IT equipment such as laptops, smartphones, routers, and other devices contribute to an organization’s overall carbon footprint throughout their lifecycle. To accurately measure this impact, emissions are categorized according to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, which divides emissions into three scopes:
Scope 2 emissions relate to the electricity consumption of IT assets during their operational phase. It includes the energy used when a device is powered on and in use (e.g., a laptop running during work hours or a router operating 24/7). For this we need to know the asset status.
Scope 3 emissions are typically the largest source of emissions for IT equipment and cover:
Emissions associated with the disposal, recycling, or incineration of the device. End of life that foster reuse have a positive impact on the overall carbon footprint. It important for us to have access to this information
For most IT assets, Scope 3 emissions account for the majority of the carbon footprint—often over 70–90%—especially for devices that are energy-efficient or used intermittently. As a result, understanding and managing embodied emissions (via procurement, reuse, or extending device lifespan) is critical for reducing overall impact.
We offer integration with multiple inventories, in order not to count the same asset twice, we have developed an automatic reconciliation. Two assets with are considered to be the same both their serial number and model name are the same, otherwise we will count them as different assets.
Model-Based Estimation: For each identified asset, we compute its embodied carbon impact using model-specific emission factors (when available).
Category-Based Defaults: If model-level data is unavailable, we apply category-level estimates based on manufacturer benchmarks or industry standards.