Lenovo Statement Concerning Waste of Electrical andElectronic Equipment (WEEE)
April 7, 2017

Lenovo’s commitment to operating sustainably does not end at product purchase. We
offer environmentally sound product take-back and recycling programs to business andconsumer customers, respectively, in many countries around the world. These offerings
are designed to satisfy specific customer and geographic needs while maximizing thereuse, recycling, and/or environmental disposal of replaced and end-of-life products, parts,
and waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Lenovo’s Commitment
Lenovo is committed to a safe and healthy environment and strives to ensure compliancewith WEEE legislation across the world. Lenovo and all products sold by Lenovo willcomply with WEEE legislation by:
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designing our equipment with consideration to future dismantling, recovery, reuse
and recycling requirements;
marking our products with the required symbols and informing users of their
obligation to separate WEEE from general waste and dispose of it throughprovided recycling systems;
reporting information as required by each legislation;
facilitating the collection, recycling and disposal of WEEE from private households
and other than private households (businesses) as defined by applicableregulations;providing information to treatment centers according to the requirements definedby local regulations.

Lenovo continues to work with WEEE consortia, recycling suppliers and our distributors /resellers to provide efficient processes for complying with WEEE obligations and wecontinue to refine those processes. Lenovo closely monitors developments regarding
upcoming WEEE regulations and their transposition into national laws, as well as changes
to existing WEEE and Ecodesign regulations, to ensure we continue meeting upcoming
requirements by the date they become effective.
Global WEEE – Marking and Compliance
Lenovo complies with WEEE marking and other requirements in all geographies where we
do business. The WEEE marking on Lenovo products applies to all countries with WEEE
and e-waste regulations (e.g., European Directive 2012/19/EC, India E-Waste
Management Rules, various US state and Canadian provincial regulations, etc.). Lenovo
products are labeled in accordance with local regulations concerning WEEE, asapplicable. These regulations determine the framework for the return and recycling ofused products as applicable within each geography. Specifically required labels areapplied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away as generalwaste, but rather put in the established collective systems for reclamation.
For more information on Lenovo’s product recycling programs by country, please visit:
http://www.lenovo.com/recycling

The European Union’s Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE)The EU Directive 2012/19/EC (also referred to as “WEEE recast” or WEEE 2”) of theEuropean Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronicequipment (WEEE) came into force on August 13, 2013, and has been transposed into
national law by EU member states. Directive 2012/19/EC replaced Directive 2002/96/EC,
which had been in force since February 13, 2005 and was repealed with enforcement ofWEEE2. The EU WEEE Directive was created to improve the collection, reuse andrecycling of WEEE throughout the EU, and to reduce the level of non-recycled waste.
The directive gave some flexibility to EU member states in implementing their individual
WEEE regulations, which lead to varying implementation requirements by country andmay involve considerations beyond those reflected in this document. This statement is notintended and shall not be interpreted or construed to be legal advice or to be legallybinding on Lenovo or any third party.

EU WEEE: Obligations for Buyers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
As of 13 August 2005, in each EU member state where a WEEE scheme has been
implemented, disposal of EEE waste other than in accordance with the scheme isprohibited. Generally, the schemes require collection and recycling of a broad range ofEEE products, including personal computers. Lenovo PCs (desktops, notebooks, tablets,and similar products) fall within the scope of the directive and the implemented member
state regulations. All such Lenovo products that have reached end-of-life must not be
disposed as general waste, but instead put into the collection and recycling systemprovided in the relevant jurisdiction.

EU WEEE: Collection and Recycling of WEEE
Lenovo takes responsibility for the collection and recycling of WEEE where Lenovo islegally responsible for those obligations. In other countries, where the Business Partner isthe legally responsible party, we expect the Lenovo Business Partner to take responsibility
for all applicable obligations related to the importing and sale of Lenovo products including
notification of authorities, reporting, showing registration numbers and/or visible fees oncustomer invoices, and collection and treatment of WEEE.

Where Lenovo is responsible for the collection and treatment of WEEE, Lenovo has
established different processes depending upon whether the WEEE is from privatehouseholds or other than private households (businesses).

EU WEEE: WEEE from Private Households
For WEEE from private households in EU countries where Lenovo imports products,Lenovo has met its obligations by joining national consortia in applicable countries andfunding its share of their activity. Typically, these consortia collect waste from municipal
collection points and arrange for its reuse, treatment or environmentally conscious
disposal. WEEE may be brought by private households to municipality collection points
and/or consortia collection points if they are offered in the local jurisdiction, or WEEE may
also be returned to larger EEE retailers who accept WEEE when selling a new equivalent
product or on a general basis (the customer should check with a retailer near them on
actual take-back possibilities).

EU WEEE: WEEE from Other Than Private Households
For other than private household WEEE in the EU, Lenovo meets its obligations in thosecountries by joining consortia (where available for such purposes) or contracting with theEuropean Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) to provide collection and treatment
services for WEEE from eligible businesses.
In the EU, for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) purchased before 13 August
2005, Lenovo will arrange for collection and treatment without charge to the customer(regardless of manufacturer) if part of a 1:1 replacement sale. For all Lenovo products puton the market after 13 August 2005, Lenovo will arrange for the collection and treatment of
the products regardless of whether a Lenovo replacement product is purchased. Otherarrangements or agreements differing from the above may be agreed on contractual level
if they are in scope of the directive or local jurisdiction. It is a requirement that the products
to be collected are in a condition that will not endanger those collecting them.

WEEE Compliance in Other Geographies
China WEEEThe Regulations for the Administration of the Recovery and Disposal of Waste Electricand Electronic Products have been adopted at the Executive Meeting of the State on
August 20, 2008. The Regulations are effective as of January 1, 2011.
The State implements a system of recovery by multiple channels and centralized disposal
with respect to waste electric and electronic products. The recovery and disposal of, andany activities in relation to, the waste electric and electronic products listed in theCatalogue of Waste Electric and Electronic Products for Disposal 2014 shall be governedby these Regulations.
For more information on China WEEE, please visit:
http://support.lenovo.com.cn/activity/551.htm
Americas WEEEIn the Americas, WEEE regulations are managed at different levels based on jurisdiction,
including country, state, provincial, territory, and city requirements. Lenovo is committed
to meeting our recycling obligations in the Americas and has established a comprehensive
network of programs to meet these requirements.
For full details on local recycling options in the Americas, please visit
www.lenovo.com/recycling and select your country.
India WEEE
India WEEE is enforced from 1st May 2012 as the first WEEE in the country through theIndia E-waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. This law is amended and repealedby E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016. Lenovo ensures it will meet the requirements
under this law. To meet its obligation, Lenovo offers free PC recycling thru its authorized
recycling partner and promotes reuse and recycling of end-of-life products.
For full details on local recycling options, please visit www.lenovo.com/recycling andselect India from the country dropdown menu.
RussiaRussia has a single recycling law that covers recycling and return of WEEE, batteries andpackaging. Effective from January 2015, in Russia the Law on Waste Production andConsumption N 89-FZ1998, as amended by N 458-FZ, introduced the extended producer
responsibility (EPR) principle. This places take-back and recycling obligations on
producers/importers. Lenovo complies with the legal requirements directly or via Lenovo
Business Partners in Russia.
For recycling possibilities in Russia, please contact your local municipality.