In 2022, we launched an enhanced recycling program for our headquarters in Herzliya Israel to further engage our employees in environmental practices while contributing to the reduction of our environmental impact. Supported by 40 employee Recycling Champions, we installed recycling bin systems at different locations throughout our offices and educated employees on how to separate office waste effectively. The program includes separate bins for food packaging, paper, drink containers, e-waste, batteries and expired medicine.
Other SolarEdge sites and offices have also undertaken local efforts to reduce environmental impact. For example, our site in Umbertide Italy has created sustainability guidelines, which were distributed to all local employees. The guidelines include several practical steps employees can take during their day-to-day activities to reduce their environmental impact in the areas of energy, water and paper consumption, and reducing waste output.
New office
recycling program
In 2022, 71% of our total waste generated was sent for recycling, with an additional 16% of total waste sent to incineration with energy recovery.
We recognize the challenges of electronic waste as a contributor to environmental degradation and are examining further options to reduce electronic waste from our supply chain with a target to achieve near-zero electronic waste-to-landfill.
All e-waste generated directly at our manufacturing, R&D and logistic sites is collected and handled by certified WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) handlers and recyclers. In general, our products are designed for long-term use and carry multi-year warranties (10-25 years). Nonetheless, we work to ensure the recyclability of our products for their eventual end-of-life stages. Through our long-term engagement with our main e-waste handling companies, we have learned that our solar products (such as inverters and Power Optimizers) can be recycled, and in a cost-effective manner.
Among other actions, we have ensured that the potting (protective polyurethane filling) that coats the assembled circuit boards and critical parts of our Power Optimizers does not create an obstacle for the recycling of the valuable electronic components. The e-waste handling companies have demonstrated to us their developed methods for successfully separating the potting material from the encased e-waste. The potting is also a key factor in assuring the longevity of our Power Optimizers, helping to protect them from weather conditions through their 25 years of warranted lifetime. This allows for reduced material consumption and reduced waste generation, while achieving the increased power production that our systems allow.
In the past year, we have conducted on-site visits with some of our main e-waste handling companies and have found the on-site recycling processes for our products to operate according to our expectations.
We will continue to examine the recyclability of our products (across all company affiliates) to ensure their compatibility within the new circular economy.
We fully comply with all environmental (and other) regulations that apply in all regions where we operate. To date, SolarEdge has not experienced a single environmental incident that resulted in any retaliatory steps from regulators in any country. We have not been responsible for any fines, penalties or sanctions related to environmental regulations.
Sustainability Report 2022 /
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In 2022, 71% of our total waste generated was sent for recycling, with an additional 16% of total waste sent to incineration with energy recovery.
In 2022, we launched an enhanced recycling program for our headquarters in Herzliya Israel to further engage our employees in environmental practices while contributing to the reduction of our environmental impact. Supported by 40 employee Recycling Champions, we installed recycling bin systems at different locations throughout our offices and educated employees on how to separate office waste effectively. The program includes separate bins for food packaging, paper, drink containers, e-waste, batteries and expired medicine.
Other SolarEdge sites and offices have also undertaken local efforts to reduce environmental impact. For example, our site in Umbertide Italy has created sustainability guidelines, which were distributed to all local employees. The guidelines include several practical steps employees can take during their day-to-day activities to reduce their environmental impact in the areas of energy, water and paper consumption, and reducing waste output.
New office
recycling program
We recognize the challenges of electronic waste as a contributor to environmental degradation and are examining further options to reduce electronic waste from our supply chain with a target to achieve near-zero electronic waste-to-landfill.
All e-waste generated directly at our manufacturing, R&D and logistic sites is collected and handled by certified WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) handlers and recyclers. In general, our products are designed for long-term use and carry multi-year warranties (10-25 years). Nonetheless, we work to ensure the recyclability of our products for their eventual end-of-life stages. Through our long-term engagement with our main e-waste handling companies, we have learned that our solar products (such as inverters and Power Optimizers) can be recycled, and in a cost-effective manner.
Among other actions, we have ensured that the potting (protective polyurethane filling) that coats the assembled circuit boards and critical parts of our Power Optimizers does not create an obstacle for the recycling of the valuable electronic components. The e-waste handling companies have demonstrated to us their developed methods for successfully separating the potting material from the encased e-waste. The potting is also a key factor in assuring the longevity of our Power Optimizers, helping to protect them from weather conditions through their 25 years of warranted lifetime. This allows for reduced material consumption and reduced waste generation, while achieving the increased power production that our systems allow.
In the past year, we have conducted on-site visits with some of our main e-waste handling companies and have found the on-site recycling processes for our products to operate according to our expectations.
We will continue to examine the recyclability of our products (across all company affiliates) to ensure their compatibility within the new circular economy.
We fully comply with all environmental (and other) regulations that apply in all regions where we operate. To date, SolarEdge has not experienced a single environmental incident that resulted in any retaliatory steps from regulators in any country. We have not been responsible for any fines, penalties or sanctions related to environmental regulations.
Waste
Management
Sustainability Report 2022 /