Concerns about our planet’s environment are, and must be, growing. It is up to all of us, from the small user to the largest industry, to contribute and change behavior to save our home. In this sense, large companies have a fundamental role in this mission, especially if we are talking about brands linked to the technology sector.
Thus, a recent report released by Xiaomi reveals that the company is environmentally friendly. And, to prove it, it reveals several actions and activities carried out to promote the preservation of the planet.
Xiaomi shared her 2020 Sustainability Report which states that its products were developed taking into account the environmental impact they may cause, through their manufacturing process.
In this way, the Chinese giant highlights the following actions.
Longer lasting products and recycling incentives
According to the data in the report, Xiaomi is concerned with creating products with a longer life cycle. Therefore, the user has less need to change them in the long run, which generates less waste. In addition, it highlights the ease with which the equipment can be repaired, extending its useful life.
Xiaomi says that it also encourages the collection and recycling of discarded products in China, Europe and India.
There is also mention of the packaging policy, which limits the use of toxic substances, such as certain types of paint and glue. The company shares an example where it shows that a company's packaging does not need glue as it has snap-on tabs.
The report also reads that Mi 10T smartphone line was Xiaomi's first line with a significant reduction of plastic in packaging. As a result, the emission of about a thousand tons of carbon dioxide in China was avoided in 2020.
Greater security and humanitarian actions
In this sector, Xiaomi highlights several of its actions as a way to help governments in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the brand highlights the following aids:
- Donation of 2.7 million masks in China
- Donation of 800,000 masks to Europe
- 50,000 pairs of protective gloves donated to 40 countries
- Donation of 1,000 smartphones for students living in Spain
- Shipping of various health materials to France, UK and Poland during peak virus contagion
Beijing Xiaomi Foundation also donated US$854,000 in medical equipment to 14 countries such as Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Myanmar in July 2020.
Another initiative that can help planet earth is the Xiaomi earthquake detection system. This service has been active since 2020 on the brand's equipment in China and has already reported 29 earthquakes with magnitudes above 4.0. In addition, it has already sent more than 9.4 million alerts to inhabitants of risk areas.
There is also an emphasis on the brand's future $10 billion investment in the electric car market over the next 10 years. This is an important step as Xiaomi considers that it is a sector of fundamental importance for the future of our planet.
You can see the full report on here.
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