At Basatne, ESG isn’t a footnote in a report. It’s the heartbeat of our strategy, our innovation, and our promise to future generations. We live in a world where technology connects billions—but its silent cost is borne by the planet, the vulnerable, and the unborn.
In 2023 alone, the world generated over 61.3 million metric tons of electronic waste. That’s more than the weight of every commercial aircraft ever built—discarded in a single year. Most of it ends up in the world’s poorest communities, poisoning soil, water, and people. Only 12.5% is reused, repaired, or recycled properly. The rest? Burned. Buried. Forgotten.
By failing to recover what we’ve already mined, we are accelerating conflict, dependence, and climate collapse.
Learn more about e-waste and global inequality from the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor
Learn MorePeople talk about recycling, renewables, and electric vehicles—but very few understand the raw power of reuse.
When we reuse a piece of technology instead of manufacturing new, we avoid up to 90% of its embedded carbon emissions. That includes emissions from mining, smelting, production, and shipping. That’s not just sustainability—it’s survival.
Now, with legislation like the European Green Deal, and California’s SB 253 and SB 261, companies are finally being asked to account for their Scope 3 emissions—the ones buried deep in their supply chains. IT reuse is a direct, quantifiable way to reduce Scope 3. And yet, it's overlooked by most ESG programs.
A child exposed to lead in an informal recycling pit in Ghana.
A factory worker with no voice, assembling phones that will be obsolete in a few years.
A student in Nairobi who can’t access school online because they lack a basic device.
Our work at Basatne changes that.
But governance for us isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about trust, integrity, and foresight. When companies fail to manage technology EOL responsibly, they don’t just waste carbon—they risk catastrophic data breaches, regulatory fines, and brand erosion.
Morgan Stanley learned that the hard way, paying $163 million in penalties for mishandling decommissioned data centers. That can be avoided—with the right partner, with the right vision.
We are not asking companies to sacrifice profit for purpose. At Basatne, we show organizations how embracing circularity and sustainability in their IT lifecycle is not only ethical—but economically smart, operationally efficient, and reputationally powerful. Here’s how:
Every asset you reuse is an asset you don’t need to replace.
💡 Example: A multinational telco saved over $2.5 million in CapEx by adopting a reuse-first lifecycle strategy—while simultaneously shrinking their carbon footprint by 2,400 metric tons CO₂e.
Circular IT practices directly improve ESG metrics across all three pillars:
Companies reporting on CDP, GRI, or SASB benefit from quantifiable, auditable circularity metrics, making their disclosures more robust and investment-grade.
📘 Explore how Scope 3 reuse boosts ESG scores via the GHG Protocol Scope 3 Standard
Circular technology unlocks business potential in regions that traditional tech distribution has ignored or underserved:
💡 Insight: The World Bank estimates that increasing digital access in low-income countries by 10% can boost GDP by up to 2% annually. Tech reuse isn’t just good for the environment—it’s good for development.
In a world of greenwashing and digital fatigue, trust is currency—and circularity tells a story people believe in.
💡 Morgan Stanley’s $163 million fine for mishandling EOL IT assets wasn’t just about compliance—it was a blow to their reputation. Proper ESG-focused lifecycle management isn’t just smart—it’s safe.
88% of consumers want to align with sustainable brands. Investors are shifting billions into ESG-aligned portfolios. Regulators are catching up. And yet, the biggest lever of impact—technology reuse—is still underutilized.
Basatne is changing that.
This is about more than compliance. It’s about legacy.
It’s about standing at the intersection of climate, commerce, and conscience—and choosing to act.
Reach out to explore how we can reduce waste and elevate your ESG impact—together
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Because a better world isn’t just possible—it’s measurable.
