Why ESG is no longer optional

For a long time, sustainability was all about solar panels and lease cars. But the spotlight is shifting — to servers, switches, and data centers. And rightfully so: IT is responsible for a growing share of a company’s CO₂ emissions, yet often remains overlooked in ESG strategies.

Most companies simply have no idea how much impact their infrastructure has. Equipment gets replaced “because it’s time,” servers keep running for no reason, and support models are designed to keep waste going.

Time to connect ESG and IT. In a practical, measurable way — no fluffy ambitions.

What ESG really means for IT

ESG stands for Environmental, Social & Governance. In IT, that translates to:

• Environmental: energy usage, CO₂ emissions, e-waste, hardware lifecycle

• Social: labor conditions in the hardware supply chain, accessibility, fair policies

• Governance: transparency in IT decisions, data security, procurement policy

IT often enters the ESG conversation way too late — even though it’s one of the easiest domains to measure, optimize, and improve.

Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Replacing hardware without real reason
Many companies stick to 3-to-5-year replacement cycles. Perfectly fine equipment gets tossed simply because it’s “time.”

No visibility into data center impact
Whether you're renting racks or running servers in-house — most teams don’t know how much energy is used or how efficient those systems still are.

Support models that promote waste
OEMs typically stop supporting systems after five years, nudging companies toward unnecessary replacements. While solid alternatives with full support do exist.

What you can do today

Run an ESG scan on your IT environment
Get insight into your infrastructure, energy usage, waste, and impact.

Switch to monitoring
Track what your servers, switches, and storage actually do — in real time.

Choose second-life hardware with support
Think circular. Use refurbished systems with warranties to reduce your footprint and stay in control of your budget.

Extend hardware lifespan
Support contracts keep your existing systems running longer — without sacrificing performance or security.

Make it measurable
Include the outcomes in your ESG reports. Show you’re in control of your digital impact.

How SAVE helps (without making it complicated)

At SAVE, we combine sustainability with smart IT decisions. We help companies:

• map their IT footprint with an ESG scan

• extend hardware life through monitoring and support

• cut CO₂ emissions and reduce costs

No vendor lock-ins. No unnecessary replacements. No hassle.

👉Request your free scan

Final thought

IT is no longer a blind spot — it’s an opportunity.
ESG demands action. That action starts with insight.
Make it concrete. Start small. Build from there.