Documented Impact
Verified Results
Our independently verified climate data helps customers measure the environmental impact of refurbished IT and support ESG reporting, tenders and procurement decisions. The calculations follow Rejoose's RFI methodology and report per-unit climate impact across selected product categories.
METHODOLOGY
How the Impact Is Calculated
The Rejoose Refurbishment Impact Factor (RFI) method calculates the additional greenhouse gas emissions created by refurbishment activities and expresses this impact as a percentage of the product’s original embodied carbon footprint. The method is partner-specific and applies to refurbished units in UpcycleIT’s product portfolio.
PRODUCT DATA
Unit Climate Impact by Product Category
Desktop
8.82 kg CO₂e refurbishment impact
Approx.
91%
Lower reported climate impact
than a comparable new product
162.04 kg CO₂e avoided per refurbished unit
Percentages are derived from the avoided-emissions and reported rest-of-lifecycle GWP figures in the Rejoose RFI reports. Comparisons assume the same defined two-year use phase and end-of-life treatment. Figures represent category averages, and individual product results may vary.
KG CO₂e PER UNIT
Reported Rest-of-Lifecycle GWP
The reported lifecycle GWP covers refurbishment, a defined two-year use phase and end-of-life treatment. Original manufacturing is reported separately through the avoided-emissions comparison and is not included in this figure.
This figure covers refurbishment, two years of use and end-of-life treatment. Original manufacturing is excluded.
CERTIFICATION
Certified Application of the RFI Method
Rejoose certifies that Upcycle IT has implemented the company-specific RFI method. The inputs were reviewed for completeness and unit consistency and processed using Rejoose-maintained emission factors. The certificates are valid during their stated periods, provided inputs, facilities and processes do not materially change.
DOCUMENTATION
Certificates & Impact Reports
Download the documentation behind the figures presented on this page. Each product category includes a Rejoose RFI certificate confirming UpcycleIT’s implementation of the RFI method and a detailed report outlining per-unit climate impact, avoided emissions and the calculation boundaries used.
Notebook:
Desktop:
Smartphone & Tablet:
Docking Station
SYSTEM BOUNDARY
What the Reports Include
The reports define a clear system boundary. Counted items include inbound and outbound transport, storage, repair labor, replacement parts, outbound packaging materials and the 2-year use-phase energy included in lifecycle GWP. Excluded items include original manufacturing, disposal of replaced parts, transport prior to the ITAD collection point and use beyond the defined 2-year period.
Included
Inbound and outbound transport
Storage
Repair labor
Replacement parts
Packaging
2-year use-phase energy in lifecycle GWP
Excluded
Original manufacturing
Disposal of replaced parts
Transport before ITAD collection point
Use beyond the defined 2-year period
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