Leading the way to a sustainable supply chain

The inaugural Converge Sustainable Supplier Award Winners 2025

At Converge we’re about walking the walk on sustainability by achieving clear, measurable impact throughout our business practices. In recent years Converge has invested heavily to become leaders in sustainability in the UK IT sector. However, we can’t walk this path alone. We know that making the biggest impact means developing partnerships, including those with our suppliers.

Converge made a conscious decision to become sustainability champions with a view to influencing and where possible leading and supporting our supply chain where required. This included:

• Partnering with Qonstrue - providing free support to enable our supply chain to use AI tools to help measure and improve the efficacy of their sustainability initiatives and develop SBTI Commitments.
• Committing to reach net zero emissions on scope 1 and 2 by 2030 and all scopes by 2045.
• Collaboration with vendors such as HP and Lenovo and on industry leading projects to improve the environmental sustainability of new and reused tech.

It was through our partnerships with Qonstrue, and select suppliers who’ve made real strides towards sustainability, that the idea to launch the Converge Supplier Awards was born. It’s about recognising suppliers who not only meet industry standards but lead by example, as we ourselves aim to do.

Here’s an introduction to the awards from Nigel Adair, our Head of Partner and Commercial Procurement.

Our award winners had been supported by Qonstrue who use AI tools to help business achieve sustainability and other business aims as efficiently as possible.

Our Sustainability Award Winners 2025

We selected seven winners from across our supplier base who represent the best practice across a range of categories. Large and small with diverse products and services, all have one thing in common - a genuine and growing commitment to sustainability. Here they are:

Purposeful Progress Award Winner - Nimans

Nimans, who are part of the Midwich Group PLC is a specialist AV, UC & Security distributor to the trade market as well as supplying products to some of the UK's largest retailers. 

They have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship through their innovative "One Plan" initiative, launched in 2022. They have proactively taken on the challenge of reducing their carbon footprint without being prompted by external forces, showcasing their dedication to a sustainable future.

In the words of John Bird, Commercial Director at Nimans, “Our goal is to become net zero by 2030. We’ve already ensured that 100% of our office and warehouse waste is recycled. In terms of our gas usage, which was 40% of CO2 emissions, we have now switched to biogas while also switching to a renewable electricity supplier. We’ve also switched up energy efficient lighting throughout our site. These changes have already reduced our emissions by 54%’.

Converge believe that Nimans have rapidly set a new benchmark within the industry, which not only mitigates environmental impact but also inspires other businesses to action.

Commitment for Change Award Winners – Advanced Packaging Ltd

Advanced Packaging is an independent packaging company based in Staffordshire. They have shown a strong commitment to sustainability, actively collaborating with Converge and Qonstrue to implement more sustainable practices and build a structured approach to emissions reduction.

Through the programme, they have completed a maturity assessment, providing them with the foundation to develop a comprehensive carbon footprint. This crucial step also enables them to build a targeted carbon reduction plan, ensuring they can track progress and drive meaningful impact.

Wayne Massey, Group Commercial Director commented, “It’s been a whole team effort, especially focused on reducing our Scope 1 & 2 emissions through a large capital investment in solar panels, converting our vehicle fleet to electric, encouraging car sharing and dramatically cutting our number of in-person trips to our site in Ireland.” This coupled with replacing foam packaging with sustainable paper and stripping single-use plastic out of the business are all practical demonstrations of their efforts to date.

The business has maintained its early momentum, with a member of the team, Shauna, stepping in to assist in data collection for Scope 1 & 2, as well as freight emissions. Advanced Packaging’s commitment is clear to see.

Innovation Award – Eizo

EIZO produce high-quality monitor and display solutions for a diverse range of sectors from healthcare to air-traffic control. The business has embedded sustainability into its core values. With an impressive A rating on CDP and a Bronze Ecovadis certification, EIZO has demonstrated environmental responsibility at a global level.

Mike Owen, Head of Marketing and Sustainability Lead at EIZO said, “We understand that as a vendor it’s our duty is to try to educate the marketplace about benefits of sustainability, reducing carbon footprints and ultimately adding significant value to our customers through our sustainability efforts. Qonstrue have been incredible for us, helping us validate the efforts we’ve made so far and embed them further into our working practices”.

As a leader in sustainable innovation, EIZO has developed the top-rated sustainable monitor and has proactively produced product-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These EPDs empower customers to make informed purchasing decisions by understanding the emissions impact of each product.

With the group actively working towards Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) alignment, EIZO’s commitment to sustainability is not just a strategy—it’s embedded in its DNA. Their dedication to transparency, innovation, and measurable progress makes them a worthy winner.

Outstanding Commitment Award Winners – PNY Technologies

PNY is a global technology leader dedicated to consumer and business-grade electronics manufacturing, with products available in over 50 countries. They have shown outstanding engagement in sustainability, demonstrating a strong commitment to understanding, measuring, and reducing their environmental impact. Their proactive approach has enabled them to complete a full emissions baseline across all scopes, providing the foundation for data-driven decision-making focused on their highest emission areas.

By leveraging Qonstrue’s expertise, PNY has successfully built a comprehensive footprint, gaining valuable insights that now inform both internal strategies and external communications. The team has also been able to download a full emissions report, detailing scope breakdowns and methodology, ensuring transparency and accountability. In the words of Stephanie Bonnici Burtin, Quality & Environment Manager at PNY, “We have plenty more actions we want to implement and look forward to assessing further reductions in our emissions next year”.

With a future action plan already in place, PNY is well-positioned to drive meaningful progress. Their commitment to sustainability, strategic planning, and willingness to integrate data into business decisions made them fitting winners in this category.

Commitment to Sustainability Award – Monarch (Trading as Lapcabby)

Monarch are a leading manufacturer of storage and charging solutions in the Education, Healthcare, Government and Corporate sectors. They have demonstrated a strong and proactive commitment to sustainability by setting internal targets aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 42% reduction in emissions by 2030 and 90% by 2050. They have taken significant steps toward understanding and managing their environmental impact, having completed a full carbon footprint assessment for Scope 1 and 2, along with an estimated Scope 3 footprint based on spend.

Their structured approach to emissions reduction highlights a clear dedication to sustainability, going beyond compliance to drive meaningful change. Monarch’s commitment to long-term carbon reduction and data-driven decision-making makes them a role model for other businesses.

Developing Partner Award – Tablet Academy

Tablet Academy is a platform and device independent organisation which supports educational institutions in creating and implementing their digital transformation strategy which uses both existing and new technologies to transform teaching and learning, supporting over 2,000 schools in the UK.

Under the leadership of Matt Williams, Associate Director of Operations & Finance, Tablet has shown genuine commitment to sustainability and a strong willingness to engage in meaningful action. Despite previous setbacks with similar initiatives, Matt has been enthusiastic and proactive in exploring opportunities for sustainability within the business.

Through Qonstrue’s programme, Tablet has gained access to the platform, and has the start of a tailored action plan. Recognizing the importance of fully understanding and implementing sustainability initiatives.

Tablet’s openness to learning, desire to take actionable steps, and commitment to long-term sustainability planning demonstrate a business that’s firmly on the track to greater sustainability.

Desire for Change Award Winner – Nicab Ltd

Nicab are a leading UK expert in cable and assembly manufacture. They have demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability by engaging with Qonstrue and implementing impactful initiatives. Their efforts include transitioning to LED lighting with motion controls to enhance energy efficiency, as well as planning a review of their utility provider upon contract renewal—ensuring any changes align with both environmental and commercial considerations.

While they are not currently ongoing with Qonstrue and have yet to complete a full carbon footprint assessment, Nicab is proactively implementing sustainability measures that drive real reductions in emissions rather than just fulfilling compliance requirements. Their thoughtful approach ensures that sustainability is integrated into their business strategy, and they remain open to ongoing conversations on further improvements. Their commitment to making informed, meaningful changes makes them a strong candidate for recognition in the Converge Sustainable Supplier Awards.

Worthy winners

Sustainable action from individual businesses is important but it becomes contagious when it’s done in partnerships, with those efforts being celebrated far and wide. That’s why it’s been such a pleasure to celebrate the efforts of these passionate and proactive suppliers. Here’s to future sustainability successes!