Company PCs, smartphones, and servers generate tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, with the bulk of these CO₂ emissions generated during production. That is why, for more than 40 years, CHG-MERIDIAN has been offering end-of-life services based on the professional refurbishing and sustainable reuse of used IT devices, in line with the principles of the circular economy. We are now taking this one step further with carbonZERO. For the first time, our customers can offset the CO₂ generated in the production, transportation, use phase, and end-of-life scenarios of their leased IT assets.
Climate-neutral financing of IT assets with carbonZER0
Alongside measures to avoid and reduce CO₂ emissions, offsetting is an important step that allows companies to operate in a more sustainable manner and to make a positive contribution toward climate change mitigation. Thanks to carbonZER0, our new financing upgrade, our customers can pay to offset the entire CO₂ emissions of their IT assets. This financing option is available internationally, with the money generated used to finance certified projects aimed at combating climate change. The monthly lease instalment increases only marginally. For example, the cost of making a smartphone carbon-neutral is just a few cents.
Calculating CO₂ emissions
Using the carbonZER0 financing upgrade requires no additional time or effort on the part of our customers. They enjoy the benefits of a complete package that takes care of everything from selecting and managing the climate change mitigation projects to providing recognised emissions certificates and calculating CO₂ emissions using a certified methodology that follows the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The calculation takes into account production, transportation, and the electricity consumed during the use phase and end-of-life scenarios of the IT assets.
Offsetting CO₂ emissions
Once the calculation has been completed, any greenhouse gases generated are offset through investments in climate change mitigation projects. Through carbonZER0, CHG-MERIDIAN supports internationally recognised climate change mitigation projects certified to the highest standard, Gold Standard VER. The customer receives a certificate as proof of the CO₂ emissions saved. This guarantees that the savings will only be used to offset CO₂ emissions once; the related certificates are subsequently retired in the official registers.
Ongoing support for climate change mitigation projects
Customers opting for carbonZER0 support projects that are proven to offset emissions, for example by expanding renewable energy generation or promoting the use of more energy-efficient technologies. The portfolio ranges from solar power installations and drinking water systems to fair microcredits and wind turbines. Furthermore, the projects benefit the local population by creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and reducing health risks.
Our climate change mitigation projects ensure sustainable development at the economic, social, and environmental level in the respective countries in line with the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals. To prove that criteria are being met, the projects are checked and certified according to the Gold Standard VER. This ensures – and regularly confirms – that the projects are effective in combating climate change.
"Our customers can simply add the service to their existing order without any additional hassle. We take care of everything for them, including making the offset payment to certified climate projects"
Climate change mitigation is a must
Customers and investors have long been demanding sustainable solutions, and what might once have been an afterthought, such as climate-neutral business practices or green IT, is now often crucial to the success of a business. Environmental protection has become a corporate objective, and sustainable procurement a moral obligation. Sustainability and combating climate change have become a must for companies – from an environmental, social, and commercial perspective. carbonZER0 allows our customers to not only make a truly positive and transparent contribution to their environmental footprint, but to also enhance their image as a sustainable company.
Contact us now
Send us a message to start a conversation about how CHG-MERIDIAN can support your business on their sustainable IT journey.
Todd Fortescue
Vice President of Sales, ANZ
- CHG-MERIDIAN Australia Pty Ltd
- Level 11, 118 Mount Street
- 2060 North Sydney
- +61 29409 8200
- info_anz@chg-meridian.com
