Circular IT programmes only convince stakeholders when reuse, recycling, and carbon outcomes are measurable. Use this checklist to define targets, capture evidence, and package executive reporting from retired hardware projects.
This 4-page guide covers 4 practical steps for IT, compliance, and sustainability teams.
1.Set reuse and recycling targets
Agree reuse-first KPIs before collection starts. Distinguish redeployment, remarketing, and material recycling so reports reflect the waste hierarchy rather than a single “disposed” bucket.
2.Capture CO₂e and diversion metrics
Track weight diverted from landfill, reuse rates, and CO₂e avoided versus manufacturing new devices where methodology allows. Use consistent units and note assumptions so sustainability teams can consolidate into Scope 3 disclosures.
3.Document chain of custody
Pair ESG metrics with security evidence: collection seals, processing records, and certificates. Credible circular-IT reporting shows both environmental outcomes and controlled data handling.
4.Prepare executive summaries
Translate asset-level data into board-ready summaries: headline reuse rate, carbon and diversion highlights, compliance status, and residual value recovered. Keep raw inventories available for assurance reviews.
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