Delivering Sustainable IT Solutions
It starts with positivity. A belief that we can make a difference in the face of the huge environmental challenges humanity faces. Innovation is in the DNA of the IT sector, and that must include finding creative ways to tread more lightly on our planet.
Converge has taken exceptional strides forward to becoming a true leader in sustainable IT, and we’ve been recognised for it. Discover our journey so far.
Industry-leading IT recycling
Converge is a UK leader in IT recycling at our in-house site, from where we:
- Issue generous rebates to customers who recycle with us, amounting to over £5.5m since 2021.
- Implement industry-leading data security and erasure, which is externally accredited.
- Ensure nothing goes to waste with Valpak zero-avoidable-waste-to-landfill accreditation.
- Provide free social value reporting, demonstrating the benefits of recycling with us.
- Collect a minimum of 25 qualifying devices in securely tracked Converge vehicles - free of charge.
Smart infrastructure
We’re helping our customers to reduce their energy usage to reduce both their emissions and costs. Smart sensors and other technologies can monitor and automatically improve energy efficiency. These technologies are:
- Sustainable and efficient – we can help reduce energy use, emissions, and waste through intelligent automation and monitoring.
- Data driven – analysing data to optimise energy usage, predict maintenance needs and reduce downtime.
- Connected and responsive – these always-on systems reduce the need for human monitoring, saving time and money.
- User-centric - Improves quality of life by making infrastructure safer, more accessible, and more reliable.
Commitment to net zero
Our commitment to reducing our carbon emissions is unwavering, with a plan to reach net zero on scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and scope 3 by 2045. We have already:
- Switched to 100% renewable energy at our Bathgate site, using biomass fuel in the form of wood pellets.
- Installed the first phase of solar panels at our HQ with all of our energy coming from renewable sources.
- Reduced fuel usage in plant machinery by 47% by, for example, switching to electric forklift trucks.
- Achieved a 13% energy reduction in our transport operations with our company car fleet now being 100% full-electric or hybrid.
