Sustainability


are demonstrating how sustainability can and does make sense for businesses. We’ve also been supporting partners in meeting ESG expectations and helping them to turn sustainability into a competitive advantage by identifying opportunities to introduce sustainable practices and achieve positive outcomes. In its most recent Corporate Citizenship Report, we set out our


vision for a vibrant, interconnected world with a focus on protecting the environment. We’ve already achieved our SBTi-approved goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% (from a FY2022 base year) more than five years early – the original target was 2030. We have also committed that 90% of our suppliers by spend


covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2028. And that 58% of our customers (i.e. reseller partners) by revenue covering use of sold products, will have science-based targets by FY2028. Te long-term targets are to reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2045 (again, from a FY2022 base).


Making a difference Tis matters because we know that we can make a real difference. Our position at the centre of the technology ecosystem connects us with thousands of businesses and enables us to identify opportunities for innovation, sustainable practices, and positive outcomes. Trough our sustainability strategy, we aim to do what’s right and build a stronger, more resilient business. We have six strategic pillars that help us to focus our efforts on


promoting a healthier planet, achieving our targets, and developing a more sustainable approach to business: • Education and thought leadership – we work with vendors and partners to support the IT ecosystem in advancing sustainable practices


• Sustainability metrics and reporting – robust data that helps us focus our decarbonisation efforts


• Climate mitigation and greenhouse gases – working toward net- zero across our value chain through renewable energy, sustainable logistics and transportation, and increased operational efficiencies


• Circular economy – enhancing product lifecycle management and expanding and improving circular economy services


• Culture – a mindset that drives sustainability initiatives locally and in commercial projects


• Commercial sustainability – creating value through products and services that support climate adaptation, optimising energy efficiency and supporting a more circular economy, and helping partners to develop sustainability readiness and strengthen the value proposition.


By building on these strategic imperatives, we are creating and driving through initiatives and processes that reduce environmental impact, while supporting our co-workers and helping our business and our partners to thrive. Many of our vendors provide sustainability-related technology, such as refurbished PCs and carbon reporting solutions. We work to connect them with partner opportunities, helping to unlock the value of sustainable products.


Recycle and refurbish One of our main initiatives, and one in which every partner can get involved, is recycling and refurbishment. Last summer, we signed


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a new pan-European agreement with leading lifecycle services provider, Cordon Group. Tis added further momentum to the TD Synnex Renew programme – and we now want to encourage more partners to get involved in offering lifecycle services. Tis will enable them to help customers achieve their sustainability goals by ensuring that IT equipment is recycled or refurbished in an ethical and environmentally friendly way. We’ve probably all got a few laptops and mobile phones gathering


dust somewhere. It’s worth asking your customers whether they do as well. If they have old kit just lying around, why not recycle or refurbish it? And perhaps even realise some value from it? What are they going to do with it otherwise? Tey certainly won’t


want to – and should not – send it all to landfill. We know from the feedback we get through partners (and research from respected firms like Gartner confirms this) that sustainability is something end-user customers really do care about. Organisations have environmental policies and zero-carbon goals that they are sticking to for the long term. Recycling and refurbishment have a huge role to play in the


overall sustainability drive, and while we have all been putting paper, cardboard, plastic, and glass into our local councils’ green bins and boxes for some time, old computer equipment and smartphones tend to get shoved into a cupboard and forgotten about. By working with us, that’s something every reseller and retailer can change.


Verified disposal Trough TD Synnex Renew, they can offer customers a way to trade-in or take back old or end-of-life products for refurbishment or recycling, with all components and materials disposed of properly and in line with recognised environmental standards. In addition, doing this potentially gives the customer some money back from their old IT equipment and devices, which may help them to invest in new systems and solutions. On both counts, it’s an appealing proposition and one that is


growing in popularity. In an average month, TD Synnex already takes more than 90,000 items for trade-in or refurbishment Europe- wide. Tat number is growing all the time, and our alliance with Cordon Group gives us the capability to offer an expanded suite of lifecycle services. We can take back all kinds of products, including laptops, MacBooks, and gaming consoles – as well as mobiles. Creating a quote is simple, and the entire process is managed


through a self-service portal that’s accessible 24/7. Once a product is accepted, Cordon takes care of everything else – and even arranges free collection, so it’s no hassle. Customers will get a cashback value for eligible devices and a certificate to ensure safe and secure wiping of data. Being able to offer a full recycling and refurbishment service not


only enhances partner business opportunities but also contributes to a more sustainable future. More broadly, we see sustainability continuing to be a priority for


all businesses. Te subject may not be hitting the headlines as much these days, but that does not mean it has become less important. Being able to demonstrate that you are doing everything you can to help customers reduce their carbon consumption – and taking decisive action to reduce your own – will become increasingly important in 2026.


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