Carbon neutral laptop procurement

  • The UK is currently the second-largest producer of e-waste per capita globally, generating 24.5 kg of e-waste per person annually.[1]
  • Multi-Trust Academies and Schools across the UK are increasingly adopting sustainability initiatives to align with government goals, such as the Department for Education’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy.
  • Schools face the dual challenge of managing budgets effectively while meeting sustainability targets. By procuring refurbished laptops, schools can meet their environmental goals, reduces costs, and ensures compliance with sustainability initiatives, all while maintaining quality of education for its pupils.

By opting to procure refurbished laptops, the MAT avoided 49,500kG of CO2

150 trees will be planted within 2 months post-delivery

150 trees will be planted within 2 months post-delivery

Eco-friendly packaging reduces waste and prioritises recyclability

Cashback through bulk purchase of redundant devices, ensuring responsible recycling.

Efficient shipping has reduced carbon emissions to 150KG per shipment

3,750KG of CO2 offset through tree planting initiatives

References:

[1] https://www.rsc.org/news-events/articles/2024/apr/e-waste-campaign/