LIQUIDITY PROTECTIONAvoiding high investment costs and the commitment of capital to equipment purchases that depreciate rapidly.
Reducing carbon impact and improving the teaching experience
Challenges
LIQUIDITY PROTECTIONAvoiding high investment costs and the commitment of capital to equipment purchases that depreciate rapidly.
OUTDATED TECHNOLOGYThe need for new and up to date devices to keep up with educational practices and interactions with students.
SUSTAINABILITYThe existing purchasing model did not support the school's ecological and climate sustainability initiatives.
State of the art devices drive excellence in education
With CHG-MERIDIAN's help, German International School Sydney’s staff now have the latest laptops to support a productive, functional and modern teaching environment.
Having the right technology is crucial to establish a cutting-edge learning experience. Unlocking efficiency with new devices is an essential aspect of modern education. By having up-to-date devices, the risk of data breaches is reduced, learning productivity increases, and staff can take advantage of new technological innovations. Leasing technology enables schools to enter a regular refresh cycle and always have access to the latest tools and resources.
The German International School Sydney supports the well-being of all, including the community, future generations and the local and global ecology. CHG-MERIDIAN’s technology usage model has a lower carbon footprint than purchasing models. As a result, the school is using their IT strategy to mission to reduce its environmental footprint actively.
Our customised technology2use success formula for GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SYDNEY
ASSETSAll staff now have the latest laptops of the the schools preferred brand.
FINANCEPredictable monthly installments, avoiding high acquisition costs and optimised total cost of ownership (TCO).
SERVICESSecure data erasure at the end of term ensures school data is protected. The school opted into CHG-MERIDIAN’s carbonZER0 solution and offset the CO2 emissions of their devices.
"CHG-MERIDIAN’s leasing solution helps us provide a better teaching environment for staff with up-to-date devices. They are the partner for us because they understand our mission to achieve excellence in education and share the same sustainability values. We are proud to support our teachers with best-in-class devices to deliver better learning outcomes for students."
Rachel Allison, IT Manager, German International School Sydney
Carbon neutral devices for teachers
The German International School Sydney has taken sustainable IT management one step further with carbonZER0, CHG-MERIDIAN's voluntary carbon offset upgrade for IT devices. Through carbonZER0, the German International School Sydney makes voluntary payments to certified carbon offset projects to offset the Scope 3 emissions produced by their laptops. As a result, the school's technology model is now closer to its commitment to environmental responsibility with no additional effort.
Carbon-neutral devices the easy way
carbonZER0 is a zero-effort carbon offsetting option. CHG-MERIDIAN calculates the emissions produced, manages the contribution process and provides certificates of emissions offset.
The calculation of CO₂ emissions uses a TÜV-certified method in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
Minimises environmental footprint
The CO₂ generated in the production, transportation, use phase, and end-of-life scenarios, organisations are offset, mitigating the environmental footprint
CHG-MERIDIAN's end-of-life services, including data erasure, professional refurbishing and remarketing, give technology a second life, contributing to a circular economy
Supporting certified climate change mitigation projects
The climate change mitigation projects funded through carbonZER0 ensure sustainable development at the economic, social, and environmental levels.
When customers choose carbonZER0, we take care of selecting and monitoring climate change mitigation projects for you.
The projects meet the stringent criteria of the Gold Standard VER (GS VER).
Conclusion
CHG-MERIDIAN's laptop leasing solution for the German International School Sydney enables the school to have the best-in-class devices in a cost-effective and sustainable way. By leasing, the school spreads out the cost of their technology to free up cash flow, ensures their school data is secure when upgrading to new devices and has transitioned to a more climate-friendly technology model. With help from CHG-MERIDIAN, the German International School Sydney is supported with laptops that will help them excel in the ever-changing world.
The facts
Reduce carbon emissions31 %of the carbon emissions can be saved with an operating lease solution.
Technology usage64 %of schools use technology everyday to support better learning outcomes.
Tech in schools23 %of Australian schools identify as highly tech-enabled.