How IT can take the lead on ESG

18th Oct 2022

When it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) decisions, IT departments often struggle to gain attention compared to larger corporate investment areas. But IT can take the lead on sustainability initiatives.

Millions of tons of hazardous e-waste enter the environment every year. Preventing that e-waste from going to the landfill can dramatically reduce the environmental costs of data center operations. Buying efficient and potentially refurbished hardware, maintaining it for a longer useful life and recycling it at End of Life all offer opportunities for IT to take the lead on ESG.

1. Embrace the circular economy

Opting for reliable previously-owned IT hardware can make a major environmental impact. Choosing refurbished hardware not only extends the life of hardware that’s already been made, but reduces the need to make more and keeps e-waste out of the landfill. Velocity Tech Solutions offers a wide range of certified pre-owned servers, storage devices and networking equipment. We can help you reduce your carbon footprint, save money and ensure you maintain the performance your data center needs.

2. Extend the life of your existing equipment

Maintenance of your current hardware can dramatically improve an organization’s ESG efforts. The more you invest in maintaining your equipment, the longer it runs and stays out of the landfill. And when you do need to replace, opting for greener options like newer solid state drives (SSDs) that are smaller and run cooler and more efficiently is a winning choice. Velocity offers a wide range of Maintenance packages and a full suite of new, energy-efficient components.

3. Sustainable IT as a service

Have you ever wanted to recycle your old IT hardware but just weren’t sure how to do it? Maybe you looked into it but the process was just too much to deal with. Sustainable IT practices aren’t always easy, that’s why we offer our own twist on SaaS: Sustainable IT as a Service. You pay a flat fee and we manage your ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) activities. We’ll evaluate your replacement needs, coordinate the take-outs across all locations, take care of the recycling for you and provide complete security and R2-certified disposition documentation.

It might seem like IT is the tail of the ESG dog, but the decisions an IT department makes can have a major impact on its organization’s ESG goals and strategies. Call us today to find out how Velocity Tech Solutions can help!