Ecouflant,
France
Why is this important? Digital carbon footprint is one of the most pressing issues in decarbonization, accounting for 6% of global carbon emissions and growing at a double-digit rate. By 2030, this could reach 20%. With over 40 billion digital products in circulation, terminal production alone constitutes 80% of the total digital impact. Despite the crucial impact of this sector, only 17% of all end-of-life devices are effectively collected, and less than 5% are refurbished.
Why does this project need financial support? Financial support through carbon credits is essential for Okamac to expand its operations and implement new processes. The project incurs costs for transport, sorting, and logistics in collecting electronic waste that would otherwise be discarded. The funding from carbon credits will support Okamac's capacity expansion, increase skilled labor, and enhance technological capabilities, ensuring the project's success and its positive impact on the environment.
What is unique with this project? The project is working on the most complex IT devices to refurbish: Apple's computers. Okamac focuses heavily on upskilling employees and conducting R&D to improve the refurbishing rate. Additionally, Okamac has developed a program with "Pôle Emploi" to offer professional retraining for the unemployed.