{"id":24602,"date":"2023-05-10T09:44:46","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T13:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=24602"},"modified":"2023-09-06T08:41:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T12:41:17","slug":"sustainable-mobile-device-lifecycle-management-minimizing-environmental-impact-and-improving-corporate-social-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/sustainable-mobile-device-lifecycle-management-minimizing-environmental-impact-and-improving-corporate-social-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Mobile Device Lifecycle Management: Minimizing Environmental Impact and Improving Corporate Social Responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"
Devices like tablets and smartphones have become an indispensable part of the workforce. Employees across all industries use these electronics to carry out countless work-related activities each day. In recent years, they\u2019ve enabled flexible work arrangements and connectivity among remote teams. Yet, they also come with a cost.<\/p>\n
E-waste<\/a> is taking a toll on the environment, especially in terms of pollution. Not only does e-waste take up space in landfills, but it also contains heavy metals that can have a toxic effect on our ecosystems. While regulators are cracking down on how e-waste is handled, users must also play an active role in minimizing the environmental impact<\/a> of devices. Businesses therefore have an obligation to build sustainable mobile device lifecycle<\/a> management practices into their corporate social responsibility\/ESG policies.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look into what companies can do to reduce<\/a> e-waste and promote sustainability<\/a>.<\/p>\n While the issue of compounding e-waste is complex, one major barrier is the lack of awareness which is preventing\u00a0 a circular economy<\/a> from taking hold. In a circular economy, resources are reused and recovered instead of disposed of at the end of their lifecycle. To increase visibility around this model, businesses must direct employees on what to do with their end-of-life<\/a> devices.<\/p>\n A good starting point would be creating enforceable policies and processes within the company\u2019s device lifecycle management plan. For example, the company might require remote employees to request a mail-back envelope for their retired assets, in which they could then ship it back to the company. From there, the IT department could wipe the data and restore the device to its factory settings. Then, it could be sent to a processor (such as Quantum) for refurbishment and resale.<\/p>\n This process allows the majority of corporate devices to see another lifespan. In cases where devices can\u2019t be reused, they can be stripped down to recyclable components<\/a> to minimize e-waste and pollution.<\/p>\n Not only does Quantum enable reuse<\/a> for your devices, but we can also reduce your overall carbon footprint<\/a>. After all, reuse and recycling<\/a> don\u2019t just extend the lifecycle of devices, but these activities also help to reduce manufacturing and its impact.<\/p>\n Through our sustainability reporting with estimates for carbon emissions<\/a> reductions and greenhouse gas reduction calculator, we allow businesses to see the full scope of their carbon emissions reductions based on the volume of devices they send to us. This allows businesses to share real data with stakeholders so they can stay transparent about their ESG efforts.<\/p>\n Quantum\u2019s electronics solutions are customizable to each business\u2019s unique needs. Find out\u00a0 more about how we can help you maximize the value of your end-of-life IT assets<\/a> while reducing your carbon footprint here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Devices like tablets and smartphones have become an indispensable part of the workforce. Employees across all industries use these electronics to carry…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":24603,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24602","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog","8":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFostering a Circular Economy<\/h2>\n
Reducing Your Company\u2019s Carbon Footprint<\/h2>\n