Thomas Rowley
Chief Technologist - Networking and Connectivity
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At Softcat, we believe that sustainability isn’t just a corporate responsibility. It’s a strategic initiative that should be embedded at every stage of your network lifecycle - from design and procurement, to implementation and support services. It’s why we’re proud to launch our new Network Sustainability Assessment, a service designed to help organisations better understand and reduce the environmental impact of their network infrastructure.
Evidence-based decision-making
Powered by the Rejoose tool, this assessment provides a detailed, evidence-led view of your network’s emissions. Whether you’re running wired or wireless network environments, our approach uses network device and activity-based emissions data to uncover lifecycle inefficiencies, energy usage and costs to identify quick wins. This could include disabling unused ports or delaying unnecessary refreshes – and are decisions that support strategic decision-making that can deliver carbon and energy savings to help organisations meet their ESG initiatives.
Why the service matters
Networks now account for up to 24% of total ICT emissions, and with AI workloads consuming up to 10 times more electricity than a standard Google search - the pressure on infrastructure is evidently growing.
Yet, fewer than half of UK mid-sized businesses have formal sustainability targets in place. Our assessment helps bridge that gap, giving you a clear roadmap to align IT operations with your carbon reduction goals.
The service is available as a standalone engagement or can be used alongside our existing wired and wireless network assessments. We highlight sustainable options such as refurbished equipment, energy-efficient configurations, and comparisons of existing vs replacement hardware.
The delivered outcomes
Customers also benefit from coordinated support from a Sustainability Success Manager, working alongside our technical architects, procurement specialists, and account managers, to deliver actionable outcomes tailored to your business.
The assessment outputs are not just technical, they’re strategic. They can be used to strengthen business cases for network refreshes, support Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance, and demonstrate ROI (return on investment) through reduced energy bills and emissions.
This launch marks a major milestone for Softcat’s Networking and Connectivity team, as sustainability is an increasing priority for our customers. The Network Sustainability Assessment is already being used to support public sector and corporate organisations, with fascinating insights informing our customers' network strategies. It’s a powerful tool for organisations looking to make smarter, greener decisions about their network infrastructure.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your sustainability journey, speak to your Softcat Account Manager about the criteria for your assessment, or visit our website to learn more and connect with our experts.