Sustainability
Community and core values
In 2023 Utelize Mobile picked up the PCR Award for Sustainability Initiative. Here, Richard Slade, head of partnerships, talks about the multi-faceted approach the company has towards the environment.
Can you provide an overview of Utelize’s sustainability initiatives? Utelize is deeply committed to integrating sustainability into its day-to-day business practices, with a specific focus on our Mobile Device Lifecycle Management Service. Our sustainability initiatives are not just standalone efforts but are ingrained in the core of our operations. We embody key principles within our mobile
device lifecycle management service: • Reduce: we assist our clients in fully understanding their mobile device usage, enabling them to create strategies that eliminate waste and lower costs by investing only in devices that are genuinely needed.
• Reuse and refurbish: promoting the re-use and refurbishment of devices is a cornerstone of our approach. Tis involves extending the lifespan of devices, redeploying them for existing users, or reselling them where no longer needed, contributing to a circular economy.
• Secure recycling: we take responsibility for the end-of-life management of devices, engaging in responsible recycling and secure data wiping. Tis not only ensures the secure disposal of devices but also minimizes e-waste and the environmental impact associated with device disposal.
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• Sustainable packaging: we utilise sustainably sourced materials in our custom-made packaging when sending smartphones to end-users from our buffer stock, reducing the environmental impact of our delivery process.
• Delivering social impact: we actively participate in social impact initiatives, notably our Solar Community Hubs project in collaboration with Computer Aid and Dell Technologies. This project provides education, computers, internet access, and employment opportunities in some of the world’s poorest regions, aligning with our commitment to community engagement.
• Carbon neutrality: In partnership with Eden Reforestation, we go beyond just device sales by ensuring every device sold is accompanied by sustainability efforts. We plant five mangrove trees per device sold, contributing to carbon neutrality and environmental conservation.
Sustainability is not just a checklist, it’s an integral part of how we conduct our business. We believe that by incorporating responsible practices, we contribute not only to our success but also to a healthier planet and a more socially equitable world.
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