Chepstow, 6th May 2025 – TXO, the global full-circle technology lifecycle leader, has worked with the Carbon Trust to launch the Carbon Calculator, an industry-first tool for companies to quantify the carbon savings from buying and selling refurbished network equipment.
As industries such as telecoms, rail, and transport accelerate their journey towards net zero, TXO’s Carbon Calculator provides a crucial tool for measuring the environmental benefits of circularity. It quantifies the total CO₂ savings from purchasing refurbished equipment and the resale of surplus technology assets, giving businesses a clear and credible way to track their carbon impact. By making it easier to measure the environmental value of refurbishment, the calculator supports the adoption of circular practices and helps organisations make more informed, sustainable decisions in line with their net zero commitments.
Integrated into TXO’s asset management software, i-TRAC, the calculator calculates carbon savings by comparing the carbon footprint of brand-new products with the footprint of refurbished equipment, including transport and repairs. Depending on the category of equipment, businesses can expect carbon savings of up to 93%, compared to purchasing new.
Julia Evans, Group Operations Director at TXO said:
“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.”
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.”
In addition to the new carbon calculator, i-TRAC provides real-time visibility of technology inventory across a business’ global supply chain and the financial savings from refurbished equipment. With this solution, TXO is not only helping businesses become more sustainable but also supporting operational and financial performance.
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About TXO
Founded in 2005, TXO is a global full-circle technology lifecycle partner, helping industries optimise, manage, deploy, and resell technology.
Our vision is to make technology more sustainable—reducing costs, minimising waste, and maximising impact. We support organisations worldwide that rely on complex infrastructures, helping them improve efficiency, control costs, and meet environmental targets.
By applying circular economy principles, EOSL support, and responsible asset recovery, we extend infrastructure lifecycles while lowering both commercial and environmental impact. True sustainability must be commercially viable, seamless to implement, and environmentally sound—because if an initiative isn’t cost-effective or disrupts operations, it won’t succeed.
Through urban mining and asset recovery, we help customers reduce reliance on raw material extraction while driving performance, profit, and purpose. In partnership with TowerBrook Delta, we are accelerating the shift toward a more sustainable and efficient network ecosystem—one that balances financial returns with environmental responsibility.
Our goal: transforming technology for a smarter, more sustainable future.
About the Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy driven by the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. We have been climate pioneers for over 20 years, partnering with businesses, governments and financial institutions to drive positive climate action. From strategic planning and target setting to activation and communication – we turn ambition into impact. To date, our 400 experts have helped set 200+ science-based targets and guided 3,000+ organisations and cities across five continents on their route to Net Zero.
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