S2S Group’s Sustainability Journey to Becoming Carbon Net Zero
Setting goals and implementing strategies to reach the goal of becoming carbon net zero.
Strategies
S2S Group has made efforts to develop a strategy that is both practical and achievable, addressing the needs of the business in the present and future.
This strategy, shaped by the company’s ITAD (IT Asset Disposal) framework, was designed to encompass a wide range of critical aspects to promote success and encourage stakeholder engagement.
U.N Sustainable Development Goals
The foundation of S2S Group’s strategy is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), specifically focusing on areas that are vital to the company’s mission and values.
Key areas of focus include:
UN SDG 8: Responsible Consumption and Production
S2S Group is committed to responsible practices in consumption and production, working to reduce waste and promote sustainability throughout its operations.
UN SDG 12: Decent Work and Economic Growth
S2S Group supports decent work conditions, ensuring the well-being of its workforce while contributing to sustainable economic growth.
UN SDG 13: Climate Action
S2S Group is actively taking steps to mitigate climate change and reduce its carbon footprint as part of its commitment to environmental stewardship.
For each of the goals, S2S Group has outlined specific objectives and targets in the following domains: Decarbonisation, Ethics and Equality, Governance, Circularity, and Nature. More details on these objectives can be found on the dedicated UN SDG page.
Setting Goals
For each of the goals, S2S Group has outlined specific objectives and targets in the following domains:
More details on these objectives can be found on the dedicated sustainable development page.
S2S Group’s Next Steps
The following steps will be taken:
A commitment to the circular economy
S2S Group are committed to the circular economy which seeks to maintain the functionality as well as extend the utility of components and materials of products throughout their lifecycle. Reducing waste and maximising recycling rates in line with the waste minimisation hierarchy is at the heart of the operational aspects of the business.
S2S Group reuse as many assets as possible (within the client’s data security constraints) and recycles the rest through a manual disassembly process that optimises recycling rates and reduces the need for a large processing plant. With the growing demand for new IT and smartphones, S2S Group’s leading-edge technology and expertise will ensure more products will be available for refurbishment and reuse.
CSR at S2S Group
S2S Group has completed it’s fourth CSR Report.
This report features a statement from S2S Group’s Sustainability Manager and aims to emphasise the company’s commitment to sustainability, community impact, and responsible business practices.