{"id":28580,"date":"2025-08-20T11:05:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T15:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=28580"},"modified":"2025-08-20T11:05:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T15:05:46","slug":"calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-it-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-it-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Your IT Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we think about carbon footprints, IT equipment doesn\u2019t always top the list of emissions culprits. Yet from laptops and monitors to servers and smartphones, these devices quietly contribute to your organization\u2019s overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. If you&#8217;re working toward <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-importance-of-electronics-recycling-in-your-companys-esg-policy\/\">corporate sustainability<\/a> or ESG goals, accurately calculating the carbon footprint of your IT assets is an essential step.<\/p>\n<h2>Why IT equipment matters<\/h2>\n<p>A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by an activity or product. While emissions from travel or manufacturing tend to get the spotlight, IT equipment represents a significant and growing source of carbon output, particularly as digital infrastructure expands and refresh cycles accelerate.<\/p>\n<p>Quantifying these emissions not only helps identify reduction opportunities but also ensures transparency in sustainability reporting and aligns with environmental compliance and ESG targets.<\/p>\n<h2>What contributes to the carbon footprint of IT equipment?<\/h2>\n<p>The carbon footprint of IT equipment includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Embodied emissions<\/b>: These result from the raw material extraction, manufacturing, and transportation of devices before they even reach your office.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operational emissions<\/b>: Energy consumed during the use phase, often depending on the efficiency of the device and your electricity source.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>End-of-life emissions<\/b>: The impact of disposal, recycling, or <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/a-closer-look-at-electronic-waste-dumps-around-the-world\/\">landfilling<\/a>, including the potential emissions avoided through responsible recycling or donation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These emissions can be both direct (from electricity use) and indirect (from production and disposal) and vary widely by device type. Servers, for instance, typically have a much larger footprint than smaller devices, such as laptops.<\/p>\n<h2>A step-by-step guide to calculating your IT equipment\u2019s carbon footprint<\/h2>\n<h3>Inventory your IT assets<\/h3>\n<p>Start by cataloging all IT devices: laptops, desktops, servers, monitors, network equipment, and mobile devices. For each, note the number of units, make and model, age, and <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/whats-the-average-lifespan-of-your-electronics\/\">expected lifespan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Estimate embodied emissions<\/h3>\n<p>Manufacturer data or lifecycle assessment (LCA) databases like <a href=\"https:\/\/ecoinvent.org\/\">ecoinvent<\/a> are good sources for\u00a0 approximating emissions from production and shipping. With that in mind, here are some example emissions by product type:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Laptop: <\/b>200\u2013350 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li><b>Desktop PC: <\/b>600\u20131,000 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li><b>Monitor (LCD\/LED): <\/b>150\u2013300 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li><b>Tablet: <\/b>70\u2013110 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li><b>Smartphone: <\/b>60\u2013100 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li><b>Office Printer (Laser): <\/b>300\u2013500 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li><b>Server (1U or 2U):<\/b> 800\u20132,000+ kg CO\u2082e (depending on size and configuration)<\/li>\n<li><b>Network Switch (24\u201348 port):<\/b>300\u2013600 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li><b>Wi-Fi Router: <\/b>50\u2013150 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li><b>External Hard Drive (1TB\u20134TB): <\/b>50\u2013100 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li><b>Data Storage Array:<\/b>1,500\u20134,000+ kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Measure operational emissions<\/h3>\n<p>Next, estimate the annual electricity consumption per device. Multiply the kilowatt-hours (kWh) by your local grid\u2019s emissions factor (available through your utility provider) to calculate operational emissions. For instance, the following estimates are used based on Canada\u2019s average electricity emissions factor for 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/publications.gc.ca\/collections\/collection_2024\/eccc\/En84-294-2024-eng.pdf\">~0.11 kg CO\u2082e per kWh<\/a> (though significant provincial variations exist):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Laptop<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use 30\u201375 kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 3.3\u20138.3 kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Desktop PC:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 200\u2013400 kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 22\u201344 kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Monitor (LCD\/LED):\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 50\u2013120 kWh\/year for a 24\u201d monitor<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 5.5\u201313.2 kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Tablet:\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 10\u201315 kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 1.1\u20131.65 kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Smartphone:\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 2\u20136 kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 0.22\u20130.66 kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Office Printer (Laser):\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 100\u2013300 kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 11\u201333 kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Server (1U or 2U):\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 800\u20132,000+ kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 8\u2013220+ kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Network Switch (24\u201348 port):\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 200\u2013600 kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 22\u201366 kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Wi-Fi Router:\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 50\u2013100 kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 5.5\u201311 kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>External Hard Drive (1TB\u20134TB):\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 10\u201330 kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 1.1\u20133.3 kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Data Storage Array:\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricity use: 2,000\u20135,000+ kWh\/year<\/li>\n<li>Operational emissions: 220\u2013550+ kg CO\u2082e\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Account for end-of-life emissions or offsets<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve determined emissions and energy use, factor in emissions from landfilling or recycling. If devices are donated, refurbished, or <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/how-to-set-up-a-corporate-electronics-recycling-program\/\">responsibly recycled<\/a>, you may be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/announcements\/quantum-launches-ghg-reduction-calculator-and-reporting-for-customers\/\">deduct avoided emissions<\/a>. Proper reuse can dramatically offset environmental impact.<\/p>\n<h3>Calculate totals<\/h3>\n<p>Lastly, add together embodied, operational, and end-of-life emissions to determine each device\u2019s total footprint. Here\u2019s an example for a standard business laptop with a lifespan of four years:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Embodied CO\u2082e = 300 kg<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Annual energy consumption \u00d7 emissions factor \u00d7 years\n<ul>\n<li>(50 kWh\/year \u00d7 0.11 kg CO\u2082e\/kWh \u00d7 4 years)<\/li>\n<li><b>Operational CO\u2082e = 22 kg<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>End-of-life emissions\n<ul>\n<li>Standard disposal: 10 kg CO\u2082e<\/li>\n<li>If recycled, subtract avoided emissions (e.g., \u22125 kg CO\u2082e)<\/li>\n<li><b>End-of-life CO\u2082e = 5 kg (net)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<dl>\n<dt>Total CO\u2082e = Embodied + operational + end-of-life<\/p>\n<dd><b>= 327 kg CO\u2082e<\/b><\/dd>\n<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<p>You can then use this data to identify patterns, like emissions per employee per year, and pinpoint areas for improvement.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve quantified your IT emissions, you can use the insights to inform smarter purchasing, extend equipment lifespans, and choose low-impact disposal methods. These actions not only reduce your environmental impact but also contribute to <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/ghg-reduction-how-quantum-can-help-you-reach-your-sustainability-goals-while-avoiding-greenwashing\/\">corporate sustainability strategies<\/a> and credible ESG reporting.<\/p>\n<p>Quantum\u2019s GHG reduction calculator and reporting tool measures GHG reductions achieved by reusing and recycling raw materials and electronics with credible data from research studies. If you choose to partner with Quantum, you\u2019ll receive an estimation of emissions saved in CO2e, with breakdowns for reuse and recycling, which can be used to inform future ESG initiatives and back up your claims. Find out more about our electronics recycling solutions <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/electronics-recycling-solutions\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we think about carbon footprints, IT equipment doesn\u2019t always top the list of emissions culprits. 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