Sustainability
at Aercit
Sustainability at Aercit is built into how business technology is handled across its full lifecycle. It is not a marketing concept, but the result of structured processes, professional standards and responsible decision making.
Today, all repair and refurbishment work is carried out in Sweden by verified professional technicians. We plan to expand internationally in order to scale these standards across additional markets and support responsible device lifecycle management closer to where business technology is used.
The scale of the
problem
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world.
In 2022, the global volume of electronic waste reached approximately 62 million tonnes. If current trends continue, this figure is projected to rise to 82 million tonnes per year by 2030. In 2022, only 22.3 percent of global e waste was formally collected and recycled through documented systems.
(Source: United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Global E waste Monitor 2024)
Hazardous Reality
E waste contains valuable materials, but it can also include hazardous substances. According to the World Health Organization, unsafe or informal handling of electronic waste can release toxicants that contaminate air, soil, water and dust, including substances such as lead and mercury.
Why new device production matters
For most electronic devices, the majority of environmental impact occurs during production.
Research from Fraunhofer IZM shows that for smartphones and laptops, around 70 to 80 percent of total life cycle greenhouse gas emissions are generated during manufacturing, including raw material extraction, component production and assembly.
This means that replacing devices prematurely with newly manufactured ones significantly increases overall emissions. Extending the usable life of existing devices is therefore one of the most effective ways to reduce environmental impact related to business technology.
of emissions generated
during manufacturing
Multiple device flows, one responsible system
Devices enter the Aercit ecosystem through several mature and established pathways, including:
returns from subscription customers
partner buyback and recovery programs
insurance and replacement cases
sourcing through secondary market channels
Regardless of origin, all devices follow the same structured processes for assessment, secure handling and responsible next steps.
Professional repair and secure handling
All repair and refurbishment is performed by verified professional technicians. Devices are assessed, tested and prepared according to defined quality and security standards before they continue in use.
Devices that cannot be reused are directed to approved recycling channels in line with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
Reducing impact through extended use
Extending the life of business devices reduces the demand for new production and helps lower overall greenhouse gas emissions.
Fraunhofer UMSICHT reports that reuse of IT equipment can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 37 percent, depending on device type and usage scenario, compared to replacement with newly produced equipment.
By keeping devices in use longer and managing them responsibly, companies can reduce waste, conserve resources and improve environmental performance without compromising operational needs.
ESG relevance for businesses
Aercit’s approach supports common ESG priorities, including:
- reduced Scope 3 emissions linked to procurement and manufacturing
- improved governance through controlled device handling and data security
- reduced risk related to improper disposal of electronic waste
The objective is not to eliminate technology use, but to manage it in a way that is secure, compliant and resource efficient.
A practical approach to sustainability
Sustainability at Aercit is an operational outcome.
By extending device lifecycles, applying professional repair standards and managing multiple technology flows responsibly, we help reduce electronic waste and limit the environmental impact associated with unnecessary new production.
Sustainability
at Aercit
Sustainability at Aercit is built into how business technology is handled across its full lifecycle. It is not a marketing concept, but the result of structured processes, professional standards and responsible decision making.
Today, all repair and refurbishment work is carried out in Sweden by verified professional technicians. We plan to expand internationally in order to scale these standards across additional markets and support responsible device lifecycle management closer to where business technology is used.
The scale of the problem
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world.
In 2022, the global volume of electronic waste reached approximately 62 million tonnes. If current trends continue, this figure is projected to rise to 82 million tonnes per year by 2030. In 2022, only 22.3 percent of global e waste was formally collected and recycled through documented systems.
(Source: United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Global E waste Monitor 2024)
Hazardous Reality
E waste contains valuable materials, but it can also include hazardous substances. According to the World Health Organization, unsafe or informal handling of electronic waste can release toxicants that contaminate air, soil, water and dust, including substances such as lead and mercury.
Why new device production matters
For most electronic devices, the majority of environmental impact occurs during production.
Research from Fraunhofer IZM shows that for smartphones and laptops, around 70 to 80 percent of total life cycle greenhouse gas emissions are generated during manufacturing, including raw material extraction, component production and assembly.
This means that replacing devices prematurely with newly manufactured ones significantly increases overall emissions. Extending the usable life of existing devices is therefore one of the most effective ways to reduce environmental impact related to business technology.
Multiple device flows, one responsible system
Devices enter the Aercit ecosystem through several mature and established pathways, including:
- 1returns from subscription customers
- 2partner buyback and recovery programs
- 3insurance and replacement cases
- 4sourcing through secondary market channels
Regardless of origin, all devices follow the same structured processes for assessment, secure handling and responsible next steps.
Professional repair and secure handling
All repair and refurbishment is performed by verified professional technicians. Devices are assessed, tested and prepared according to defined quality and security standards before they continue in use.
Devices that cannot be reused are directed to approved recycling channels in line with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
Reducing impact through extended use
Extending the life of business devices reduces the demand for new production and helps lower overall greenhouse gas emissions.
Fraunhofer UMSICHT reports that reuse of IT equipment can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 37 percent, depending on device type and usage scenario, compared to replacement with newly produced equipment.
By keeping devices in use longer and managing them responsibly, companies can reduce waste, conserve resources and improve environmental performance without compromising operational needs.
ESG relevance for businesses
Aercit’s approach supports common ESG priorities, including:
- reduced Scope 3 emissions linked to procurement and manufacturing
- improved governance through controlled device handling and data security
- reduced risk related to improper disposal of electronic waste
The objective is not to eliminate technology use, but to manage it in a way that is secure, compliant and resource efficient.
A practical approach to sustainability
Sustainability at Aercit is an operational outcome.
By extending device lifecycles, applying professional repair standards and managing multiple technology flows responsibly, we help reduce electronic waste and limit the environmental impact associated with unnecessary new production.