In terms of lifecycle thinking, CHG-MERIDIAN relies on refurbishment and reuse to extend product lifecycles. We consider ourselves part of the circular economy, helping to conserve resources and mitigate climate change through our business model.

We have been refurbishing used equipment at our Technology Centers for the past 20 years. Devices undergo visual and technical refurbishment in line with the principles of the circular economy. We also have a global network of certified refurbishing partners who recondition equipment locally to the highest standards. We are proud of our refurbishing rate of 94 percent. But what about the rest? Any equipment that cannot be reused is sustainably returned to the material cycle through our certified recycling partner

While greenhouse gas emissions should be avoided or reduced where possible, offsetting is another key way in which companies can operate in a more sustainable manner and make a positive contribution to climate change mitigation. That is why we are enabling companies to lease their IT assets in a carbon-neutral way through carbonZER0. This involves fully offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions generated during the production, transportation, use and end-of-life phase of leased IT assets. Payments for offsetting greenhouse gas are made via direct investments in certified and internationally recognized climate change mitigation projects – requiring no additional time or effort from customers.