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Businesses partner with Lenovo to meet their sustainability targets
TEXT: DAVID J. CORD
Companies today have tangible, measurable sustainability targets,” says Stefan Brechling Larsen , Global Head of Sustainability, Services Consulting at Lenovo. “We partner with them and help them achieve their goals.”
Lenovo has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and are sharing that commitment with their customers. This involves the entire life cycle of their products and solutions, including logistics.
“For example, we can offer bulk packaging when shipping to a company. This reduces material and weight, which uses less fuel and lowers CO2 emissions,” Larsen continues. “Customers have different transportation options available, such as sea, rail, road and air. Sea or rail transport might offer the lowest emissions, but if time is precious and they choose air freight we can offer them Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Companies can see exactly how much CO2 was saved on a specific order due to their actions.”
Companies can even opt for Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services. Lenovo can estimate the carbon emissions associated with their devices, including manufacturing, shipping and usage. These emissions can be offset to help businesses meet their overall corporate responsibility goals. Companies have concrete results to show their own customers, employees, shareholders and the public.
“There is no one single solution to reach net zero,” says Larsen. “We offer sustainability workshops to explore all the options available. Every business is unique, so we start with where they are and where they want to go. We can find solutions that work immediately, what the next steps are, and longer-term plans. Together, we analyse the entire life cycle of their technology, from cradle to cradle. I don’t say ‘cradle-to-grave’ because a computer can have multiple lives.”
A company can securely wipe their old laptops so they can be reused, for example. If that isn’t optimal, the machines can be recycled. Circularity has moved out of theory and into mainstream business practices.
“Once upon a time people believed sustainability meant higher costs, but now we know better. One option might cost more, but some options are cost neutral while others save money,” Larsen concludes. “If you are interested in how we can help your business on your sustainability journey, ask your Lenovo representative what we can do.” |
