How Green4Good IT Enables ESG Leadership at a Tier 1 Canadian Bank

At a Glance 

Client profile: A Canadian Tier 1 Bank
Joint Objective Between G4G IT and The Bank: Securely manage end-of-first-life (EOFL)  IT assets while supporting sustainability, compliance, and social impact
Solution: The Green4Good IT lifecycle program focused on both secure disposition and reuse-first environmental outcomes

Key Results 

The clearest way to understand the impact is simply to look at the results. Click through the slider to learn how many carbon credits were earned, the net value returned to the bank, total assets processed, and much more!

Impact Highlights 

Environmental Leadership: By repurposing over 4.7 million lbs of IT equipment, the bank significantly reduced e-waste and earned 81,738 carbon credits, reinforcing its commitment to carbon neutrality and ESG goals.

Financial Return: The program delivered nearly $9 million in net value back to the bank, transforming retired assets into a strategic revenue stream.

Social Impact: Through Green4Good, the bank directed $665k in donations to charitable organizations, amplifying its community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Circular Economy Contribution: Over 76% of the total weight was repurposed, extending the lifecycle of IT equipment and reducing demand for new manufacturing.

What does 81,738 carbon credits look like?

Carbon numbers can be hard to picture, so the bank’s 81,738 carbon credits can also be translated into everyday equivalents. It’s the kind of impact that makes ESG progress tangible for teams, stakeholders, and reporting.

81,738 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide ...

Is equivalent to the emissions from 9,197,479 gallons of gasoline consumed! 

Is equivalent to the emissions from 6,608,253,567 smartphones charged!

Is equivalent to the emissions from 10,977 homes' energy for 1 year!

Is comparable to the carbon captured by 1,351,545 tree seedlings over 10 years!

Is comparable to greenhouse gas avoided by 24.4 wind turbines running for a year! 

Is equivalent to carbon captured by 81,988 USA forests in a year!

Is equivalent to the emissions from 9,197,479 gallons of gasoline consumed! 

Is equivalent to the emissions from 6,608,253,567 smartphones charged!

Is equivalent to the emissions from 10,977 homes' energy for 1 year!

Is comparable to the carbon captured by 1,351,545 tree seedlings over 10 years!

Is comparable to greenhouse gas avoided by 24.4 wind turbines running for a year! 

Is equivalent to carbon captured by 81,988 USA forests in a year!

The Conclusion

This case demonstrates how Green4Good IT Lifecycle Solutions enables organizations to combine sustainability, financial performance, and social responsibility through secure IT asset disposition. By managing end-of-life IT with a reuse-first approach and measurable reporting, organizations can meet compliance and ESG targets while creating environmental and community impact that’s clear, credible, and repeatable.

Interested in what measurable results could look like for your organization? Green4Good IT Lifecycle Solutions helps organizations turn end-of-life IT into outcomes that support ESG goals, value recovery, and social impact.