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Home ยป Elevating IT Asset Disposition to Drive ESG, Environmental Leadership

Elevating IT Asset Disposition to Drive ESG, Environmental Leadership

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February 10, 2025
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IT Asset Disposition trends in 2025
IT Asset Disposition trends in 2025

IT Asset Disposition trends in 2025

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Writer: Xperien CEO Wale Arewa

The focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become a critical element in strategic decision-making.

CIOs are increasingly aligning their businesses with sustainability, from reducing carbon footprints to fostering social equity. However, a critical contributor to these goals often goes unnoticed – IT hardware.

Contrary to the perception that used IT equipment is merely e-waste, it holds significant potential to advance ESG objectives.

By leveraging IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) as a strategic tool, businesses can unlock the environmental, social, and governance value hidden within their IT assets while demonstrating leadership in responsible business practices.

ITAD: The key to ESG success

The lifecycle of IT hardware, from procurement to disposal, carries considerable environmental and social implications.

Used IT equipment, when managed responsibly, can help organisations mitigate their carbon footprint, promote circular economy principles, support social responsibility initiatives and mitigate the opportunities for data loss.

CIOs play a pivotal role in this endeavour. While they understand the operational importance of IT hardware, many overlook its potential to drive ESG outcomes.

By adopting sustainable practices throughout the asset lifecycle, CIOs can align IT operations with broader corporate ESG goals.

Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) face the daunting task of quantifying their organisationโ€™s ESG impact, particularly regarding IT assets.

Accredited IT Asset Management (ITAM) service providers offer crucial support by gathering Scope 3 carbon sequestration data, tracking social impacts, and ensuring compliance with ESG reporting standards.

ITAD is no longer just about compliance = itโ€™s about creating tangible value. With the ITAD market expected to exceed USD 51 billion by 2030, its role in shaping governance, risk management, and sustainability is undeniable.

Collaborating for sustainable impact

To effectively integrate ITAD into ESG strategies, organisations must adopt a multifaceted approach. Collaboration across departments, from legal and finance to marketing and operations, is essential.

Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) are particularly well-positioned to showcase sustainability achievements.

By leveraging verified impact data related to IT hardware, CMOs can craft compelling narratives that highlight the companyโ€™s commitment to transparency and accountability.

These stories resonate with environmentally conscious consumers and differentiate the brand in a competitive market.

Going beyond compliance and demonstrating a proactive stance on ESG builds trust with stakeholders. Itโ€™s about fostering a culture where sustainability isnโ€™t just a goal but a fundamental part of the business ethos.

Maximising IT hardwareโ€™s ESG contribution

Used IT hardware provides a unique opportunity to advance ESG objectives. Partnering with service providers that specialise in ITAM enables organisations to track the lifecycle impacts of their IT assets, including carbon savings and social contributions.

For example, donating refurbished computer equipment to educational or community initiatives not only extends the life of IT assets but also reinforces social equity.

Additionally, by ensuring responsible disposal processes, companies can prevent e-waste pollution, recovery base materials and demonstrate environmental stewardship.

The growing emphasis on ESG is also reflected in investor behaviour. In 2020, 85% of investors considered ESG factors in their decisions, according to a PwC survey.

Furthermore, 76% of clients indicated they would sever ties with companies demonstrating poor treatment of the environment, employees, or communities.

ITAD as a catalyst for transformation

Organisations must recognise ITAD as a strategic enabler, not merely a compliance requirement. By embedding ITAD into their ESG frameworks, companies can achieve:

  • Reduced carbon footprints through equipment re-use before recycling
  • Enhanced corporate reputation by showcasing measurable sustainability efforts
  • Increased stakeholder trust through transparency and accountability

Amid todayโ€™s escalating business challenges, ITAD stands out as a symbol of responsible corporate conduct, steering enterprises toward a future defined by sustainability, adaptability, and collective prosperity.

Beyond compliance

To avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing and ensure genuine impact, organisations must prioritise data accuracy and transparency in their ESG reporting.

Partnering with accredited service providers not only streamlines this process but also strengthens the credibility of their sustainability claims.

The time is now for CIOs, CSOs, and CMOs to harness the untapped potential of IT hardware.

By integrating ITAD into a comprehensive ESG strategy, businesses can lead by example, fostering environmental stewardship and building a foundation of trust and loyalty among clients, employees, and investors alike.

ITAD is not just a process – itโ€™s a movement. A movement that transforms used IT hardware from an operational necessity into a powerful force for positive environmental and social change.

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