ESG

Subsribe to the Sector Pulse Syndicated Research Program to access the IntelliTAD newsletter

The ITAD Sustainability Roadmap: 20 Strategic Actions for a Shifting ESG Environment

The ESG debate in the United States has entered a more politically charged phase. Various groups continue to challenge the role of ESG considerations in business decisions, but the central question is whether this backlash represents a meaningful weakening of enterprise demand for sustainability reporting and environmental performance measurement. This analysis examines what that shift means for ITAD providers and outlines twenty strategic actions companies should consider to remain competitive within enterprise accounts. A downloadable roadmap and client checklist accompanies the analysis for executives evaluating internal capabilities and prioritizing investment.

Apple leads on inputs, faces questions on ITAD

Apple’s latest environmental milestone, a claim that 30% of the material in all products it shipped in 2025 was recycled, landed on Earth Day and has been widely cited in ESG coverage. According to the company’s April 16 newsroom release, that figure represents the highest-ever share of recycled material in its devices and is framed as a key step toward Apple’s 2030 climate targets.