We’re excited to announce the launch of the TXO Carbon Calculator!
Developed in collaboration with the Carbon Trust, the Carbon Calculator lets you see the total CO₂ savings from purchasing refurbished equipment and reselling surplus assets. These figures are displayed alongside your financial returns by reselling and recycling with TXO – helping you make decisions that are good for the planet and good for business.
With carbon savings of up to 93% compared to buying brand-new equipment, this is sustainability you can measure.
Fully integrated within i-TRAC, our powerful asset management platform, the TXO Carbon Calculator gives you a smarter, more transparent way to track your environmental and financial impact all in one place.
What does the TXO Carbon Calculator measure?
✅ Total CO₂ saved through purchasing refurbished equipment
✅ Total CO₂ saved through resale of surplus technology assets
What else does i-TRAC help you track?
✅ Revenue generated from surplus technology assets
✅ Available credit for future transactions
What do your carbon savings look like?
Reducing CO₂ emissions isn’t just about numbers. It’s about real-world impact. Here’s how different levels of carbon savings translate into meaningful environmental benefits:
| CO₂ Savings (kg) | Miles Driven Avoided | Trees Absorbing CO₂ (10 years) | Flights Avoided (London to NY) | Beef Burgers Not Eaten |
| 10,000 | 24,710 | 164 | 1 | 2,500 |
| 50,000 | 123,550 | 820 | 5 | 12,500 |
| 100,000 | 247,100 | 1,640 | 10 | 25,000 |
| 200,000 | 494,200 | 3,280 | 20 | 50,000 |
And that’s just the beginning. Your CO₂ savings could also translate into:
✅ Millions of plastic bottles recycled instead of landfilled
✅ Thousands of smartphones manufactured without extra carbon emissions
✅ Billions of hours of LED lightbulb use offset
Why sustainability matters for your business
Choosing refurbished network equipment and reselling surplus technology is not only good for the planet. It’s also a smart business decision. By integrating sustainability into your network lifecycle, you can:
- Cut costs without compromising quality
- Reduce e-waste and extend the life of valuable technology
- Align with sustainability targets and regulatory compliance
- Enhance your corporate social responsibility (CSR) profile
As TXO’s Group Operations Director, Julia Evans, puts it:
“At TXO, we’re excited to lead the charge in championing the circular economy, and with our new carbon calculator, we’re empowering businesses to achieve their sustainability goals more effectively than ever before. This is exactly what industries like telecoms have been seeking. We work alongside operators who are dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint, and we’re proud to support that goal with the software and technology. We believe this calculator will be the crucial link that connects net zero ambitions with the adoption of circular practices, driving broader acceptance and delivering long-term value for both businesses and the planet.”
Telecoms paving the path to net zero with circularity
Compared to other verticals in the ICT sector, telecoms was one of the earlier industries to start the journey towards net zero. For example, the GSMA board committed the mobile sector to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and highlighted circularity as a key pillar to do so. Despite many operators committing to net zero targets, specific goals around circularity and its impact are less common. TXO and the Carbon Trust aim to change this by giving this insight at scale across the supply chain, based on best practices.
Hugh Jones, Managing Director, the Carbon Trust said:
“The Carbon Trust is a global consultancy, driven by the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. Developing this model with TXO is a major step towards demystifying refurbishment for network operators that are often focused on carbon reduction. Having a clear carbon benefit tied to circular practices could be hugely impactful. Circularity is a key lever to reduce carbon footprints towards net zero and could drive real change across the industry.”
Join the sustainability movement with TXO
Every business decision has an environmental impact. The question is, will yours be a positive one?
With TXO’s industry-first Carbon Calculator, created in collaboration with the Carbon Trust, you can take measurable steps towards your net zero goals while boosting your bottom line. Whether you’re in telecoms, rail, or any other sector, this tool gives you the data you need to drive real change.
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