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SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / This Cybersecurity Awareness month, SK tes, a leading provider of secure IT asset disposition (ITAD) and lifecycle services, is calling on organizations on take a closer look at one of the most overlooked cybersecurity threats: end-of-life IT equipment.

While companies invest heavily in firewalls, endpoint protection, and threat detection, many fail to recognize the hidden risks lurking in their retired hardware. From hard drives to mobile phones, switches and routers, outdated devices often retain sensitive data that can be exploited if not properly managed.

“Managing retired IT equipment isn’t just a logistical task, it’s a cybersecurity imperative,” says Tom Hoof, Group IT Director, “There are many examples of routers resold with corporate credentials still intact, and storage drives containing medical records end up in in second-hand markets. These are evidence of poor or missing processes and systemic risks.”

Recent reports have highlighted worrying breaches:

• Refurbished routers containing sensitive corporate information

• Firewall devices leaking global configuration data

• Hard drives with patient health information sold at public markets

A common misconception is that factory resetting a device is a device is sufficient. It’s not. SK tes advocates for data erasure that meets recognized data destruction standards such as NIST 800-88 and the newer IEE 2883:2022, which require not just data destruction but also verification that data is irretrievable.

SK tes warns that improper disposal of IT assets isn’t just a technical oversight, it’s a serious compliance risk. Mishandling retired devices can lead fo breaches of major global data protection regulations including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIS2 and DORA. These frameworks mandate strict controls over how sensitive data is stored, accessed, and destroyed.

When hard drives, or other equipment containing confidential information are discarded without proper sanitization, companies risk leaking personal health data, financial records or proprietary business information. The consequences can include hefty fines, legal action, and irreparable damage to brand reputation and customer trust.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, SK tes urges IT leaders, compliance officers and procurement teams to ask: “Do we know where our retired assets are, how they are being managed and what’s still on them?”. Mishandling this technology, from USB drives to laptops to servers, can lead to serious consequences.

To help organizations navigate this critical phase of the IT lifecycle SK tes is offering a free 8-point Checklist for Secure IT Asset Disposition. This practical guide outlines essential steps to ensure data is properly wiped, verified and disposed of in line with industry standards standards. Visit www.sktes.com to download the checklist.

About SK tes:
Since our formation in 2005, SK tes, a subsidiary of SK ecoplant, has grown to become a global leader in sustainable battery recycling and technology lifecycle services. We provide comprehensive services for battery recycling, extracting scarce materials from used batteries at purity rates high enough that they can be reused in the manufacturing supply chain.

SK tes has over 40 owned facilities across 22 countries offering unmatched service-level consistency, consistent commercials, lower logistics costs, local compliance experts in-region, support in local time zones and languages, and a deep understanding of transboundary movement globally.

For more information about SK tes and global capabilities, please visit our website www.sktes.com.

SOURCE: SK tes

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SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / SK tes, a global leader in technology lifecycle management, today released its annual Sustainability Report, highlighting transformative progress towards net-zero and zero-waste goals. Through innovative strategies and pioneering partnerships, SK tes continues to redefine what responsible technology disposition looks like for the world’s largest enterprises and hyperscale data centers.

“At SK tes, sustaining tomorrow is not just a commitment, it is the foundation of what we do,” said Jae Cho, Chief Executive Officer of SK tes. “We recognize the need to go beyond resource conservation and actively decarbonize our operations and supply chain.”

In 2024, SK tes made significant strides: recycling 136 million kilograms of materials and reusing 3.2 million assets, resulting in 130,883 tons of CO₂e emissions avoided. Energy intensity decreased by 17%, while reuse and recycling volumes rose by 21% and 41%, respectively. Server processing volumes surged by 120%, highlighting SK tes’ role as a critical partner in responsible decommissioning.

This year’s report showcases how SK tes is setting a new benchmark for sustainable IT asset disposition (ITAD) and battery recycling. The company’s philosophy of going beyond basic sustainability actions is reflected in every facet of its strategy:

Beyond Targets: Driving measurable decarbonization across operations

Beyond Boundaries: Creating social impact through global community partnerships

Beyond Disposition: Empowering clients to decarbonize their supply chains through responsible technology lifecycle management

SK tes has formally committed to validated science-based targets covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, reinforcing its dedication to full spectrum decarbonization across its entire value chain.

In addition to environmental leadership, SK tes is expanding its social initiatives across global regions. By partnering with social enterprises and disability organizations, the company is driving meaningful change in the communities it serves.

Our ambitious three-stage Carbon Roadmap is designed to support clients in achieving their net-zero and zero-waste goals. By measuring, managing, and reducing emissions, SK tes is leading the charge in sustainable technology solutions.

“We are proud to lead by example and provide our clients with the tools they need to meet their sustainability goals,” added Cho. “Our validated science-based targets and comprehensive strategies ensure that we are meeting the needs of today and shaping the standards of tomorrow.”

For more information on SK tes’ sustainability initiatives and how we are helping clients achieve their environmental goals, visit www.sktes.com/sustainability.

About SK tes:
Since our formation in 2005, SK tes, a subsidiary of SK ecoplant, has grown to become a global leader in sustainable battery recycling and technology lifecycle services. We provide comprehensive services for battery recycling, extracting scarce materials from used batteries at purity rates high enough that they can be reused in the manufacturing supply chain.

SK tes has over 40 owned facilities across 22 countries offering unmatched service-level consistency, consistent commercials, lower logistics costs, local compliance experts in-region, support in local time zones and languages, and a deep understanding of transboundary movement globally.

For more information about SK tes and global capabilities, please visit our website www.sktes.com.

SOURCE: SK tes

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Validation from Science Based Targets initiative demonstrates that the global leader in ITAD services is committed to mitigating climate change through sustainable business practices.

SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / September 29, 2025 / SK tes, a global leader in sustainable IT asset disposition (ITAD) and technology lifecycle services, announces that the Science Based Targets initiative has validated the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory and reductions targets.

The action confirms that SK tes has developed plans that will allow the company to meet both its short-term emissions goals as well as its net-zero carbon by 2050 goal, and demonstrates that SK tes is committed to environmentally sustainable business practices.

“SBTi’s validation of our emissions targets shows that SK tes is committed to significantly reduce our carbon footprint, both from our internal processes and in how we do business with clients and partners worldwide,” said Alvin Piadasa, group sustainability director at SK tes.”As the first ITAD to make this commitment, we aim to inspire others to act — our impact goes beyond reuse; it drives real environmental change.”

With 40-plus facilities worldwide, SK tes assists clients in more than 100 countries in managing the commissioning, deployment, and retirement of technology devices and components. It provides comprehensive lifecycle services for technology devices, from deployment to decommissioning to disposition.

The Science Based Targets initiative and SBTi Services develop standards, tools and guidance based on the latest findings in climate science that allow organizations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to levels needed to prevent catastrophic global heating. Businesses that receive SBTi Services validation demonstrate to their customers and investors that they are taking responsibility for preventing the worst impacts of climate change.

The SK tes GHG emissions reduction targets, as validated by SBTI Services, include:

Near-term targets: Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year, and reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 51.6% per dollar of value add within the same timeframe.

Long-term targets: Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2023 base year.

Overall Net-Zero Target: Commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.

Scope 1 emissions are greenhouse gases that an organization emits from sources it owns or controls directly, such as exhaust from an engine or furnace. Scope 2 emissions are indirect, such as the organization’s purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling produced by a utility or other generator.

Scope 3 emissions, also known as lifecycle or value chain emissions, include those generated across a product’s lifecycle — for example, fuel burned to manufacture or operate it, or emissions from employees commuting to work.

In baseline year 2023, SK tes emitted about 6,400 tons of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and was responsible for another 54,600 tons of Scope 3 emissions. Under its targets, the company would reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 3,700 tons by 2030 and about 6000 tons by 2050. Scope 3 emissions intensity would fall to 28,000 tons by 2030 and absolute emissions by about 150,000 tons by 2050 taking into account compounded business growth.

In its validation report, SBTi concluded that SK tes’ “targeted near-term reduction between the base year and the most recent year leads to emissions reductions in line with a 1.5°C pathway,” the limit set in the international treaty on climate change known as the Paris Agreement, adopted by 195 nations in 2015.

“SK tes believes that the company and the planet are inextricably connected, and by creating a pathway that aligns with the targets of the Paris Agreement, we are taking action to ensure a bright and prosperous future for both,” Piadasa said.

To learn more about SK tes services and its commitment to sustainability, visit https://www.sktes.com/.

About SK tes

Since our formation in 2005, SK tes, a subsidiary of SK ecoplant, has grown to become a global leader in sustainable battery recycling and technology lifecycle services. We provide comprehensive services for battery recycling, extracting scarce materials from used batteries at purity rates high enough that they can be reused in the manufacturing supply chain.

SK tes has over 40 owned facilities across 22 countries offering unmatched service-level consistency, consistent commercials, lower logistics costs, local compliance experts in-region, support in local time zones and languages, and a deep understanding of transboundary movement globally.

SOURCE: SK tes

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