The ROI of responsible digital: the benefits of investing in refurbished iT equipment

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Today, the use of digital technology is exploding. Whether it is in our homes or in the office, computer tools have become indispensable.

When we know that digital technology currently represents 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, which is twice as much as air transport emissions, we can see why it is necessary to move towards digital sobriety.

But in concrete terms, what is the return on investment that can be seen when you decide to go digital? What are the benefits for a company to turn to a refurbished iT fleet?

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Calculate your ROI for computer equipment

ROI, or Return on Investment, is a financial ratio that compares the amount invested to the amount earned to see if the investment has resulted in gains or losses.

The green iT is more and more popular in companies, and that's a good thing! But calculating your ROI when you buy refurbished IT equipment is a bit more complicated than simply calculating the amount invested and the current year's gross sales.

Because it is not only economic, but also time and ecological savings that are achieved.

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Rapid economic gains

Contrary to popular belief, equipping or renewing your computer fleet with refurbished equipment does not cost more. On the contrary.

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From the moment of purchase

Buying refurbished equipment for your iT park allows you to make economic benefits from the moment of purchase. For a tool that has the same functionality as a new one, refurbished equipment can save you 30% to 70%.

In addition, it is not always necessary to have the latest devices in fashion. They often have too much and too advanced technologyfor the use that will be made of them.

Whether it'sa second screen or a new business phone, you can quickly imagine the costs ofchanging all your IT devices several times a decade. Because in the enterprise, a smartphone is replaced on average every 2 years, while for a computer it is every 4 years, compared to 11 years ago.

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In daily use

Financial gains can also be made through a more rational use of computer equipment and a few alternative gestures. It goes without saying that a more responsible use of equipment and regular maintenance contributes to extend their life span, which reduces the rate of fleet renewal and results in economic gains.

We've already listed 17 eco-gestures to do to move towards digital responsibility, but here are a few you can easily implement at the office:

• Turn off your computer and internet box in the evening or before leaving on vacation;
• seek to have eco-designed software to reduce the need for computer resources and therefore energy.

When your computer equipment is at the end of its life, instead of disposing of it directly with other computer waste, you can look to :

• Have it repaired and use it for lighter tasks;
• give it a new life by donating it to organizations that recondition it;
• have it recycled.

You are then participating in a circular economy that allows you to move towards a responsible digital and a more committed industry.

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A gain of time and serenity

Another advantage of investing in a refurbished computer fleet and the iT management solution that goes with it, is the time and serenity you will gain behind it.

Rzilient takes care of the maintenance of your equipment and guarantees a fast turnaround time in case of a malfunction . One person is dedicated to solving your problem and takes care of you all along.

This time saving is also possible due to the centralization of all your data in one place. With the Rzilient solution, you can manage your IT assets with a single click.

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An ecological gain and a reduction of the environmental footprint

Refurbishing allows you to reduce your digital footprint quite significantly as it is the manufacturing stage that is the most polluting.

Between the extraction of rare materials, their transport and their transformation, the pollution of digital technology is very consequent.

We can look at different environmental indicators to measure the digital footprint, and more specifically the depletion of abiotic resources. A computer requires on average the extraction of 50 different metals. When we see that mines are dwindling but demand is increasing, it goes without saying that it becomes necessary to reduce the purchase of new computer tools.

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As far as the contribution to global warming is concerned, systematizing refurbishing is one of the most effective actions to reduce the carbon footprint of the company's Information System, often one of the most emitting items in terms of GHG. This reinforces the actions of an ambitious CSR approach and improves its employer brand.

You want to invest in a refurbished computer but don't know where to start? We help you to see more clearly and we accompany you at each step.

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