Environmental, Social & Governance
Providing Sustainable Solutions for a Better Future
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AIT empowers clients to recycle old, broken or out of use electronic devices, diverting them from landfills and achieving ESG compliance. With over 8 million pounds recycled for 500+ organizations, we make it easy and accessible for companies to achieve a circular economy framework by recovering valuable raw materials for re-use in new devices and providing transparent, audit-ready reporting – turning sustainability goals into measurable results.
Our Commitment
Overview of AIT’s ESG Commitment
AIT is committed to sustainable recycling practices, guided by leading standards like ISO 14001, R2 Responsible Recycling, NAID AAA, and NIST 800-88.
Through nationwide recycling, certified data destruction, compliant downstream materials processing partners, and flexible collection solutions, we make it easy for companies nationwide to seamlessly achieve ESG compliance.
Why ESG Matters in IT Asset Management
Stakeholders, investors, and consumers all demand transparency regarding how companies handle their end-of-life technology. Improper disposal of IT assets creates massive environmental hazards and exposes organizations to severe data breach risks. In fact, e-waste accounts for 2% of trash in landfills, but makes up 70% of all toxic waste. The toxic chemicals in e-waste leach into soil, creating toxic leachates which can create deadzones, preventing plant growth and creating health problems for surrounding communities for years to come.
A robust ESG strategy addresses these challenges directly. It ensures that retired hardware either gets refurbished and resold or recycled responsibly rather than dumped into a landfill carelessly. It also guarantees that sensitive data storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives and USB flash drives undergo certified data destruction to protect consumer privacy. By prioritizing ESG in our IT asset management services, we provide you with a secure, ethical, and fully compliant solution for your legacy equipment.
Environmental Initiatives: Reclaiming Raw Materials for Re-Use
By reintroducing recovered materials into manufacturing and minimizing the need for raw material extraction, we promote sustainable resource use. Our ongoing efforts focus on measurable outcomes – diverting e-waste from landfills, supporting sustainable practices, and making recycling easier and more convenient for our clients.
E-Waste Recycling & the Circular Economy: Choose IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)
At your request, our dedicated ITAD team will evaluate and refurbish viable electronics to extend their functional lifespan. We then remarket these devices through our marketing channels to maximize your financial return on investment. By keeping viable devices in circulation, we reduce the overall environmental footprint of companies nationwide.
Social Responsibility: Making the Circular Economy Framework Accessible for Companies Nationwide
At AIT, social responsibility goes far beyond business – we believe in empowering people at every level. We are deeply committed to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, as well as strengthening the communities where we live and operate.
Our employees are the heart of our mission. That’s why we prioritize robust safety protocols and continuous training, equipping every team member with the resources they need to stay safe while handling complex electronics and heavy equipment. Our commitment to community impact is demonstrated through large-scale, mission-driven projects like our partnership with The Furniture Exchange (TFX). AIT helped TFX clear over 1 million square feet of office space, delivering a turnkey solution that emphasized sustainability at every step. Usable office furniture was donated directly to local nonprofits and community organizations, sparing it from landfill and supporting those in need. All IT equipment underwent certified data destruction, with detailed Certificates of Destruction issued to ensure total data security and full audit compliance. This project showcases how AIT’s expertise enables clients to meet sustainability goals, make a positive difference in their communities, and protect sensitive information.
Read more about our partnership with TFX here
Governance Practices: Leading with Integrity
At AIT, robust governance means not only setting the highest internal standards – but following through with strict, transparent, and externally validated compliance at every level. We are proudly compliant with industry-leading standards such as ISO 14001 and R2 Responsible Recycling, and are longstanding members of i-SIGMA.
We adhere to NAID AAA, IEEE and NIST 800-88 protocols for secure data destruction, while our entire workflow is designed to satisfy laws like HIPAA, GDPR and SOX. Every client receives detailed Certificates of Destruction and Recycling as well as an e-waste report for full asset traceability and audit readiness.
Transparency & Audit-Ready Reporting
We believe in full accountability for every asset that enters our chain of custody. We provide our clients with legally recognized Certificates of Destruction and Certificates of Recycling for every project we complete.
Our comprehensive e-waste reports detail the exact weights, asset types, and final dispositions of your equipment. We also provide serialized asset tracking by your request so you can account for every individual device.
Key Metrics & Our Real-World Impact
We rigorously measure our ESG performance to ensure our commitments yield real, positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and the environment. Here’s an updated snapshot of our impact:
E-Waste Diverted from Landfill: Over 8,000,000 pounds of electronics recycled to date, with an additional 2 million pounds targeted for diversion by 2030.
Nationwide Reach: 500+ clients served across the United States, spanning industries from technology and healthcare to finance and government.
Sustainability Compliance: Ongoing compliance with ISO 14001, R2 Responsible Recycling, NAID AAA, and NIST 800-88 standards.
Data Security Standards: 100% data destruction compliance and zero data breach incidents, supporting rigorous data privacy regulations.
Community Engagement: Large-scale projects that redirect reusable resources – like furniture and electronics – to local nonprofits and community groups, advancing both sustainability and social good.
Circular Economy Framework: Continuous reintegration of recovered materials back into the manufacturing supply chain, supporting sustainable resource use and reducing reliance on raw material extraction.
Downstream Accountability: We audit 100% of our downstream recycling partners annually to ensure they uphold our strict R2 Responsible Recycling and ethical standards.
Download Our ESG Impact Report
Discover the full story of how AIT is driving ESG success for businesses nationwide. Download our ESG Impact Report to see how we’re turning sustainability into measurable results.
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Meeting your corporate sustainability goals requires a vendor that understands the complexities of IT asset disposition and shares your commitment to sustainable operations. AIT provides the expertise, compliant data destruction and recycling processes, and transparent reporting you need to manage your IT assets responsibly.
Contact our team today to schedule a data-safe e-waste recycling pickup today
Insights
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
With your permission, we will evaluate your old electronics to see if we can refurbish them. If we can, our IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) team remarkets them to help you get a return on your investment. If the items are broken,no longer viable or not allowed for resale, we will recycle them to recover valuable raw materials. This keeps toxic e-waste out of landfills and feeds materials back into the circular economy for use in new device manufacturing.
We follow strict, industry-leading protocols like NAID AAA, IEEE, and NIST 800-88 data destruction standards to destroy your data completely. We also provide you with a detailed Certificate of Destruction for your records.
Transparency is a top priority for us. You will receive legally recognized Certificates of Destruction and Certificates of Recycling for every project we complete. We also provide a comprehensive e-waste report that lists exact weights, asset types, and final dispositions. If you need it, we offer serialized asset tracking so you can account for every individual device during your corporate audits.
Learn more about our Certificate of Destruction and chain of custody documentation here
We make ESG compliance simple and measurable. You can easily track the exact pounds of e-waste you divert from landfills using our reports. We also help you support the community by facilitating donations of usable items to nonprofits, just as we did during our massive 1-million-square-foot clearance project for The Furniture Exchange.
Yes. We proudly maintain strict compliance with ISO 14001 and R2 Responsible Recycling. We also audit our downstream raw materials processing and recycling partners every year to make sure they follow our strict ethical and environmental standards