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| Hazardous waste |
Electronic and other network waste contains toxic materials that run the risk of environmental damage through land, water or air pollution. Therefore, we ensure responsible disposal of hazardous waste through registered and licensed waste management companies. We will reuse and recycle network equipment where possible.
We disposed 1,889 tonnes of hazardous waste in FY2014, of which 50% was recycled, primarily through recycling scrap copper cables. The reduction of 14% compared to FY2013 is due to fewer disposal of lead acid batteries in our network operations. |
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We actively monitor our waste management practices both as part of doing business and in the corporate environment.
The success of our waste management strategy depends on the awareness of how and when we generate waste. We have continued to undertake initiatives in FY2014 to create awareness among employees and promoting best practices.
Our EMS ensures that we follow responsible waste disposal practices by continuing to monitor our waste by the types of materials used and disposed. Hazardous waste types include scrap optical fibre and copper cables as well as lead acid batteries. Non-hazardous waste includes cafeteria and general solid waste. In FY2014, we disposed a total of 4,124 tonnes of waste, of which 25.6% was recycled. |
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