LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The e-rubbish from IT and telecoms is anticipated to grow significantly by 2030, according to recent reports. In response to this alarming trend, SocialBox.Biz, a Community Interest Company, is on a mission to tackle the increase of e-rubbish volumes in the UK by offering a solution that benefits both the environment and those in need.
Under UK regulations, large corporations are required to report Scope 1 and 2 emissions via the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting framework, with Scope 3 likely to become mandatory soon. To help companies comply with these regulations and also reduce e-rubbish waste, SocialBox.Biz has launched an initiative that takes IT donations and re-purposes them for those in need.
By extending the lifecycles of hardware and avoiding energy-intensive recycling, this program not only reduces Scope 3 emissions and supports ESG goals, but also helps those in need by providing them with updated technology. The team at SocialBox.Biz explains, “Open source software powers our donations, offering cost-free, secure, and transparent solutions. Recipients gain updated software, while donors avoid support obligations and security risks.”
Moreover, this initiative also helps companies meet mandatory sustainability reporting requirements, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. In line with the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules, listed companies are now required to report climate-related disclosures, including material Scope 3 emissions under TCFD-aligned frameworks.
By encouraging the donation of reusable equipment, SocialBox.Biz’s initiative completes a circle in which organisations meet Scope 3 and ESG goals, waste is reduced, and people in need benefit. This offers a practical alternative to scrapping that also reduces indirect emissions generated across a company’s value chain. Through SocialBox.Biz, a circular economy is supported while delivering environmental, social, and cost benefits.
SocialBox.Biz makes it very easy to schedule a donation collection while also ensuring data security. All tech is wiped clean of data before being recommissioned with open source software. This ensures that companies can donate their old but still working tech responsibly and securely.
The team at SocialBox.Biz has excelled in promoting responsible reuse and donation of old technology, setting an example for others to follow. They have made it easier than ever for companies to contribute to reducing e-rubbish waste and emissions while also benefitting their communities. To learn more about SocialBox.Biz and their mission, visit https://www.socialbox.biz/.
ABOUT SOCIALBOX.BIZ
SocialBoxBiz is a Community Interest Company that is tackling the alarming surge of e-rubbish in the UK. As the UN warns of 82 million tonnes of global e-waste by 2030, SocialBoxBiz is urging UK businesses to donate their old tech instead of scrapping it. By accepting Apple iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks for its digital inclusion tech reuse initiative, SocialBoxBiz is making a significant impact in London and across the United Kingdom.
A Simple Request – While most businesses scrap outdated laptops and desktops, SocialBoxBiz, a Community Interest Company, challenges this by promoting a campaign urging IT managers and CIOs to contact them before scrapping. The process is similar to commercial disposal—arranging collection, ensuring data security, and obtaining data removal certificates from SocialBoxBiz. Because of open source IT innovations, SocialBoxBiz can also collect donated computers without hard drives. Donations also offer extra documentation for sustainability reports and stakeholder communication.
Case study
DJ Yordi’s Journey: SocialBox.Biz Laptop Fuels Refugee’s Music Career: Yordanos, known as DJ Yordi, a refugee from Eritrea in Northern Ireland, received a donated reused and upgraded Mac-Book from SocialBox.Biz. This device was crucial for navigating his music career, enabling him to access online platforms, promote his work, and connect with audiences, supporting his integration into British society. The case study highlights SocialBox.Biz’s impact in bridging digital exclusion for refugees. More from:
https://refugeeweek.org.uk/my-life-transformed-when-i-received-an-old-computer/
More case studies and pictures ( older people on small pensions who cannot afford computer hardware or software and homeless individuals moving into permanent accommodation and getting back on their feet ):
https://www.socialbox.biz/news-posts/
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