Reduce E-Waste with Smart IT Asset Repairs
Electronic waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream. According to the 2024 Global E-Waste Monitor, the world generated a staggering 62 billion kilograms of e-waste in 2022—an average of 7.8 kilograms per person.
Only 22.3% of this was formally collected and properly recycled. The remainder often ends up in informal recycling operations or landfills, causing environmental degradation and health risks.
The E-Waste Crisis: Why IT Leaders Should Pay Attention
Corporate IT operations are a significant contributor. Much of today’s e-waste comes from prematurely retired IT equipment—laptops, servers, switches, storage systems—that could have remained in service with proper maintenance or repair. This challenge is magnified by frequent refresh cycles driven more by policy than actual need.
Here’s what’s inside that waste:
- 31 billion kilograms of metals
- 17 billion kilograms of plastics
- 14 billion kilograms of other materials
Yet fewer than 30% of organizations have a compliant e-waste management process in place. In many cases, functional equipment is discarded because it’s out of warranty, underperforming, or no longer supported by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). That’s not just an environmental problem; it’s a financial and operational one.
Repair Over Replace: The Smarter Environmental Strategy
The single most effective way to reduce e-waste is to delay it.
Extending the life of IT assets reduces the need for new manufacturing, which in turn decreases carbon emissions, the need for mining raw materials, and logistical overhead. Repairing or refurbishing an existing server, for example, means avoiding the energy-intensive process of creating a new one, along with the associated costs and complexities of deployment.
When organizations invest in repair rather than replacement, they achieve multiple benefits:
- Reduced capital and operational expenditures
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Decreased environmental impact
- Extended equipment value and utility
These benefits resonate with sustainability teams, finance, procurement, and IT operations. Repair is no longer a reactive measure; it’s a strategic choice aligned with ESG and business continuity goals.
How NCS Global Helps You Extend Asset Life Sustainably
NCS Global specializes in transforming the repair and refurbishment process into a fully managed, data-driven, and environmentally responsible solution. Through our IT Lifecycle Management and Out-of-Warranty Parts Management services, we enable enterprise organizations to extract more value from their existing hardware, cut costs, and reduce waste—all without compromising on performance or compliance.
Our approach to sustainable IT repairs includes:
In-House Refurbishment Programs
NCS Global performs professional refurbishments using certified processes that meet industry and environmental standards. We inspect, test, and restore IT hardware to maximize lifespan and optimize performance, whether the equipment is two years old or ten.
Out-of-Warranty Support
We help companies maintain legacy or end-of-life systems that continue to serve their business needs. Instead of replacing systems due to expired OEM warranties, clients partner with us to keep them operational, compliant, and productive. Our service extends asset life by 2 to 3 years and reduces support costs by up to 30%.
Certified Sustainability Practices
All our repair activities are conducted in accordance with environmentally responsible protocols. Our operations are built around compliance with e-waste and recycling regulations, giving clients peace of mind that sustainability isn’t an afterthought; it’s foundational.
Tailored Reverse Logistics
Our custom logistics solutions ensure that assets are tracked, transported, and returned with precision and accuracy. Whether equipment is sent to our facility for repair or serviced on-site, clients benefit from a seamless process and end-to-end visibility through our customer-facing portal.
Reporting Sustainability Gains with Confidence
Sustainability officers and ESG managers face mounting pressure to quantify environmental impact. That’s where our sustainability metrics come in. NCS Global doesn’t just repair assets; we provide the data you need to demonstrate the impact of your efforts.
With every engagement, clients receive:
- Documented carbon savings linked to asset reuse
- Detailed e-waste diversion rates
- ESG-aligned reporting dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
These metrics help clients meet reporting obligations for public CSR statements, shareholder updates, and internal sustainability reviews.
The Financial Case: Why Repairs Make Business Sense
In addition to environmental benefits, repairs deliver substantial financial returns. Consider the lifecycle cost of a server. When replaced every three years, the capital expense and deployment costs are significant. But if that same server is repaired and optimized to last six years, you’ve just cut hardware costs in half and avoided unnecessary disposal.
With NCS Global, clients also benefit from:
- Value recovery through the resale of refurbished assets
- Lower maintenance costs due to targeted repairs rather than blanket replacements
- Streamlined procurement by minimizing the need for new equipment
We turn your existing IT inventory into a longer-term investment, not a recurring expense.
Make Repair Part of Your Sustainability Strategy
IT leaders today must strike a balance between performance, cost, and sustainability. Smart organizations are doing this by embedding repair into their asset management strategies. It’s no longer a question of whether repair is viable; it’s whether your organization can afford not to choose repair over premature disposal.
NCS Global is here to help. With more than 25 years of experience, a proven track record in secure IT asset management, and a commitment to sustainable operations, we’re ready to be your partner in building a smarter, greener IT infrastructure.Repair responsibly. Partner with NCS Global to reduce e-waste and improve sustainability.