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Building a responsible and resilient Australian supply chain

Vendor and supply chain sustainability

We make business decisions with the environment in mind.

Sustainable supply chain management that delivers real impact

Sustainability, ESG and modern slavery are now baseline expectations in technology procurement. We help you respond to these expectations with practical measures across your IT supply chain.

At Datacom, we embed supply chain considerations across procurement — from vendor selection to logistics and lifecycle management. We deliver product, vendor, and lifecycle information so our customers can make informed decisions. Whether you’re sourcing IT hardware, software or services, we supply the data and services to help you assess how well options align with your organisational priorities, including sustainability goals.

Datacom has committed climate targets and uses certified environmental management systems, emissions measurement and independent assurance to track progress. We bring that same discipline to the services we provide to you.

Our circular IT and asset recovery services extend device life, enable redeployment and support responsible recycling. We can provide data on reuse, recycling and emissions signals to feed your own ESG reporting.

  • Selecting vendors

    We work with our vendor network to support high standards of service and consider sustainable, ethical, and legal practices as part of our onboarding process.
  • Freight

    We’re tracking freight emissions with Cario to improve visibility across Australasia. We’re also working with freight providers committed to reducing their impact.
  • Waste

    We're exploring a system to track facility waste and help customers meet sustainability goals through secure e-waste reuse, donation or disposal.
  • Carbon audits

    We audit our carbon emissions annually to ISO 14064-1:2018 and the GHG protocol to support accurate carbon accounting.
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Care for the land, care for our people

We help our customers and ourselves minimise e-waste and emissions with device fleet utilisation. By repurposing or retiring your old assets, offering responsible end-of-life options including buy-back schemes, data destruction and responsible asset recycling, we can reduce the amount of e-waste from landfill and the associated emissions.   

We help our customers and ourselves minimise e-waste and emissions with device fleet utilisation. By repurposing or retiring your old assets, offering responsible end-of-life options including buy-back schemes, data destruction and responsible asset recycling, we can reduce the amount of e-waste from ending in landfill and the associated emissions.   

Our vision is to make a difference in people’s lives and to enable our customers to thrive and shape their own futures. We understand that a commitment to sustainability through procurement is a critical foundation in achieving these outcomes and ensuring we contribute positively to the communities and countries where we live and work. 
 
Demand for ethical, environmentally responsible IT solutions is growing worldwide. Customers want to work with organisations that not only support their sustainability goals, but also uphold responsible practices throughout the supply chain.

That’s why we’ve made sustainable procurement a core business priority. Our strategy supports environmental mitigation, social well-being, and economic resilience — today and into the future. 

We’re taking steps to reduce our environmental impact through ongoing internal initiatives and process improvements.

Our goal is to source the right products at the best value while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery. We focus on working with aligned vendors and managing risks effectively to support our customers’ sustainability objectives. 

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Sustainability is a critical factor in your asset lifecycle 

We’re building a responsible supply chain—focusing on ongoing improvements, strong partnerships, and encouraging sustainable practices where possible.

  • 2030

    carbon commitment.
  • ISO14064-1

    Certified.
  • 200+

    technology partners.
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We embed sustainable practices into our asset lifecycle services

Make informed decisions across the asset lifecycle

Our approach to sustainable supply chain management

Through our vendor network and procurement workflows, we provide transparent product and lifecycle information. Customers can use this visibility, including available environmental data and end-of-life pathways, to compare options and choose those that best fit their organisational requirements, including sustainability. We are committed to responsible business practices and work with vendors who demonstrate similar values across product quality, ethics and lifecycle stewardship.

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Enabling a greener supply chain for business and enterprise IT procurement

We help our customers improve supply‑chain visibility by providing consistent product, vendor and procurement data across their technology purchases. This supports clearer comparisons between suppliers and helps Australian organisations understand how device attributes, vendor practices and logistics factors fit into their broader procurement priorities, including sustainability. Through our established vendor network and structured procurement processes, we enable a more transparent, well‑governed supply chain for IT purchasing.

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APAC leader

Datacom is extremely proud to be an APAC leader with our assurance to the International Organisation for Standardisation on reporting greenhouse gases (ISO14064-1).  This allows us to: Report and account for our carbon emissions, work on reducing our environmental impact and provide Scope 3 figures to our customers who are also on their emissions accounting journey.

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Logistics and supply chain infrastructure

Scaling responsibly with sustainable logistics

Our scalable logistics and supply chain infrastructure and Australian warehouse operations are designed to support growth while minimising environmental impact. With local integration centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Townsville, we are reducing extended freight movements. We offer certified IT hardware e-waste recycling and data destruction services, including resale, donation, and secure disposal for devices with or without residual value. All data is erased using secure, ISO-certified processes, with compliance certificates provided for assurance.

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Strategic relationships with the right technology vendors

Why partner with Datacom for supply chain sustainability?

As one of Australia's most experienced technology and procurement partners, Datacom brings deep technical expertise and a trusted vendor network to help organisations make informed, well-governed supply chain decisions. Our focus on continuous improvement and responsible business practices ensures customers have the visibility they need to align their procurement activity with operational and sustainability priorities.

Strategic sourcing through trusted technology partnerships

We partner with leading global and local technology providers to deliver smart, scalable solutions tailored to your business needs.

From end-user devices and storage to virtualisation and infrastructure applications, our strategic sourcing capabilities ensure that your organisation gets the best-fit technology — efficiently and cost-effectively.

As a top-tier partnership, we provide exclusive access to training, pricing, and product roadmaps that drive lasting value for your business.

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Frequently asked questions

What is vendor sustainability?

Vendor sustainability is the practice of assessing and managing suppliers based on their environmental and social impact as well as their price and performance. In the Australian context it includes climate commitments, circular economy practices, modern slavery controls and transparent reporting so your IT supply chain aligns with ESG goals and regulatory expectations.

What is supply chain sustainability and why is it important for Australian organisations?

Supply chain sustainability is the practice of understanding and managing environmental, social and ethical impacts across suppliers, products, logistics and end of life activity.

It is important because most organisations’ emissions and risks sit outside their own operations, making supply chain visibility essential for reducing exposure to regulatory, reputational and operational risks, and for meeting modern ESG and reporting expectations.

How does Datacom support sustainable and ethical procurement practices in Australia?

Datacom supports sustainable and ethical procurement by providing transparent product, vendor and lifecycle information through our procurement workflows. This visibility helps Australian customers assess how well suppliers and products align with their organisational, sustainability and responsibility criteria. Our established vendor network and commitment to responsible business practices ensure customers have access to consistent, reliable information to make informed procurement decisions. 

What is a green supply chain and how does it apply to IT procurement?

A green supply chain focuses on the environmental dimension of the supply chain. In IT procurement, that means factoring in product environmental attributes (e.g., energy efficiency, materials), available lifecycle pathways (reuse, refurbishment, redeployment, certified recycling), logistics considerations that influence emissions, and productlevel carbon or lifecycle data. This gives procurement teams practical inputs to compare alternatives and select devices and suppliers that align with operational needs, reporting obligations and sustainability priorities.

How can Australian businesses reduce environmental impact through their supply chain?

Australian businesses can reduce impact by sourcing from sustainable vendors, prioritising recyclable and energy-efficient products, and optimising logistics for lower emissions.

By using activity-based lifecycle carbon data during procurement, organisations can compare options more fairly and plan purchases that measurably improve environmental outcomes.

We help Australian organisations take these steps by providing end-to-end procurement and supply chain solutions that support circular economy principles and carbon reduction goals.

Why choose Datacom as a partner for sustainable IT procurement in Australia?

Datacom’s goal is to enable responsible, wellinformed IT procurement. 

We bring procurement expertise, a trusted vendor ecosystem, and transparent product and lifecycle data to help you make informed, well-governed purchasing decisions. Datacom serves as your single partner throughout the device journey, supported by integrated logistics and lifecycle services such as redeployment, refurbishment and certified recycling.

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