Sustainability
Giving HDD Rare Earth Elements New Life
Explore Western Digital’s sustainable efforts to recover rare earth materials from used hard drives and minimize environmental waste.
April 17, 2025 • 7 min read Data
Net-Zero Supply Chain
The global supply chain accounts for some 80% of global emissions, according to the World Economic Forum. Raw materials, agricultural products, and high-end consumer goods crisscross the globe, so every kilogram of C02 saved is a win for climate action. While it’s exciting to imagine a Solarpunk future of green hydrogen tankers and electric aircraft, […]
October 3, 2023 • 6 min read Data
Why Collaboration Matters for Climate Action
Western Digital's HDD business unit works with academics and government to catalyze climate action and meet ESG goals.
August 22, 2023 • 6 min read Technology
For the Future: How Western Digital Achieves ESG Excellence
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a real business focus for companies around the world. Respecting the planet improves local habitats and communities while driving down costs. To achieve its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, Western Digital leverages its technological and engineering expertise at all levels of the business. As a worldwide manufacturer […]
April 22, 2023 • 5 min read Technology
Recharged: How Data Builds Better Batteries
Batteries are vital in the effort to electrify our economies. Collecting battery data improves batteries and fights climate change.
January 24, 2023 • 6 min read Technology
Building the Future: Manufacturing’s Sustainable Reset
The Fourth Industrial Revolution presents a unique opportunity to reimagine industrial manufacturing as more sustainable and equitable.
October 7, 2022 • 5 min read Technology
A Sustainable Future, Built by Data
Our 2020 Sustainability Report covers our transition to renewable energy, reduction in consumer packaging, new drive recycle program, and much more.
August 7, 2020 • 6 min read People
Spending Earth Day with Global Wildlife Photographers
To celebrate Earth Day, we sat down with five global ambassadors to see how they're using their wildlife photography to prompt environmental conservation.
April 22, 2020 • 12 min read People
We’re Honoring Earth Day Virtually!
From virtual volunteering to eco-friendly community grants, we're committed to caring for the environment on Earth Day and beyond.
April 21, 2020 • 4 min read People
Our Global Supply Chain is Using Data Toward a Paperless Future
Shipping millions of HDDs and SSDs around the world is no small feat. Find out how our global supply chain is using data to reduce our carbon footprint.
April 20, 2020 • 4 min read People