How S2S Group is leading the way in sustainable ITAD
Why is corporate sustainability important?
With an annual estimate of 50 million tonnes of e-waste produced globally, businesses have both a legal and moral responsibility to act in a more sustainable way. Not only are businesses in the UK required to follow the The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 but acting in a sustainable way can boost company profits and greater engage customers and shareholders.
According to Marketing Week, “When brands prioritise sustainability and deliver on their promises, they build trust and credibility with consumers. This trust forms the foundation of emotional loyalty, as consumers feel confident in supporting a brand that shares their values”
Secure and sustainable services
S2S Group is committed to upholding the corporate reputation of its customers. This means in both of terms of the secure handling of important business data, but also ensuring that businesses that use S2S Group can be confident that the highest possible environmental standards are maintained.
This is all whilst being a registered Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) for the recycling of WEEE, hold an environmental permit for the storage and treatment of WEEE and a registered waste carrier/broker. S2S Group are registered ISO 9001 (since 2001), ISO 14001 (since 2003) and ISO 27001 (since 2011).
A sustainable approach to IT asset disposal and reuse
S2S Group is committed to the circular economy, aiming to preserve and extend the usefulness of product components and materials throughout their lifecycle. Central to their operations is minimising waste and maximising recycling rates in accordance with the waste minimisation hierarchy.
S2S Group prioritises reusing assets whenever possible, adhering to clients’ data security requirements, and recycles the remaining materials through a manual disassembly process, enhancing recycling rates and reducing reliance on large processing plants.
Currently, S2S Group cleanses data, refurbishes, and resells approximately 200,000 products annually, marking a 71% increase from the previous year (2021). This includes 17,000 laptops, 35,000 personal computers, 25,000 smartphones, 1,500 tablets, and 60,000 hard drives.
A commitment to the environment and the circular economy
It is S2S Group’s policy that it does not dispose of any products, waste materials, raw materials and packaging directly or indirectly into a landfill facility, landfill feeding facility or discharging to land.
S2S Group ensure that all waste materials recovered at their facility are recycled using methods which achieve the highest possible recycling rate, be it via sending for further processing at another recycling facility, or to an energy recovery facility (efw). S2S Group achieves zero waste direct to landfill and is currently achieving an average recycling rate of 99.5%.
UN Sustainable Development Goals – Actions not words
At S2S Group, environmental responsibility is fundamental. Alongside encouraging responsible recycling among customers, S2S Group continuously enhances its own environmental and ethical practices.
The company’s dedication to the highest standards aligns with the UN Sustainability Goals, leading to ambitious target setting, progress reporting, and the promotion of similar sustainability practices among its suppliers and customers.
Aligning with these goals not only advances corporate sustainability but also provides businesses with a commercial advantage. Commitment to sustainable development blends commercial and ethical aims, offering companies a unique competitive edge to appeal to consumers, investors, and employees.
Sustainability resources
For more information about S2S Groups environmental sustainability more information is available here. If you are interested in the benefits of the UN Sustainable Development and how your business can get involved, there is more information here. S2S Group also have a carbon reduction report with helpful tips on how businesses of all sizes can reduce carbon emissions here.