Why ICT Procurement Now Carries Governance Risk
ICT purchasing is no longer just an operational function.
It now intersects with:
Sustainability disclosure requirements
Carbon and emissions accountability
Social and ethical supply chain expectations
Public and private sector procurement standards
Tender scrutiny and audit exposure
Boards and auditors increasingly expect organisations to demonstrate not just what they buy — but how and from whom they buy it.
Every ICT transaction now carries governance implications.
The Connected Procurement Framework
ICT Procurement-as-a-Service is governed by the Connected Procurement Framework.
The Connected Procurement Framework applies consistent procurement, ESG, risk and sustainability controls across all in-scope ICT activity.
It embeds:
Commercial discipline
Carbon accountability
Social procurement reporting
Audit-ready documentation
Portfolio-level governance visibility
What Is the ICT Procurement-as-a-Service Value Chain?
ESG IT Procurement-as-a-Service
Your ICT Procurement-as-a-Service Value Chain
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Switch
Immediate Governance Alignment
For organisations needing certified supply and reportable ESG outcomes without redesigning internal systems.
- Reportable Social Procurement spend
- Cradle-to-gate carbon neutrality delivered as standard
- Certified social enterprise supply
- Audit-ready documentation
- No additional service fee
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Enhance
Structured Procurement Support
For organisations requiring embedded ESG assurance and operational support.
- One annual full-time equivalent Employment Pathways role (Priority Jobseeker)
- Named carbon offsets applied to TechForGood-supplied ICT assets
- Recover-E coordination fees waived
- Compliance-ready ESG documentation
- Transaction-level reporting support
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Embed
Portfolio-Level Governance Integration
For organisations extending governance across their ICT supplier landscape.
- Two annual full-time equivalent Employment Pathways roles (place-based)
- ESG reporting and carbon offsets extended to customer-nominated non-TechForGood vendors
- Portfolio-level governance visibility
- 1% of total ICT spend rebated to Catalysing Connections, directed to a client-nominated charitable organisation
- Integrated procurement workflow support
Extend the Value Chain with Recover-E
Recover-E extends ICT procurement from cradle-to-gate to cradle-to-grave. It delivers:
Certified data sanitisation
ISO-certified recycling
Landfill diversion reporting
Circular recovery outcomes
Sustainability evidence aligned to disclosure expectations
Evidence, Not Assertions
ICT Procurement-as-a-Service delivers measurable outcomes across social, environmental and governance dimensions. These are documented, reportable and auditable outputs generated through the Connected Procurement Framework.
Case Studies
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Public Institution
Met SPF quotas in 90 days with compliance-ready reporting.
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B Corp Innovator
Embedded ESG compliance into every ICT purchase; enhanced reporting accelerated progress with TechForGood.
Engagement Model
ICT Procurement-as-a-Service is delivered as an ongoing procurement engagement integrated into existing procurement and finance processes.
Switch
No additional service fee beyond the cost of technology purchased.
Enhance and Embed
Fixed monthly professional service engagement.
12-month term.
Annual commitment with monthly invoicing or discounted annual upfront payment.
One-time setup fee at commencement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What data does TechForGood provide for ASRS and Scope 3 ICT emissions reporting?
We provide ASRS-aligned ICT evidence including Scope 3 ICT emissions under Category 1 (Purchased Goods & Services), landfill-diversion outcomes through Recover-E, and carbon neutrality evidence. This supports ESG, NGERS and ASRS reporting without relying on OEM supplier emissions data, which is rarely available.
How does ESG IT Procurement support sustainable ICT procurement?
TechForGood embeds sustainable ICT procurement principles directly into the purchasing pathway. Every ICT transaction contributes to carbon neutral procurement, secure and responsible recycling through Recover-E, and evidence aligned with sustainable ICT procurement guidelines and ESG frameworks.
How does TechForGood ensure our ICT procurement is carbon neutral?
TechForGood is a certified carbon neutral organisation. All ICT purchases made through TechForGood are included within our organisational Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions offset program.
- Switch customers use TechForGood invoices as their carbon neutral procurement evidence.
- Enhance and Embed customers receive named carbon offset certificates issued annually.
All customers receive recycling and landfill-diversion reporting through Recover-E.
Do we need to replace our existing ICT suppliers to meet ESG or ASRS requirements?
No. The Switch–Enhance–Embed pathways let you uplift ESG outcomes without changing your entire supplier base. TechForGood provides the sustainability, emissions and circularity evidence required for ESG, NGERS and ASRS disclosures—even when OEM suppliers cannot provide this data themselves.
What documentation do you provide for audits, tenders and B Corp supply-chain reporting?
You receive carbon neutrality evidence (which differs by pathway), e-waste recycling and landfill-diversion reporting through Recover-E, and social procurement evidence. These support ESG, NGERS, ASRS and B Corp supply-chain requirements.
Certified, Independently Verified
ICT Procurement-as-a-Service is underpinned by independently verified standards and certifications that support procurement integrity, sustainability assurance and social procurement compliance.
- Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise
- B Corp Certified
- Carbon Neutral Business Certification
- ISO-certified Recover-E operations (ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and R2v3)
These certifications and governance controls underpin delivery across the ICT Procurement-as-a-Service Value Chain.
