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Selling Sustainability: Gaining Executive Support for Green IT Initiatives
How do you sell IT sustainability programs within your organization? The same way you sell any IT program: focus on the benefits to the business. In the case of sustainability, those benefits can be significant and measurable, both financially and environmentally. This article provides the information you need to build a strong financial case for sustainability by extending lifecycles and increasing equipment utilization. The savings realized through these measures will more than offset costs associated with adopting asset disposition processes that reduce your environmental footprint and enhance your company’s reputation for environmental responsibility.
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Redemtech Still Showing Green Roots 10 Years Later
Ten years ago, oil was $11 a barrel; power users had a Pentium II 233 on their desks and Redemtech launched the first fully accountable solution to the growing problem of e-waste. Hundreds of millions of pounds of processed material later, we are much more than "The Enterprise Solution to Technology Recycling"; but we are still just as committed to environmental sustainability. Redemtech Celebrates 10 Years ›
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David Daoud
Research Manager, IDC
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IDC analyst David Daoud reports that more Fortune 500 companies are adopting IT asset disposal strategies to meet environmental goals. However, companies are finding that a successful ITAD program requires stringent policies and security practices. Given the complexities, outsourcing is a growing trend as companies discover ITAD requires special expertise beyond the scope of most IT departments. While ITAD adoption can appear challenging, it’s not unlike starting a new diet under doctor’s orders. While daunting at first, a more intelligent flow and movement of IT hardware should result in a leaner, more energetic and cost-effective IT operation.
Continue reading David’s guest column ›
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Jim Mejia
Vice President of Environmental Affairs
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Jim Mejia discusses the importance of recycling—and choosing the right recycler—to minimize the environmental impact of e-waste.
Q. How can we measure the environmental impact of our IT asset management program?
Q. It is reported that most e-waste is shipped overseas. Why is this and how is this practice allowed?
Q. Are all recycling practices the same in terms of their environmental impact?
Get the answers ›
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Making the IDC G.R.A.D.E.
Redemtech has achieved IDC's first certification in Green Recycling and Asset Disposal for the Enterprise (G.R.A.D.E.) based upon our significant investments in establishing sound IT asset recovery and disposal processes and exceeding the passing grade of 75%. Thousands of companies retire IT assets and 25 ITAD vendors were evaluated; Redemtech is amongst five to Make the IDC G.R.A.D.E. ›
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A major healthcare company had the best of intentions when it donated laptop computers to a charity that provides them to chronically ill children to keep the kids connected with the outside world. Unfortunately, there was insufficient budget to purchase enough operating system (OS) licenses to run all of the laptops donated. Redemtech helped the customer dramatically reduce its computer refurbishing and OS costs, which enabled it to step up its contributions and throw many more hospitalized children a communications lifeline.
Continue reading this success story ›
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- Redemtech Awarded First IDC G.R.A.D.E. Certification
Redemtech was one of only five companies in the world to receive the IDC Green Recycling and Asset Disposal for the Enterprise (G.R.A.D.E.) certification based on its significant investments in and dedication to sound IT asset recovery and disposal processes.
- Pepsi Bottling Group Selects Redemtech
Redemtech has been tasked with keeping electronic assets out of the waste stream and from being sent overseas at the world’s largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages.
- Redemtech Celebrates 10th Anniversary
While environmental responsibility is the “new” business watchword, it has been at the core of our business since founding in July 1998. We take a look back at 10 years of pioneering best practices that have defined responsible e-waste management.
- Redemtech Quantifies Impact, Outlines Tips for Extending Computer Lifecycles and Staying Green
Redemtech recently quantified the environmental impact if U.S. businesses were to reuse as many PCs as the rest of the world: It would generate enough energy savings to power every household in Phoenix for an entire year. Based on these findings, Redemtech also published Ten Tips for Computer Reuse.
- Robert Houghton, President of Redemtech, Presents During the 2008 Healthcare CIO Summit Workshop
Robert Houghton recently addressed more than 60 members of the healthcare industry’s most respected leadership at the 2008 Healthcare CIO Summit. Further quantifying Redemtech’s analysis of PC reuse among businesses, Mr. Houghton revealed $2 billion in direct procurement savings that could be realized if corporate reuse was on par with the rest of the world. Download presentation ›
Read more about these and other happenings at Redemtech ›
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