Responsible IT asset disposition offers benefits to the environment and to companies that partner with ITAD professionals. As a one-stop shop for all end-of-use needs, ITAD services focus on aspects such as environmental protection, data security, carbon reduction, and value maximization, which also benefits companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their environmental credibility.
Reduce Carbon Impact
In the race to achieve net zero, companies are implementing green policies and developing sustainability reports to help reduce their carbon impact. The ITAD process involves several key considerations, including data erasure, logistics, resale, and environmentally sound disposition. Outsourcing to multiple vendors to achieve responsible IT asset disposition can increase carbon emissions. However, ITAD enterprises provide all necessary disposition services under one roof, including data security, logistics solutions, data center services, and repair and remarketing opportunities. Using a single vendor for all ITAD needs reduces carbon emissions while guaranteeing proper asset disposition.
Maximize Asset Value
Partnering with an ITAD provider will also help companies support circularity by maximizing the value of used assets through repair and refurbishment services, enabling asset redeployment. Reuse is the key to sustainability. Reusing assets keeps them in circulation and out of the waste stream, which helps prevent them from being sent to landfills. Some devices are still in working condition when they are decommissioned, and maximizing asset value helps companies get the most out of their retired equipment while also supporting a circular economy.
Data Security After Asset Retirement
ITAD providers prioritize data security at every stage of disposition, ensuring that no data leaks occur. Data remains on a device until it is properly wiped. Leaving IT assets anywhere with residual data puts both enterprise and employee data at risk of data theft. ITAD providers offer data erasure services to ensure no data breaches occur even after disposition. HOBI’s internally developed data erasure tool, HOBI Shield, is just one of three data security steps we take to prevent data leaks. HOBI Shield completely wipes data from a device, and any hard drives that cannot be entirely erased are destroyed via shredding technology.
Partnering with an ITAD provider enhances environmental standards and helps companies establish environmental credibility by offering sustainable solutions for IT asset disposition, while also safeguarding enterprise data. With more than 30 years of industry experience, HOBI is a leader in IT asset management and disposition. Our R2v2, RIOS, and ISO 14001 certifications ensure that all equipment is processed in full legislative compliance. HOBI focuses on maximum value for our clients and the best action for the environment.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.