Okamac France IT Refurbishment
Circularity
Industrial Processes
プロジェクト概要
The project is scaling an Apple computer refurbishment facility to generate significant social, environmental, and circular economy impacts.
Over five years, the project will avoid more than 50,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions by replacing newly manufactured devices. It refurbishes over 70,000 devices annually, with a recycling rate of less than 3%. This results in more than 39,000 tonnes of raw materials that are not extracted from the earth.
Why Support IT Refurbishment?
IT activity accounts for 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions—and this share is growing rapidly, with projections reaching 20% by 2050. The production of electronic devices represents 80% of these emissions, while refurbishment can reduce environmental impact by 75–90% for equivalent usage.
Despite this, refurbished devices make up less than 5% of the market compared to new devices, largely due to a lack of competitiveness.
This project aims to maximize product value by conducting deep refurbishment and repair operations on Apple MacBooks and iMacs. It also has a strong social impact—creating new jobs, primarily for unemployed individuals—with a strong focus on training and continuous upskilling.
Additional Funding Is Needed To:Quadruple the capacity of the current site within five yearsImprove carbon efficiency through the development of new technical tools and by reducing replacement rates and recycling