Espria has announced plans to replace employee laptops and monitors with British Standards Institute (BSI) certified refurbished devices, increasing its current 65% refurbished usage rate to 100% over the next three years.
Chief Operating Officer Clinton Groome said: “Our decision to move to 100% refurbished devices in the next few years aligns with our values and reinforces our commitment to reducing electronic waste and minimise our carbon footprint as best we can. By choosing refurbished, we are contributing to extending the lifespan of electronics, and the negative impact e-waste has on the environment.
“The remanufactured devices we use, and also supply to our customers, have all undergone rigorous audits and testing. Not only can devices be branded through vinyl wrapping but they are also delivered to clear specifications including RAM and SSD. Assisting in creating the same out of the box experience expected with new purchases,” he added.
In addition to the sustainable benefits refurbished devices bring, businesses can
also take advantage of the Espria buy-back programme to reduce cybersecurity risks. Trading-in old devices guarantees extensive cleaning and data sanitisation, ensuring legacy data is completely wiped from every device, mitigating the potential security risks that come with basic wipes or storing devices in company cupboards.
“By not only offering refurbished, but taking the step to use it ourselves, with a 100% utilisation by 2026, we aim to not only reduce our e-waste but also support our clients’ businesses in their ESG goals. We are determined to do all we can to work with our partners and our clients to play our part in a more sustainable future,” Groome concluded.
