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London Businesses Answer the Call: SocialBox.Biz Champions Sustainable Tech Reuse for Social Impact and a Greener Capital

  • charitylinks
  • Aug 13
  • 2 min read
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SocialBox.Biz, a leading London-based Community Interest Company with over a decade of impactful work in sustainable tech reuse, is intensifying its efforts to address the twin challenges of protecting the planet. The organization's latest initiative, the "Call SocialBox.Biz Before You Scrap It" campaign, is gaining traction among London businesses committed to a more sustainable and inclusive future.


The campaign urges companies to rethink their approach to IT equipment disposal, prioritizing calling SocialBox.Biz first to check what items can still be reused before recycling or scrapping. This shift offers significant environmental and social advantages.


Dramatic Reduction in Scope 3 Emissions:


  • Reusing computers with SocialBox.Biz slashes CO2 emissions by at least double compared to recycling them.

  • Donating 100 computers, for example, could spare 31 tons of CO2 emissions – the equivalent of taking 12 cars off the road for a year.

  • By diverting functional devices from landfills and the energy-intensive recycling process, particularly given that there are no smelters in the UK, SocialBox.Biz directly helps companies significantly reduce their Scope 3 emissions.

  • SocialBox.Biz also facilitates donations of devices without hard drives thanks to open-source software, further reducing security concerns.


Empowering Communities:


  • Donated devices are securely wiped of data and upgraded with open-source software. This provides crucial access to technology for groups like the homeless, refugees, and older adults experiencing isolation, empowering them to access education, job opportunities, and vital services.

  • Impactful collaborations with organizations like Age UK London, C4WS Homeless Project, The Passage, and Migrant Help demonstrate the life-changing potential of these donations.

  • Success stories include individuals finding employment, staying connected with family, accessing educational resources, and integrating into British society.


Enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG Goals:


  • By choosing reuse before recycling, businesses significantly enhance their CSR and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) profiles.

  • SocialBox.Biz provides partners with documentation and measurable impact reports, showcasing their contributions to sustainability and social good for inclusion in annual reports, investor communications, and marketing materials.

  • Partnering with SocialBox.Biz allows companies to demonstrate tangible commitment to responsible business practices, potentially boosting share prices and reputation among stakeholders.

  • The initiative can also complement existing recycling contracts, providing a flexible and impactful addition to a company's sustainability strategy.


Peter Paduh, Founder of SocialBox.Biz, commented, “Our campaigns make it easy for companies to declutter, meet social impact targets, and create a lasting social impact. We're calling on London businesses to act now and join us in making 'reuse before recycling' the new standard.”


How Businesses Can Get Involved:


  • Businesses and organizations are encouraged to contact SocialBox.Biz first when planning IT upgrades to assess which devices are suitable for reuse.

  • SocialBox.Biz offers a seamless collection process across the UK, including secure data wiping services and certificates of data removal.

  • Beyond donating equipment, businesses can also purchase impact plans to sponsor additional initiatives like tech labs and CompTIA+ training programs for disadvantaged individuals, further amplifying their social impact.


By embracing this initiative, London businesses can become catalysts for positive change, driving both environmental sustainability and social inclusion within the capital and beyond.


SocialBox.Biz is a Community Interest Company dedicated to sustainable tech reuse innovation. Based in London, SocialBox.Biz collects old but functional laptops, and other IT equipment from businesses and organizations, securely wipes the data, upgrades the devices with open-source software, and other work through charity partners.


 
 
 

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