SocialBox.Biz, a non-profit organisation based in London, is urging companies and large organisations to contact them first before discarding or recycling their old, still functional technology.
With over a decade of impact, the initiative is helping companies and organisations reduce scope 3 emissions and enhance their social impact.
By donating devices, companies can reduce their carbon footprint and positively impact the lives of those who can't afford hardware or software. Companies are encouraged to incorporate SocialBox.Biz community interest company into their board agenda and annual report for 2024/25.
It's calling on additional companies and other large organizations to contact SocialBox.Biz first before scrapping their old, no longer needed but still usable MacBooks, laptops and other tech.
Items will be securely wiped and upgraded with open source software by SocialBox.Biz before some of the most suitable ones being delivered to Age UKs in London. This initiative aims to support both the environment and the elderly community.
A spokesperson said: "Companies can now solve their impact problems and reduce scope 3 emissions from old tech by sponsoring additional students, basic computer classes and tech labs. Please contact us to discuss this further." https://www.socialbox.biz/corporate-impact/
With over 10 years of impact SocialBox.Biz initiative is part of a sustainability strategy reducing scope 3 increasing social impact and many companies are supporting this community interest company. Now is the time to include SocialBoxBiz in your board agenda and your annual report in 2024/25.
With the rise of technology and constant upgrades, many companies and organizations often find themselves with a surplus of old laptops and MacBooks. Instead of disposing of them, SocialBox.Biz is urging these companies to call them to check what can be reused.
By donating these devices, companies can not only reduce their carbon footprint but also make a positive impact on the lives of those who can not afford any hardware or software.
Companies and organisations are encouraged to join this cause and make a difference in the lives of the elderly. For more information on how to participate, please visit the SocialBox.Biz website.