Together with our customers, our sustainable IT services saved a total of 14 406 tons of CO2 just last year, which is equivalent to:
Barrels of oil burned, or…
Miles driven by car, or…
Kilograms of beef.
You know that when you make new computers, mobile phones and other gadgets, you consume lots of energy, raw materials, water, chemicals and more. And it requires transportations around the world, from the mine to the factory and finally to the consumer. An ordinary computer, for example, consumes 1.8 tonnes (!) of raw materials to manufacture, even though it only weighs a few kilos in the end.
If more IT equipment is saved from recycling (hurray, less e-waste!) and instead reused, the need for new production decreases. It’s good for the environment and for us all. Maybe you have heard the term circular economy? It’s about utilizing products, materials and raw materials longer to better manage the planet’s resources. Here is where reuse and the second hand market becomes a vital component.
Reusing IT products can also be translated into carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e): if you let us reuse say ten of your used computers, your climate footprint will be reduced by over half a ton of carbon dioxide. It corresponds to the energy to heat two to three apartments – for a whole year! Not too shabby. Add printers, screens and mobiles to multiply the environmental benefits.
Reusing old devices has serious potential and positively impacts the environment in multiple ways. So don’t throw away IT equipment unnecessarily. If you’re unsure, contact us, and we’ll tell you about our sustainable IT solutions and how your old devices can get a second chance.
Societal Benefits
Your old IT gadgets are needed by others in the community and often end up in a school somewhere. Most schools do not have the financial ability to buy new computers to all students. Reusing is the key to give future generations good digital tools.
Proof of Your Contribution
We provide you with an environmental report that shows your total CO2 savings for your IT equipment and serves as proof of your environmental efforts. The report can be used as part of your sustainability reporting or for CSRD-reporting.
Promote a Circular Economy
Perhaps you’ve heard the term circular economy? It involves using products, materials, and raw materials for longer to better manage the planet’s resources. Here, reuse and the second-hand market hit the mark spot on.
The IT and electronics industry is quite dirty and many people get treated badly in different parts of the manufacturing chain. It is about child labor, slave labor in mines to finance wars, health-threatening working environments and poor working conditions, to name a few abuses. In our current disposable society, everything will just continue, but if we consumers make sure to use things longer, if we sell what we do not need, buy more used and share the products, we at the same time put pressure on the entire industry to become better and take their responsibility. Action often speaks louder than words.
Reuse has a lot of explosive power and has a positive impact in several ways. You have probably heard of the UN’s 17 global climate targets, and we are tapping into three important areas by extending the lifespan of gadgets: Good education for all (Objective 4), Clean water and sanitation (Objective 6) and Sustainable consumption and production (Objective 12).
Wow, right? So don’t throw away any IT gadgets unnecessarily. If you’re unsure, contact us, and we’ll let you know how your old gadgets can get a second chance.
What is CSRD?
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an EU regulation that requires large and listed companies to report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. It aims to increase transparency and standardize sustainability reporting across the EU. The CSRD replaces the previous Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and applies from January 2024.
