Waste Management Policy

Senovo IT – Waste Management Policy

Introduction

Senovo IT’s Waste Management Policy (hereinafter “Policy”) outlines the duties and obligations of all Senovo IT employees and/or consultants (hereinafter “Staff”). For the avoidance of doubt, the Policy shall be updated from time to time by Senovo IT and shall remain at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Any changes shall be communicated to the team via email.

1. About this Policy

1.1 This Policy outlines Senovo IT’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. It details the procedures for conducting such activity.

1.2 Senovo IT would like to highlight its commitment to the following:

• 1.2.1 Compliance with all applicable national and local environmental legislation and regulations.
• 1.2.2 Prevention of pollution by using our best endeavours to reduce consumption, recycle materials, and dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
• 1.2.3 Reduction of staff environmental impact by encouraging all staff to use public transportation systems for their commute to and from the office.

2. Senovo IT’s Responsibility

2.1 Senovo IT shall use its best endeavours to comply with the following:

• 2.1.1 Conduct all activities in accordance with applicable local environmental laws and regulations.
• 2.1.2 Conserve energy and natural resources.
• 2.1.3 Encourage staff to use public transport for their commute to and from the office.
• 2.1.4 Reduce, reuse, and recycle to enhance waste management and minimise waste generation.
• 2.1.5 Inform all employees of this environmental policy.
• 2.1.6 Continue to review and minimise environmental impacts.

3. Our Combined Responsibility

3.1 Energy Conservation

• 3.1.1 Turn off lights when not in use and utilise natural light where possible.
• 3.1.2 Turn off all work equipment at the end of every workday.
• 3.1.3 Turn off power outlets at the end of every workday.
• 3.1.4 Activate power-down features on computers to enter low-power or sleep mode when not in use.
• 3.1.5 Unplug equipment that drains energy even when not in use (e.g. phone chargers, fans, coffee makers, desktop printers, radios).
• 3.1.6 Limit the use of space heaters.

3.2 Reduction of Material Consumption

• 3.2.1 Effective from January 30th, 2024, Senovo IT shall operate paperlessly unless required for administrative processes.

3.3 Reduction of Fossil Fuel Consumption and Air Pollution

• 3.3.1 Encourage the use of public transportation for commutes to and from the office.

3.4 Minimise Waste and Increase Recycling

• 3.4.1 Recycle paper, paper products, plastics, binders, folders, catalogues, boxes, bottles, cans, batteries, electronics, toner, and ink cartridges wherever possible.
• 3.4.2 Donate used furniture and electronics through local community outlets.

3.5 Minimise Toxic and Hazardous Waste

• 3.5.1 Do not pour toxic or hazardous substances down the drain.
• 3.5.2 Reduce the use of toxic chemicals and use less toxic alternatives wherever possible.
• 3.5.3 Do not use or purchase mercury or mercury-containing equipment unless prior approval has been obtained.
• 3.5.4 Dispose of hazardous chemicals appropriately and in accordance with local guidelines.