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Sustainability

Small steps create big impacts

Smith is committed to protecting the environment through our procedures and practices, and we have adopted an environmental policy to identify materials that meet international environmental standards. But, as with everything at Smith, we aren’t content to just meet expectations. We strive to exceed industry and regulatory requirements when it comes to our commitment to sustainability.

Facilities

 

 

We’ve made significant upgrades to our headquarters building as a part of our extensive programs and practices to improve energy efficiency and our overall environmental footprint.

 

Rooftop solar panels

Smith has approximately 134kW-AC installed on our Houston headquarters’ roof.

Covered parking bifacial solar modules

Our bifacial modules produce sustainable, efficient, and low-cost energy, while also providing ample shade for our electric-vehicle charging stations.

Electric-vehicle charging stations

Smith’s six EV stations allow employees and guests to sustainably recharge their vehicles while onsite.

Solar thermal water heating system

Our solar thermal water heating system helps to reduce our total energy consumption.

LED interior lighting

Smith’s LED interior lighting is motion activated to help ensure we are conserving power whenever possible.

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Procedures

Smith is globally certified to ISO 14001:2015. This certification provides a framework for Smith’s environmental management systems and recognizes our commitment to following industry best practices for sustainability. Smith’s Houston headquarters are R2-certified. R2 establishes guidelines for responsibly managing retired electronic equipment, components, and materials. Additionally, our Amsterdam hub is accredited to WEEELABEX and is recognized as compliant to WEEE.

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Packaging

With billions of products shipped worldwide each year, our packaging is a significant opportunity for Smith to positively impact the environment. Our commitment to using only 100% recycled materials in our packaging gives those materials new life and helps to reduce waste in our landfills, while still maintaining our high standards for ESD compliance and safety.

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A Greener Supply Chain
Smith is partnering with the Circular Drive Initiative and Open Compute Project to develop effective, long-term solutions that promote sustainable practices within the tech industry.

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Certifications and Affiliations
Smith’s sustainability efforts are backed by numerous third-party certifications, accreditations, and memberships, and we continue to look for new ways to create positive impacts on the environment.
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ISO 14001

Smith’s environmental management system promotes an environmentally conscious workplace and continuous compliance with applicable regulations.

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R2

Smith’s adherence to specified e-waste practices underscores our deep commitment to supporting a healthy and responsible global recycling stream.

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WEEELABEX

Smith conforms to the EN 50625 standards for responsible processing and disposing of electronic waste.

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Circular Drive Initiative

As a member of the Circular Drive Initiative, Smith supports the secure and sustainable reuse of storage hardware to help reduce e-waste in the electronics supply chain.

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IAITAM

Our IAITAM membership supports Smith’s involvement in the full IT asset-management lifecycle and enhances the efficiency, ROI, and risk avoidance achieved by following industry best practices.

Smith's Intelligent ITAD™ program has remarketed
nearly 2 million components since 2019,
helping to combat global e-waste and build a robust circular economy within the electronic-component industry.

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