Most every responsible organization wants to make sure their end-of-life IT assets are properly handled, refurbished, reused or recycled; after all, there are strong environmental, reputational, and legal reasons for doing so!

But answering the question of “why ITAD matters” with data has been less obvious because the impact can be hard to measure; many organizations guess at Scope 3 emissions while others wonder about the real impact ITAD has on the environment.

However, as organizations become more data-driven and focus on achieving ESG goals, we’ve developed proprietary features to make your impact, before and after ITAD, accurate and measurable.

Here’s how we’re supporting data-driven decisions and helping our clients measure the value of ITAD:

The ITAD Environmental Impact Calculator

We’ve done the math so you don’t have to.

Simply input the weight or number of devices you’re planning to dispose of, and our calculator can accurately estimate everything from the total reduction in GHG emissions to how this equates to real-world impact, like removing cars from the road or reducing solid waste generation.

Plus, we break down how many pounds of raw materials are directed back into the supply chain, including gold, silver, aluminum, and platinum, meaning less carbon-intensive mining is required to produce these materials.

Use this calculator to build the case for ITAD internally, provide data for board meetings and budget approval, share the data with customers and employees to show your commitment to the earth, or estimate the impact of your past ITAD projects. Data is a powerful tool not just for making decisions, but communicating progress, values, and boosting your brand image.

Our calculator leverages information from our custom ERP software, ITADERP, and data from the US EPA constructed Electronics Environmental Benefits Calculator (EEBC), constantly updated for ongoing accuracy and relevance.

Click here and give the ITAD Environmental Impact Calculator a try.

Environmental Impact Report

GreenTek has always offered detailed reporting to clients, including insights about their environmental impact, but we’ve taken it even further because clients want instant data for dynamic decision making, an opportunity to use historical data to inform future strategies and ideas.

With our ever-evolving ERP, ITADERP, now GreenTek clients can access their reporting in real-time and automatically; no waiting for reports to generate. If you want to pull this data into an external system for reporting or monitoring, we can accommodate an API integration, giving you even more access.

Similar to our ITAD Environmental Impact Calculator, you’ll see specific impact related to GHG emissions, equivalent real world impact, and reduction in raw material use. Based on EPA averages, you’ll see figures based on the e-waste and device weight GreenTek processes for you, providing a quantitative look at the impact of ITAD.

If you’ve been hoping for a way to get actionable insights to inform your ESG goal planning or tracking, this is it. To learn more about the Environmental Impact Report, get in touch with us.

More Data You Can Use

When you’re clearing out unused IT assets, decommissioning a data center, or upgrading your tech stack, there’s another data point you should know: how much it’s all worth!

Simply tell us what you’re disposing of and we’ll tell you exactly how much we’ll pay you for your assets. Our clients use this data to determine future spending and IT budgets, including how much they can spend now on new devices.

And, while we’re talking numbers, know this: you’ll get paid out in 24 hours or less.

If you’re curious what your IT assets are worth, get a quote now.