Hardware Waste and Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies

The hardware waste and carbon footprint reduction offering is intended to help companies move into the next generation of IT behavior and infrastructure design.

Along with reducing carbon emissions, European and US governments are moving towards a broader view of consumption. The amount of waste produced has far outgrown the ability to manage waste. This is particularly true for the toxic and non-recyclable parts of computer hardware. Along with legislation mandating the reduction of carbon emissions, many governments are considering including disposal costs of these toxic and non-recyclable components in the upfront cost of computer hardware.

Understanding how to reduce carbon emissions and waste will soon become a major strategic requirement within most IT organizations. Getting ahead of the curve is not only beneficial to the environment, it will lower energy and waste disposal costs, as well as prevent opportunity loss when regulations are put in place. Companies that had solid systems administrative practices experienced far less pain in implementing the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley, HIPAA, & PCI than those that were behind the curve.

RedElephant takes a holistic and iterative approach to carbon footprint and hardware waste reduction. The process is not intended to be implemented in a single effort. We look for the low hanging fruits that will save a company money and deliver the most “bang for the buck.” This is then followed up with longer term strategies to bring IT efforts in line with carbon footprint and waste reduction efforts. RedElephant fully understands the cultural aspects of taking on such an endeavor.

Along with a reduction in energy costs, companies that are early adopters of carbon footprint and waste reduction strategies will be able to take advantage of public relations benefits.