Our Sustainability Mission
Carrier Access IT is dedicated to eco-friendly practices that not only drive innovation, but also protect our planet. Through education, innovation, and collaboration, we aim to lead the way in creating a sustainable IT industry.
Our Social Responsibility Plan
Carrier Access IT has a corporate responsibility to:
- Utilize waste reduction programs for retiring assets
- Train our teams on Cisco’s E&S programs and plans
- Commit to maintaining E&S Certification to stay educated on market best practices
- Share & educate E&S programs through marketing distribution
- Train and certify on environmental and sustainability (E&S) practices
- Collaborate and build partnerships with an E&S focus
- Distribute E&S information and continuously improve knowledge and practices
- Conduct E&S self-practices for asset retirement
- Promote a hybrid work approach to reduce scope 3 emissions.
- Enhance the lives of our team members with quarterly education through our wellness programs.
- Support environmental and social governance programs through annual charitable donations.
- Engage in takeback & asset management programs, such as Environmental Sustainability at Cisco – Cisco and Asset Management Services | Ingram Micro Lifecycle.
Sustainability Goals
Waste Management
Carrier Access IT is aligned to recycle all end-of-life assets with a local technology recycling organization on a quarterly basis, preventing waste from reaching landfills.
Education and Training
Team members receive E&S training. Account managers are educated on client-facing waste reduction information. We continuously improve through Cisco and OEM sustainability initiatives.
Certification
Carrier Access IT will certify in Cisco's Environmental and Sustainability program on an annual basis to maintain the highest standard of knowledge and compliance.
Partnership & Collaboration
Carrier Access IT actively partners with Cisco's Environmental Sustainability program and Ingram Micro/Cisco’s Lifecycle's Asset Management Services to extend E&S impact.
Carrier Access IT is committed to leading by example - certifying our team, recycling responsibly, and partnering with Cisco to build a sustainable future for our business and our clients.