Research from Px3 shows that end-user computing (EUC) generates 1% of global greenhouse gas annual emissions by manufacturing 460 million devices and the associated energy consumed by 4.2 billion users. The use of efficient devices and modern IT infrastructures play a key role in our ability to make a real impact on reducing energy consumption.

Savvy and Cost-Effective IT Buying Decisions

An informed choice of device is critical for savvy procurement decisions that support energy efficiency requirements and policies. To guide IT buyers and consumers in the decision-making process, the Energy Star certification system and trusted ENERGY STAR label are designed to make it easier to identify which products hold a high standard for efficient energy use and reduced C02 emissions.

IGEL’s hardware partners HP, Lenovo, and LG have achieved Energy Star certification on many thin clients, PCs, and laptops. When businesses use energy-efficient products, they save on electricity which contributes to lower CO2 emissions and a reduced impact on the environment. In fact, research shows by running IGEL OS on an endpoint device that offers a small carbon footprint from both an embodied and use perspective, power consumption can be reduced by more than 22% up to 49%.

Reuse and Repurpose Devices to Optimize IT Resources

By extending the lifespan of existing devices, organizations can significantly reduce the number of emissions required to manufacture a new device. Research shows up to 83% of a device’s total carbon footprint is generated during manufacturing. Therefore, extending the industry standard four-year hardware refresh cycle by multiple years positively impacts reducing emissions in manufacturing and distribution. Further, installing the efficient IGEL OS to upgrade thin clients, PCs, and laptops to a unified, centrally managed and controlled workspace allows access to apps, data, and desktops securely and quickly from anywhere.

A Modern IT Infrastructure for Secure Hybrid Work

The flexibility and agility offered by cloud environments and technology ecosystems of compatible solutions also offer huge potential to further reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption by decreasing dependencies on energy-hungry legacy data centers. Cloud computing enables organizations to offer their employees secure remote and hybrid work options which reduce daily commuting to the office or workplace, and further help to reduce energy use.

These are examples of how smart IT choices can help organizations reduce carbon footprint and energy consumption by choosing technology that optimizes IT resources, reuses hardware for longer, and supports secure hybrid work.

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Earning “green” can have other great advantages, besides lowering your greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint. It can also improve business continuity in a time where our supply chain is in gridlock and the chip shortage is stalling the availability of nearly everything electronic. It can also save you some serious money, all while keeping all of those toxic electronic waste scraps out of the landfill.

Consider these ways IGEL OS is helping the planet, and your business, and see if you too can get a “star” for your energy efficiency:

• Maintain Business Continuity

  • This is of particular importance this year as businesses reel from a supply chain crisis and chip shortage like never before. With two of the largest US ports seeing a 30% increase in the number of goods going through them, and 28% fewer workers to process the cargo, getting the electronic equipment you need to continue your business operations is very challenging. This can have an impact on business continuity, especially if you need new computing devices to keep your workforce productive. IGEL is helping to relieve the supply chain bottleneck by giving businesses a great solution to repurpose existing computing devices. IGEL OS can extend the life of existing endpoint devices by an average of two-to-three additional years, and sometimes much longer. That can mean less computer demand in the supply chain and greater business continuity for those that would have otherwise been awaiting new Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11-capable devices to keep employees productive.

• Save Money

  • Of course, without the need to purchase new devices comes a great boost to IT budgets. Budget which can be redeployed for other important strategic projects – even programs which can further enhance business sustainability and efficiency. For larger organizations, the CAPEX savings from bypassing the classic “hardware refresh” can be in the millions of dollars.

• Keep Scrap Out of Landfills

  • One of the biggest environmental challenges of our day is the excessive e-waste our societies produce. The World Health Organization characterized the volume of last year’s e-waste alone as weighing as much as 350 cruise ships. By repurposing and redeploying endpoint devices with IGEL OS we are helping to keep volumes of new devices out of the landfill and in continued use – also reducing the number of new devices that must be built accordingly.

• Progress Carbon Neutrality Goals

  • Yes, and of course, using IGEL reduces your greenhouse gas emissions and minimizes your carbon footprint. In fact, recent research from Px³ has quantified that using IGEL OS is capable of driving greenhouse gases down by 60% when used in displacement strategies, an additional 40% or more when aligned with remote working strategies, and between 22% and 49% in projected energy consumption reductions. Impressive results for a simple choice.

Not only are IGEL products Energy Star certified, at IGEL we take sustainability very seriously – for our business and yours. It’s IGEL’s vision to transform the way the world works with better outcomes for people, organizations, and our planet. Join our energy efficiency movement for a better, greener world.

Watch the IGEL video on sustainability with insights into how to avoid the PC refresh cycle and help to eliminate e-waste here:

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