Keeping a focus on sustainability is crucial for all of us. After all, there is no planet B. We must think long term, which is why we’re doing what we can to keep our business environmentally friendly.
As well as our own initiatives, we love sharing news about our brands and what they’re doing to help towards sustainability. So, here’s a roundup of some of the positive changes we’re all making.
Here we’re helping at Exertis UK
We’re always looking at sustainability, to make sure we run an environmentally friendly business. We keep the big internal changes simple, such as reducing plastic in all our offices. But as a global business we also look to create widespread initiatives, which can reduce our carbon footprint.
We’re working with packaging supplier Macfarlane, to reduce the plastic we use in our warehouses by 24 percent (or 18 tonnes of plastic). This is a reduction of 45 tonnes of CO₂e emissions, equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from 112,838 miles driven by the average passenger vehicle.
Our marketing team at Exertis UK have also been looking to see what changes they can make. The team has replaced the plastic wrap for its quarterly reseller magazine with potato starch polywrap, which is 100 percent compostable.
Dell are advancing sustainability
Dell technologies are committed to making the world a better place, this begins with their people, technology and reach. Their vision is simple: to create a lasting impact on both humankind and the planet. The steps they are taking to get there are already underway.
In their Progress Made Real report, Dell laid out their goals and the work they’re doing to already achieve them. With their eyes fixed on 2030, they have said that by that time, for every product bought by Dell, they will have reused or recycled another.
By 2030 Dell also want 100% of packaging to be made from recyclable or renewable material, 75% of their electricity to be sourced renewably, 50% of their scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission goals to be met. And in the meantime, will drive sustainability improvements in their global workplaces.
Combatting climate change with Lenovo
Lenovo recognize that climate change is a serious threat to the planet. That’s why they’re continually seeking new ways to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions across all business activities, including those of suppliers and customers.
Lenovo’s commitment to climate change and a low-carbon economy can be seen through their approach: Lenovo use lighter bio-based packaging that reduces the overall package size, resulting in a 6.7% efficiency improvement in transportation CO2 emissions.
Lenovo also uses a new and more sustainable process to build stronger, more reliable devices and conserve energy. They use post-consumer recycled content in laptops, desktops, workstations, monitors, and accessories and are introducing closed-loop processes for some products.
Cherry committed to sustainability
Cherry has environmental sustainability at the front of their mind, with many of their products now carrying the Blue Angel eco mark. On some of their products, the standard AA/AAA batteries will now last up to 3 years between changes, giving them further eco credibility.
Other products such as the MW 8 Advanced and MW 8 ERGO mouse, and the DW 9000 wireless keyboard, contain rechargeable Lithium Polymer batteries. Now there’s no need to change them at all, which saves even more batteries going straight into the landfill.
One of Cherry’s new initiatives is to significantly reduce the plastic packaging they use. All new products, and a rolling change on existing ones, will now have recyclable packaging. That means no plastics and using cardboard or paper only.
Phillips adopt ESG approach
Phillips take a fully integrated approach to doing business responsibly and sustainably. With a proven track record in sustainability, they have adopted a comprehensive set of key commitments across all the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) dimensions.
Their ESG commitments include maintaining carbon neutrality and using 75% renewable energy in their operations by 2025. Phillips will also reduce CO2 emissions in their entire value chain in line with a 1.5 °C global warming scenario (based on Science Based Targets).
Phillips will embed circular practices at their sites, putting zero waste to landfill by 2025. All new product introductions will fulfil their EcoDesign requirements by 2025, with ‘Eco-Heroes’ accounting for 25% of revenues.
APC’s story of Green Premium
APC want to create a sustainable future for their customers, their partners, and our planet. With their Green Premium ecolabel, APC bring complete environmental information to everyone, from homeowners, building managers, and architects, to distributors and OEM partners.
APC embraces the increasing pressure of environmental legislation by designing their products with greater energy efficiency, fewer hazardous substances and eco-friendly recycling and disposal options.
They have also pledged to work cooperatively with their customers and their supply chain to comply with the product-focused rules that affect their products. This includes recycling initiatives, conflict minerals compliance and supplier responsibility.