not forced laborers, prisoners, or children, and that employees are treated equally and provided with due benefits.




In 2023, ASUS conducted 15 annual audits on recycling vendors and found no significant deficiencies. The main issues identified were incomplete document and record management. Under the requirement to provide improvement plans within 30 days and complete the improvements within three months, all identified issues were successfully rectified.
 

 

Percentage of Deficiencies in Each Management Dimension of Recycling Vendors