Corporate social responsibility, also known as CSR, is one of the guiding principles of modern business. It is what ensures that business operations are managed with consideration for environmental and social goals.
Here at Computer Aid, we work with companies and businesses who want to enhance their CSR commitment and goals by donating computers and devices. The donated technology is then processed by the Computer Aid team and funnelled into different projects, both locally and internationally, as we seek to bridge the digital divide.
The goal is for our corporate partners to be able to exercise their CSR initiatives in a number of ways, not only preserving their eco status through recycled devices, but also ensuring that the devices they don’t use can be accessed by those in need. The additional layer of processing that our team conducts on every computer that we receive ensures that personal data is protected and wiped prior to donation, safeguarding every company’s governance.
The benefits of computer recycling for businesses
As a business, unused devices that are held in the office can soon become clutter – with the constant desire to upgrade and access the latest computers and laptops pushing waste to an all-time high.
Rather than discarding devices as e-waste, recycling them via the Computer Aid donation site ensures that they do not damage the environment. What’s more, when a computer is recycled, its lifespan is extended through our processing and inhouse refurbishment work, minimising the need for new devices and ensuring that existing devices are used for as long as possible.
Did you know that around 80% of the carbon emissions from a single computer are produced during the manufacturing process, meaning that every device in existence has already pumped hundreds of kgs of carbon into the atmosphere? The more we can do to recycle these existing items and keep them in circulation, the more balanced this output becomes in terms of usage.
Other benefits of recycling technology for businesses include:
- Bolstering your charitable initiatives with minimum effort. Simply donating tech that you don’t use can have a huge and lasting impact on communities in the local area and overseas, increasing your CSR goals with ease.
- Sending devices to a processing centre like that run by Computer Aid is an excellent way of ensuring that they are stripped of all data and personal information – ensuring the safety and security of your business and individuals.
- Businesses will receive a full impact report which allows them to see the impact that their donation has had, building positive engagement with their own clients and customers as a result of their donation.
How donated computers meet CSR goals
A recycled computer meets a company’s CSR goals in a number of ways. First, it removes that computer from ending up in landfill and counteracts the growing issue of e-waste. Secondly, it takes an existing computer and breathes new life into it through recycling and reuse. Thirdly, it helps to bridge the digital divide, empowering communities without access to technology to learn from and access resources that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to use.
If your company needs a new charity partner to help bring your CSR goals to fruition, or you want to learn more about other opportunities beyond computer recycling, please get in touch and a member of the Computer Aid team will be happy to discuss more with you.