ISO 14001

Environmental Policy

Comprehensive Environmental Management System (EMS) policy demonstrating our commitment to environmental protection, carbon neutrality, and sustainable operations.

Policy Owner

COO

Approved By

CEO / Board

Effective Date

Q2 2026+

Review Cycle

Annual

1. Policy Statement

CUI Labs is committed to minimizing our environmental impact and operating sustainably. We recognize our responsibility to protect the environment for current and future generations through responsible resource management and continuous improvement.

Environmental Commitment: Carbon neutrality by 2030, renewable energy >80% by 2027, waste reduction 50% by 2028.

2. Environmental Objectives

Carbon Neutrality

2030

Net-zero carbon emissions

Renewable Energy

>80% by 2027

Clean energy sources

Waste Reduction

50% by 2028

Reduce operational waste

Sustainable Supply Chain

100% by 2029

Verified sustainable suppliers

3. Environmental Aspects & Impacts

Energy Consumption

  • • Data center operations (cloud infrastructure)
  • • Office facilities (HVAC, lighting, equipment)
  • • Employee commuting and business travel
  • • Target: 80% renewable energy by 2027

Electronic Waste

  • • Hardware lifecycle management (servers, laptops)
  • • Responsible disposal and recycling
  • • Extended equipment lifespan programs
  • • Target: 90% recycling rate

Carbon Emissions

  • • Scope 1: Direct emissions (minimal)
  • • Scope 2: Purchased electricity
  • • Scope 3: Supply chain, travel, cloud services
  • • Target: Net-zero by 2030

Supply Chain Impact

  • • Supplier environmental assessment
  • • Sustainable procurement policies
  • • Local sourcing preference
  • • Target: 100% sustainable suppliers by 2029

4. Compliance Obligations

  • Singapore Environmental Protection and Management Act
  • Energy Conservation Act (Singapore)
  • Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act
  • EU regulations (WEEE, RoHS) for European operations
  • Customer environmental requirements (contractual)

5. Resource Efficiency

Energy Efficiency Measures

  • Cloud infrastructure optimization (right-sizing, auto-scaling)
  • Energy-efficient office equipment (ENERGY STAR certified)
  • LED lighting and smart building controls
  • Remote work policy (reduced commuting emissions)

Circular Economy Principles

  • Extend hardware lifespan through maintenance and upgrades
  • Refurbish and redeploy equipment where possible
  • Partner with certified e-waste recyclers
  • Paperless operations (digital-first approach)

6. Monitoring & Measurement

Carbon Footprint

Net-zero by 2030

Quarterly

Energy Consumption

80% renewable by 2027

Monthly

Waste Diversion

90% recycling rate

Monthly

E-Waste Recycling

100% certified disposal

Per disposal

Supplier Sustainability

100% assessed

Annual

Travel Emissions

50% reduction by 2028

Quarterly

7. Emergency Preparedness

  • Environmental incident response procedures
  • Spill prevention and containment plans
  • Emergency contact information and notification procedures
  • Annual emergency response drills

8. Communication & Transparency

CUI Labs commits to transparent environmental reporting:

  • Annual sustainability report (public)
  • Carbon footprint disclosure
  • Environmental performance metrics on website
  • Stakeholder engagement on environmental initiatives

See Sustainability Commitment for detailed reporting.

9. Continuous Improvement

  • Annual environmental targets review and update
  • Innovation in sustainable technologies
  • Employee suggestions for environmental improvements
  • Benchmarking against industry best practices

10. Related Policies

Document ID

POL-ENV-001

Version

1.0

Classification

Public