74Software

Waste

E-waste Management

74Software has identified electronic waste (e-waste) as the most significant waste stream for the company. All electronic waste at 74Software is collected and recycled through certified e-waste recycling partners, ensuring responsible processing.

Obsolete equipment is sent to certified facilities to support the circular economy by enabling reuse, refurbishment, and recycling. Additionally, Axway donates equipment to employees and charitable organisations.

The Company promotes the circular economy, limits waste production, and optimises recycling through its supply chain via the Supplier and Partner Charter.

2024 E-waste Data

As a software company, electronic waste (e-waste) is the most significant waste stream for 74Software. Hazardous and non-hazardous waste are not considered material to the Group. Due to the SBS acquisition in Q3 2024, comprehensive e-waste reporting across all 74Software Group sites was not possible. The only available data is presented in the table below. Additionally, information on incineration and landfill disposal could not be obtained.

*Covers Axway's headquarters in Paris and the e-waste collected during the relocation of Axway's data centres in France and Romania in 2024.

Partnership Initiatives

74Software collaborates with recycling companies to ensure the responsible processing and recycling of electronic equipment. This partnership extends the lifecycle of IT assets, maximises the recovery of valuable materials, reduces the environmental impact of electronic waste, and promotes sustainable practices within the industry.

In 2024, 74Software partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to collect IT equipment while optimising data centres in Paris and Bucharest. This initiative resulted in an avoided environmental impact of 42,245.56 kg CO₂ emissions compared to landfill disposal, based on the Consequential Life Cycle Analysis Method.

In July 2024, the Lebanese team successfully donated over 200 obsolete IT items, including desktops, servers, screens, printers, and scanners, to Live Love Recycle, a non-profit organisation dedicated to environmental preservation in Beirut.

Waste Management Approach

74Software is committed to responsible e-waste management, aiming to minimise environmental impact through regulatory compliance and employee awareness. While no formal global waste management policy is in place, objectives focus on reducing e-waste through reuse, refurbishment, and increased recycling. Axway prioritises donating equipment to employees or charitable organisations.

Equipment release requests are initiated by relevant stakeholders, and the Accounting Department verifies the purchase date to ensure compliance with tax regulations. The IT Department assesses the equipment's condition and determines if repairs are required. Once all personal data has been securely erased, final compliance checks are conducted before equipment is donated either to solidarity partners for educational purposes or to eco-organisations for responsible recycling.