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Sep 12, 2024 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN awarded EcoVadis gold rating: Excellence in sustainability

CHG-MERIDIAN has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis gold rating, putting it in the top 5 percent of the more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide. This achievement highlights the significant step forward that the Group has taken with regard to its commitment to sustainability.

Read on 
Sep 12, 2024 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN issues new ESG-linked bonded loan with a volume of €100 million

• 17 investors participated in the transaction
• Tranches with maturities of four to seven years
• New EcoVadis gold rating for CHG-MERIDIAN

Read on 
Jul 18, 2024 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN expands its sustainable funding: new ESG-linked syndicated loan underpinned by widespread investor confidence

• New syndicated loan with a total volume of €100 million placed
• 25 savings banks from nine federal states are involved
• CHG-MERIDIAN has raised €700 million in green funding since 2021

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July 16, 2024 - Weingarten

We Keep Moving! 15,818 km for a Good Cause

With “One Step Further” – the largest international CARE event at CHG-MERIDIAN – employees worldwide collectively covered a total of 15,818 km on foot, by bike, in the air or on water in one week. This new record also marks a new donation milestone, as CHG-MERIDIAN is donating 1 euro for every kilometer collected this year.

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Jul 1, 2024 – Sydney

CHG-MERIDIAN acquires asset portfolio of Australian company Maia Financial Pty Limited

• Acquisition supports regional growth in Australia and New Zealand
• Portfolio expansion in the core sectors of IT, industrial equipment, and healthcare technology with a value of around AUD$500 million (€300 million)
• Acquisition completed on June 28th, 2024

Read on 
Jul 1, 2024 – Weingarten

Changes to CHG-MERIDIAN’s Board of Management

The Board of Management of the global technology2use company will henceforth consist of three members, as Oliver Schorer has decided to step down from the Board on June 30, 2024, at his own request.

Read on 
Apr 23, 2024 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN achieves further successful growth in 2023

• Volume of lease originations in 2023 increased to a record high of €2.45 billion, and profit from ordinary activities to €164.25 million
• Profitable growth driven by successful international expansion of technology2use portfolio
• Increasing regulation concerning sustainability will further boost demand for IT usage models

Read on 
Apr 8, 2024 – Australia

Equigroup becomes CHG-MERIDIAN

We are thrilled to announce that our subsidiary brand, Equigroup, has merged with CHG-MERIDIAN! All of our Australian and New Zealand customers now benefit from enhanced capabilities, expanded expertise and a more customer-centric approach.

Read on 
Mar 4, 2024 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN: Anniversary for Success Model "Usage Instead of Ownership"

• The global group of companies remains on course for future growth with technology2use
• Strategic focus on sustainable usage and lifecycle-models for IT, industry, and healthcare technology
• A powerful circular economy enables the reuse of nearly 1 million devices every year

Read on 
Jan 31, 2024 – Weingarten

One out of three companies states that sustainability must also be cost-effective

• Reducing operating expenses is one of the main drivers for sustainability initiatives
• 23 percent of companies surveyed do not have a sustainability strategy
• More than half of the respondents have not yet recognized the potential of sustainability in their IT hardware procurement

Read on 
Dec 22, 2023 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN has signed the commitment letter of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

In the course of the SBTi, CHG-MERIDIAN has committed to setting itself company-wide short-term emissions reduction targets in line with the latest climate science.

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Dec 5, 2023 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN expands its international coverage through cooperation with Japan’s SMFL Group

• Expansion of activities in Asia-Pacific a core pillar of CHG-MERIDIAN’s growth strategy
• Cooperation with Japanese leasing company SMFL to broaden customer offering
• Further enlargement of the cooperation planned across the Asia-Pacific region

Read on 
Oct 17, 2023 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN confirms EcoVadis silver rating

The CHG-MERIDIAN Group has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis rating in silver, confirming its continuous and reliable sustainability management. The company scored particularly well in the environmental category. This puts CHG-MERIDIAN among the top 15 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

Read on 
Aug 17, 2023 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN successfully places new €100 million ESG-linked bonded loan

• Tranches with maturities of four to seven years
• Diversification across new and recurring investors from the German banking sector
• New bonded loan is the fourth sustainable financial instrument issued by CHG-MERIDIAN

Read on 
May 11, 2023 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN wins Sustainable Finance Award

CHG-MERIDIAN has received an award at the 2023 Sustainable Finance Summit in Paris: The company won in the ‘Best Circular Economy Model: Equipment’ category, convincing the panel of judges and customers with its modern technology2use approach.

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Apr 27, 2023 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN on a growth path: record figure for lease originations

• Clear growth signal for lease originations: year-on-year increase of 29.3 percent to €2.23 billion
• Rising demand: usage models instead of purchases of IT, healthcare, and industrial assets
• CEO Mathias Wagner affirms CHG-MERIDIAN’s ambition to become the leading global technology2use company

Read on 
Feb 21, 2023 – Weingarten

D21 Digital Index identifies climate risks as the biggest challenge of the digital transformation

• Around two-thirds of respondents are concerned that the digital transformation will lead to an increase in electronic waste
• Growing popularity of remote working models is driving demand for IT hardware
• Refurbished IT has the potential to solve both problems at once

Read on 
Dec 22, 2022 – Weingarten

Daniel Welzer appointed as Chief Sales Officer (CSO)

The Board of Management of the international technology manager and financing expert CHG-MERIDIAN is changing, with Daniel Welzer taking over responsibility for sales and marketing from Frank Kottmann on January 1, 2023.

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Nov 29, 2022 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN lays the foundations for business in Singapore

• Expansion in Asia forms part of CHG-MERIDIAN’s international growth strategy
• New location makes CHG-MERIDIAN’s international offering even more compelling

Read on 
NOV 8, 2022 - WEINGARTEN

Green IT study: Usage over ownership greatly reduces carbon emissions

• Usage models can provide a huge boost to green IT strategies
• IT usage models can lower carbon emissions by more than 50 percent
• IT usage models can reduce the consumption of valuable resources by up to two-thirds

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Nov 3, 2022 – Weingarten

EcoVadis reaffirms silver rating for CHG-MERIDIAN

The CHG-MERIDIAN Group has been awarded a silver rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. For this highly respected sustainability rating, companies worldwide are assessed on the basis of globally accepted sustainability standards. The silver rating puts the CHG-MERIDIAN Group in the top 25 percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.

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OCT 27, 2022 - WEINGARTEN

CHG-MERIDIAN enters the Indian market with acquisition of OPC Asset Solutions

• Acquisition is part of CHG-MERIDIAN’s international growth strategy
• OPC Asset Solutions provides direct access to the fast-growing Indian market
• A business model based on the circular economy and a shared technology focus offer a great strategic fit for both companies

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An active summer

Sporting achievement for a good cause

For the second year in a row, CHG-MERIDIAN’s employees showed plenty of energy and enthusiasm in the ‘One Step Further’ project. As a team, the workforce covered a remarkable 13,059 kilometers in seven days, raising a total of €14,000 for the Ukraine aid program UNO Flüchtlingshilfe. Running for a good cause was also the focus at the ZF company run in Friedrichshafen.

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Aug 16, 2022 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN successfully places two further ESG-linked financing transactions

• CHG-MERIDIAN issues its first ESG-linked bonded loan, arranged by Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, with a volume of €100 million
• CHG-MERIDIAN and Helaba agree an additional ESG-linked syndicated loan worth €100 million
• CHG-MERIDIAN reiterates its goal of generating half of its growth-related funding from sustainability-oriented models

Read on 
Apr 28, 2022 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN: Profitable business performance in 2021 and expansion of the business model

• Value of the managed technology portfolio grows to €7.8 billion
• Setting up a new business: ‘devicenow’ offers global IT rental model
• Strengthening the circular economy: Newly founded company ‘circulee’ remarkets refurbished IT equipment

Read on 
Apr 28, 2022 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN establishes subsidiary for global IT rental

• devicenow: global IT equipment rental paired with comprehensive service
• Non-captive offering available in 190 countries worldwide
• Device-as-a-service concept as a key component of CHG-MERIDIAN’s growth strategy

Read on 
Apr 28, 2022 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN co-founds B2B start-up that remarkets refurbished IT

• circulee offers sustainable solutions for the use of IT hardware to small and medium-sized businesses
• The use of second-hand IT equipment reduces the carbon footprint by 70-80 percent compared with new devices
• As co-founder and principal investor, CHG-MERIDIAN wants to make sustainable lifecycle management a driver of growth

Read on 
The voice of green business

CHG-MERIDIAN joins the BNW

Looking at the bigger picture is a tradition at CHG-MERIDIAN that dates back 40 years. Its memberships of various organizations and associations also encourage networking and the sharing of information. We are always looking to expand these activities. After signing up to the Diversity Charter and the UN Global Compact last year, we have recently joined more than 500 companies in becoming a member of the Federal Association of Green Business (BNW).

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Interview with D21 Managing Director Lena-Sophie Müller

D21 Digital Index asks about digitalization and sustainability for the first time

In addition to the level of digitalisation of the population, the current D21 Digital Index also asks for the first time about the relationship between sustainability and digitalisation. As a long-standing partner of Initiative D21, we spoke exclusively with Lena-Sophie Müller, Managing Director of Initiative D21, on the publication of the new study results.

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by Ulrich Bergmann, CFO of CHG-MERIDIAN

Sustainable Finance

Investors and society as a whole benefit from sustainable investment models. Green bonds and ESG-linked loans can help the economy to find answers to climate change. In this booming multi-trillion market, our many decades’ experience of working with a sustainable business model gives us a competitive edge. Our success shows that sustainability is not an ideology that requires people to go without. Instead, it is an opportunity for growth.

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CHG-MERIDIAN updates code of conduct

Our code of conduct describes the key elements of the corporate culture at CHG-MERIDIAN. We have once again expanded its contents to take into account society’s growing expectations, while also refining the value system set out in the code.

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Interview: ISO 14001-certified environmental management

Environmental management professionalized in line with international standard

In this interview, the people behind CHG-MERIDIAN’s ISO 14001-certified environmental management tell us more about its ambitious goals.

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Headquarter CHG-MERIDIAN
Dec 9, 2021 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN and Helaba close first ESG-linked syndicated loan in the amount of €50 million

• CHG-MERIDIAN will receive €50 million under an ESG-linked syndicated loan from a group of savings banks, arranged by Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen...

Read on 
Oct 2, 2021 – Weingarten

„digitalheroes @Klassenzimmer“: Bildungsinitiative zeichnet vier digitale Schulprojekte aus

• Erster Preis geht an die Ehrhart-Schott-Schule in Schwetzingen
• Weitere Preisträger kommen aus Stuttgart, Freiburg und Reutlingen...

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CHG-MERIDIAN Ecovadis sustainability rating
Sep 24, 2021 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN awarded silver medal by EcoVadis

The CHG-MERIDIAN Group unveiled its first comprehensive sustainability strategy in early 2021. The company has now been awarded a silver medal in the most recent EcoVadis rating based on globally accepted corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards...

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9,639 kilometers for a good cause

On the move together

Fulfilling its responsibility to society is part of CHG-MERIDIAN’s corporate culture, and the ‘One Step Further’ project provided clear evidence of this.

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Sustainability is a must

According to a recent IW study, needs-based IT usage could contribute to save additional resources worth up to €10 billion in Germany alone. At a time when we are setting the course for the future, it makes sense to seek out sustainable alternatives with a view to reducing costs and ensuring future competitiveness.

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Headquarter CHG-MERIDIAN
Apr 22, 2021 – Weingarten

Successful 2020 financial year thanks to resilient business model

• Pandemic-related decline of 12 percent in lease origination compared to 2019
• Positive net income development due to strong growth in previous years
• Sustainable business model is an important competitive factor

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CHG-MERIDIAN Sustainability
APR 22, 2021 - Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN published first sustainability report

The international group of companies has always based its business model on the resource-efficient circular economy, and is continuously expanding its commitment to sustainability.

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UN GLOBAL COMPACT
Apr 8, 2021 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN joins the United Nations Global Compact

In March 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN signed the United Nations Global Compact and thus underlines its long-term commitment to sustainability.

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CHG-MERIDIAN unterzeichnet Charta der Vielfalt
Mar 18, 2021 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN AG signs the Diversity Charter

Cultivating an organizational culture characterized by mutual respect and appreciation - this is the overriding principle of the Diversity Charter. In January 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN AG signed up to the Germany-wide initiative.

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Mar 4, 2021 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN remains main sponsor of the Ravensburg Towerstars

CHG-MERIDIAN is extending its commitment to Ravensburg as an ice hockey location. It will remain the main sponsor of the Towerstars and name giver of the "CHG Arena" for the next five years.

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Nov 11, 2020 – Weingarten

CHG-MERIDIAN: Bildungsinitiative „digitalheroes​@Klassenzimmer” gestartet

•Lehrkräfte-Auszeichnung für digitale Unterrichtskonzepte ausgelobt
•Kooperation von CHG-MERIDIAN mit der Mossakowski Stiftung und Beratung durch das Zentrum für Schulqualität Baden-Württemberg (ZSL)

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Sep 18, 2020 – Weingarten

Digitize administration

Driving digitization forward together: As an expert in technology management, CHG-MERIDIAN has been supporting the public sector for years in the implementation of digitization concepts. Earlier in September, the Federal Ministry of the Interior and CHG-MERIDIAN met in Weingarten to discuss the topic.

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HC-Titelbild
Jul 15, 2020 – Weingarten

Additional boost to digitalization in the German healthcare sector

CHG-MERIDIAN continues dialog with policymakers, the research community, and representatives of the IT sector and hospitals

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man in a suit looking at a smartphone and a laptop
Jul 1, 2020 – Weingarten

TESMA® portal: Self-service for the digital workplace

• Managing IT for mobile working more efficiently
• CHG-MERIDIAN adds a self-service portal for its customers’ employees to TESMA®
• High level of automation relieves the burden on IT and procurement

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CHG-MERIDIAN AT A GLANCE

Corporate & Sustainability Report 2023

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  • Sep 12, 2024 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN awarded EcoVadis gold rating: Excellence in sustainability

    CHG-MERIDIAN has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis gold rating, putting it in the top 5 percent of the more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide. This achievement highlights the significant step forward that the Group has taken with regard to its commitment to sustainability.

    go to article
  • Sep 12, 2024 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN issues new ESG-linked bonded loan with a volume of €100 million

    • 17 investors participated in the transaction • Tranches with maturities of four to seven years • New EcoVadis gold rating for CHG-MERIDIAN

    go to article
  • Jul 18, 2024 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN expands its sustainable funding: new ESG-linked syndicated loan underpinned by widespread investor confidence

    • New syndicated loan with a total volume of €100 million placed • 25 savings banks from nine federal states are involved • CHG-MERIDIAN has raised €700 million in green funding since 2021

    go to article
  • Jul 1, 2024 – Weingarten

    Changes to CHG-MERIDIAN’s Board of Management

    The Board of Management of the global technology2use company will henceforth consist of three members, as Oliver Schorer has decided to step down from the Board on June 30, 2024, at his own request.

    go to article
  • Jul 1, 2024 – Sydney

    CHG-MERIDIAN acquires asset portfolio of Australian company Maia Financial Pty Limited

    • Acquisition supports regional growth in Australia and New Zealand • Portfolio expansion in the core sectors of IT, industrial equipment, and healthcare technology with a value of around AUD$500 million (€300 million) • Acquisition completed on June 28th, 2024

    go to article
  • Apr 23, 2024 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN achieves further successful growth in 2023

    • Volume of lease originations in 2023 increased to a record high of €2.45 billion, and profit from ordinary activities to €164.25 million • Profitable growth driven by successful international expansion of technology2use portfolio • Increasing regulation concerning sustainability will further boost demand for IT usage models

    go to article
  • Apr 8, 2024 – Australia

    Equigroup becomes CHG-MERIDIAN

    We are thrilled to announce that our subsidiary brand, Equigroup, has merged with CHG-MERIDIAN! All of our Australian and New Zealand customers now benefit from enhanced capabilities, expanded expertise and a more customer-centric approach.

    go to article
  • Mar 4, 2024 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN: Anniversary for Success Model "Usage Instead of Ownership"

    • The global group of companies remains on course for future growth with technology2use • Strategic focus on sustainable usage and lifecycle-models for IT, industry, and healthcare technology • A powerful circular economy enables the reuse of nearly 1 million devices every year

    go to article
  • Jan 31, 2024 – Weingarten

    Sustainability on scrutiny: One out of three companies states that sustainability must also be cost-effective

    • Reducing operating expenses is one of the main drivers for sustainability initiatives • 23 percent of companies surveyed do not have a sustainability strategy • More than half of the respondents have not yet recognized the potential of sustainability in their IT hardware procurement

    go to article
  • Dec 22, 2023 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN has signed the commitment letter of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

    go to article
  • Dec 5, 2023 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN expands its international coverage through cooperation with Japan’s SMFL Group

    • Expansion of activities in Asia-Pacific a core pillar of CHG-MERIDIAN’s growth strategy • Cooperation with Japanese leasing company SMFL to broaden customer offering • Further enlargement of the cooperation planned across the Asia-Pacific region

    go to article
  • Oct 17, 2023 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN confirms EcoVadis silver rating

    The CHG-MERIDIAN Group has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis rating in silver, confirming its continuous and reliable sustainability management. The company scored particularly well in the environmental category. This puts CHG-MERIDIAN among the top 15 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

    go to article
  • Aug 17, 2023 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN successfully places new €100 million ESG-linked bonded loan

    • Tranches with maturities of four to seven years • Diversification across new and recurring investors from the German banking sector • New bonded loan is the fourth sustainable financial instrument issued by CHG-MERIDIAN

    go to article
  • May 11, 2023 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN wins Sustainable Finance Award

    CHG-MERIDIAN has received an award at the 2023 Sustainable Finance Summit in Paris: The company won in the ‘Best Circular Economy Model: Equipment’ category, convincing the panel of judges and customers with its modern technology2use approach.

    go to article
  • Apr 27, 2023 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN on a growth path: record figure for lease originations

    • Clear growth signal for lease originations: year-on-year increase of 29.3 percent to €2.23 billion • Rising demand: usage models instead of purchases of IT, healthcare, and industrial assets • CEO Mathias Wagner affirms CHG-MERIDIAN’s ambition to become the leading global technology2use company

    go to article
  • Feb 21, 2023 – Weingarten

    D21 Digital Index identifies climate risks as the biggest challenge of the digital transformation

    • Around two-thirds of respondents are concerned that the digital transformation will lead to an increase in electronic waste • Growing popularity of remote working models is driving demand for IT hardware • Refurbished IT has the potential to solve both problems at once

    go to article
  • Dec 22, 2022 – Weingarten

    Daniel Welzer appointed as Chief Sales Officer (CSO)

    The Board of Management of the international technology manager and financing expert CHG-MERIDIAN is changing, with Daniel Welzer taking over responsibility for sales and marketing from Frank Kottmann on January 1, 2023.

    go to article
  • Nov 29, 2022 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN lays the foundations for business in Singapore

    • Expansion in Asia forms part of CHG-MERIDIAN’s international growth strategy • New location makes CHG-MERIDIAN’s international offering even more compelling

    go to article
  • Nov 3, 2022 – Weingarten

    EcoVadis reaffirms silver rating for CHG-MERIDIAN

    The CHG-MERIDIAN Group has been awarded a silver rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. For this highly respected sustainability rating, companies worldwide are assessed on the basis of globally accepted sustainability standards. The silver rating puts the CHG-MERIDIAN Group in the top 25 percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.

    go to article
  • Aug 16, 2022 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN successfully places two further ESG-linked financing transactions

    • CHG-MERIDIAN issues its first ESG-linked bonded loan, arranged by Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, with a volume of €100 million • CHG-MERIDIAN and Helaba agree an additional ESG-linked syndicated loan worth €100 million • CHG-MERIDIAN reiterates its goal of generating half of its growth-related funding from sustainability-oriented models

    go to article
  • Apr 28, 2022 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN: Profitable business performance in 2021 and expansion of the business model

    • Value of the managed technology portfolio grows to €7.8 billion • Setting up a new business: ‘devicenow’ offers global IT rental model • Strengthening the circular economy: Newly founded company ‘circulee’ remarkets refurbished IT equipment

    go to article
  • Apr 28, 2022 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN establishes subsidiary for global IT rental

    • devicenow: global IT equipment rental paired with comprehensive service • Non-captive offering available in 190 countries worldwide • Device-as-a-service concept as a key component of CHG-MERIDIAN’s growth strategy

    go to article
  • Apr 28, 2022 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN co-founds B2B start-up that remarkets refurbished IT

    • circulee offers sustainable solutions for the use of IT hardware to small and medium-sized businesses • The use of second-hand IT equipment reduces the carbon footprint by 70-80 percent compared with new devices • As co-founder and principal investor, CHG-MERIDIAN wants to make sustainable lifecycle management a driver of growth

    go to article
  • Dec 9, 2021 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN and Helaba close first ESG-linked syndicated loan in the amount of €50 million

    • CHG-MERIDIAN will receive €50 million under an ESG-linked syndicated loan from a group of savings banks, arranged by Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen...

    go to article
  • Oct 2, 2021 – Weingarten

    „digitalheroes @Klassenzimmer“: Bildungsinitiative zeichnet vier digitale Schulprojekte aus

    • Erster Preis geht an die Ehrhart-Schott-Schule in Schwetzingen • Weitere Preisträger kommen aus Stuttgart, Freiburg und Reutlingen...

    go to article
  • Sep 24, 2021 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN awarded silver medal by EcoVadis

    The CHG-MERIDIAN Group unveiled its first comprehensive sustainability strategy in early 2021. The company has now been awarded a silver medal in the most recent EcoVadis rating based on globally accepted corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards...

    go to article
  • Jun 23, 2021 – Gross-Gerau

    Access over ownership: How sustainable IT conserves valuable resources

    • End-to-end IT management offers significant potential for saving resources • Circular economy model provides a significant competitive edge • CHG-MERIDIAN’s technology center refurbishes nearly a million IT devices a year for remarketing

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  • Apr 22, 2021 – Weingarten

    Successful 2020 financial year thanks to resilient business model

    • Pandemic-related decline of 12 percent in lease origination compared to 2019 • Positive net income development due to strong growth in previous years • Sustainable business model is an important competitive factor

    go to article
  • Apr 8, 2021 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN joins the United Nations Global Compact

    The international technology manager makes a clear commitment to responsible corporate governance. In March 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN signed the United Nations Global Compact and thus underlines its long-term commitment to sustainability.

    go to article
  • Mar 18, 2021 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN AG signs the Diversity Charter

    Cultivating an organizational culture characterized by mutual respect and appreciation - this is the overriding principle of the Diversity Charter. In January 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN AG signed up to the Germany-wide initiative.

    go to article
  • Mar 4, 2021 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN remains main sponsor of the Ravensburg Towerstars

    The international technology manager with headquarters in Weingarten relies on continuity in its sports sponsorship. As announced on March 4, 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN is extending its commitment to Ravensburg as an ice hockey location and will thus remain the main sponsor of the Towerstars and name giver of the "CHG Arena" for the next five years.

    go to article
  • Nov 11, 2020 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN: Bildungsinitiative „digitalheroes@Klassenzimmer” gestartet

    •Lehrkräfte-Auszeichnung für digitale Unterrichtskonzepte ausgelobt •Gesucht: Die drei besten Praxisbeispiele aus baden-württembergischen Schulen •Kooperation von CHG-MERIDIAN mit der Mossakowski Stiftung und Beratung durch das Zentrum für Schulqualität Baden-Württemberg (ZSL)

    go to article
  • Sep 18, 2020 – Weingarten

    Digitize administration

    As an expert in technology management, CHG-MERIDIAN has been supporting the public sector for years in the implementation of digitization concepts. Earlier in September, the Federal Ministry of the Interior and CHG-MERIDIAN met in Weingarten to discuss the topic.

    go to article
  • Jul 15, 2020 – Weingarten

    Additional boost to digitalization in the German healthcare sector

    • CHG-MERIDIAN continues dialog with policymakers, the research community, and representatives of the IT sector and hospitals • Topics of discussion include: the COVID-19 crisis; factors accelerating digitalization in the German healthcare sector; standalone IT solutions: More than just a technical challenge • Policymakers supporting digitalization and addressing the protection of patient data

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  • Jul 1, 2020 – Weingarten

    TESMA® portal: Self-service for the digital workplace

    Managing IT for mobile working more efficiently • CHG-MERIDIAN adds a self-service portal for its customers’ employees to TESMA® • High level of automation relieves the burden on IT and procurement • Fast and hassle-free processes increase employee satisfaction

    go to article
  • May 27, 2020 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN donates laptops to five schools in Ravensburg

    By donating 100 laptops to five schools in Ravensburg, the CHG-MERIDIAN Group is helping to ensure that pupils have access to IT devices so that they can participate in online lessons.

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  • Apr 23, 2020 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN shows significant growth for 2019

    • Lease origination: 32 percent increase to around €2 billion compared to prior year • Circular economy: almost 700,000 IT devices refurbished for a second lifecycle • Coronavirus pandemic: both challenge and opportunity

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  • Apr 8, 2020 – Weingarten

    Immediate aid to support the community in the region in the wake of the Corona crisis

    • Donation of EUR 200,000 to the Bürgerstiftung Kreis Ravensburg • Dr. Wagner: We need a strong community for cohesion in society • Support for non-profit associations, especially in the field of art and culture, and for organisations providing social assistance in the region. Particular attention is also paid to supporting disadvantaged children and young people

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  • Mar 1, 2020 – Weingarten

    Ulrich Bergmann appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Changes to the Board of Management of CHG-MERIDIAN

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  • Feb 26, 2020 – Weingarten

    2019/2020 D21 Digital Index shows that the transition toward a digital work culture is stalling in Germany

    • Companies are making little progress with the expansion of the digital workplace • Employees are better equipped with mobile IT devices at home than they are at work • CHG-MERIDIAN is again supporting the D21 study as a partner

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  • Oct 16, 2019 – Weingarten

    Digital transformation in healthcare – from hype to reality.

    • Investment backlog remains the biggest hurdle to digitalization • Customer Experience Day enables dialog between key players • Information and education increase the acceptance of e-health and AI in healthcare • CHG-MERIDIAN’s latest white paper presents investment options for the digital age

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  • May 23, 2019 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN Technology and Service Center awarded ISO certification

    • Quality and information security standards of entire Gross-Gerau site validated • ISO 9001 and 27001 certification recognized at international level • Basis of BSI compliance certification for basic protection in accordance with B1.15 Deletion and Destruction of Data

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  • Apr 16, 2019 – Weingarten

    Digital transformation in healthcare – aversion to new technology persists

    • 2018/2019 D21 Digital Index shows that e-health remains a niche topic: There is openness to the idea but the benefits are not recognized • CHG-MERIDIAN supports D21 Digital Index and critically examined study results in panel discussion • The panel discussion took place at the DMEA on April 9, 2019 at the Berlin Capital Club

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  • Apr 9, 2019 – Weingarten

    Successful business performance delivers record year for CHG-MERIDIAN

    • Growth: Lease originations up 22 percent year-on-year • Internationalization: Successful acquisition of Australian technology specialist equigroup in 2018 • Circular economy: Further increase in the number of refurbished and data-erased assets for the secondary market

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  • Feb 1, 2019 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN uses precise data to optimize TCO in fleet management

    • Cost management is a key topic in the logistics sector • Focus increasingly on usage behavior and total cost of ownership • Continual optimization of the TCO analysis is required

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  • Jan 23, 2019 – Weingarten

    2018/2019 D21 Digital Index shows that remote working and flextime are still a rarity in Germany

    • Potential of the digital workplace still untapped • Companies lack digital technology and implementation strategies • CHG-MERIDIAN is again supporting the D21 study as a partner

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  • Dec 11, 2018 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN and Ravensburg Towerstars extend long-term partnership

    • CHG-MERIDIAN remains main sponsor • Ice rink to be renamed ‘CHG Arena’ • Sport sponsoring remains essential beacon for the region

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  • Nov 9, 2018 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN employees take to the stage for a good cause

    • Swabian crime comedy ‘Der zerdepperte Krug’ was performed at Ravensburg Theatre • All proceeds go to the ‘Theatertäschle’ project and the ‘MOSKITO’ theatre and circus school • CHG-MERIDIAN supporting employees’ commitment to local charitable causes

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  • Oct 17, 2018 – Weingarten

    Digitalization meets reality: intelligent IT lifts logistics to new heights

    • Volatile markets require flexible use of existing resources • Intelligently managed processes reduce running costs • CHG-MERIDIAN’s holistic approach increases efficiency at all levels

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  • Sep 3, 2018 – Weingarten / Sydney

    CHG-MERIDIAN acquires Australian technology financing company equigroup

    • Strategic growth impulse for lease originations for the CHG-MERIDIAN Group • equigroup opens up access to attractive Australia/New Zealand region • CHG-MERIDIAN now has a presence in 25 countries around the world

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  • Aug 9, 2018 – Weingarten

    Another bonded loan successfully placed

    • Transaction volume in line with excellent business performance • Funding terms even better than in previous years • CHG-MERIDIAN opts for parallel marketing via a digital platform for first time

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  • Jul 31, 2018 – Weingarten

    Public Sector 4.0: Understanding the digital revolution – identifying and leveraging potential

    • Digital transformation remains on the public sector's agenda • Attractiveness as an employer and HR policies that embrace demographic diversity are growing challenges • CHG-MERIDIAN’s integrated approach promotes digital transformation and efficiency

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  • Jul 5, 2018 – Weingarten

    Recording assets on the go securely and cost-efficiently with the TESMA® App

    • CHG-MERIDIAN extends TESMA® with directly integrated TESMA® App • Eliminate manual processes and reduce time and effort spent on asset management by using a smartphone • A further step towards the complete digitalization of asset lifecycles

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  • Apr 10, 2018 – Weingarten

    New European General Data Protection Regulation: Securing data erasure processes with eraSURE®

    • Companies need to adjust the ways in which they handle personal data • CHG-MERIDIAN offers its own certified data erasure process called eraSURE® • eraSURE® facilitates compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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  • Mar 22, 2018 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN continues to generate profitable growth in 2017

    • Increased: Volume of lease originations rises by 8 percent year on year • Successful: Technology diversification and international positioning pay off • Innovative: Digitalization offers further opportunities for profitable growth

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  • Mar 14, 2018 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN employees take to the stage for a good cause

    • Swabian crime comedy ‘Der zerdepperte Krug’ to be performed at Ravensburg Theatre on April 18 • All proceeds go to the Theater-Rucksack project and the MOSKITO theatre and circus school • CHG-MERIDIAN supporting employees’ commitment to local charitable causes

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  • Feb 20, 2018 – Berlin

    Digitalization increases need for qualification in healthcare

    • Digital skills as a key competence in the healthcare sector • Healthcare providers make efficiency gains and increase competitiveness by training their workforce • CHG-MERIDIAN supports D21-Digital-Index and analyzes impact on investments in healthcare

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  • Jan 24, 2018 – Berlin

    D21 digital index for 2017/2018 shows that German companies are lagging behind on mobile workspaces

    • The mobile workspace is becoming a competitive factor for firms • Companies have to help employees embrace digitalization • CHG-MERIDIAN is again supporting the D21 study as a partner

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  • Dec 6, 2017 – Gross-Gerau

    Successful working relationships at the Technology and Service Center

    For the past eight years, colleagues with disabilities have been working alongside other employees at the Groß-Gerau Technology and Service Center. This integration project is being run by CHG-MERIDIAN in cooperation with the Rhine-Main Workshops for Disabled People and one of their subsidiary workshops, Solvere gGmbH, and receives positive feedback from all those involved.

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  • Nov 30, 2017 – Frankfurt

    Enterprise Mobility Awards: CHG-MERIDIAN wins bronze

    • Accolade: Technology management company among the top three in the Workforce Mobility / Digital Workspace category • Catch-up potential: Three in four Germans still teaching themselves digital skills outside of work • Challenge: Security shortcomings need to be eradicated from the mobile workspace

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  • Oct 27, 2017 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN: positive business development in the first nine months

    • Growth: lease originations and profitability increase • Continuity: remarketing uptrend continues • Potential: Enterprise Mobility Solutions offer excellent prospects and win an award

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  • Sep 21, 2017 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN: Bonded loan secures again funding on favorable terms

    • Growth: New funds can be used to finance growth and innovation • Interest-rates: Further optimization of finance costs thanks to excellent interest-rate conditions • Reputation: Successful placement underlines CHG-MERIDIAN’s strong reputation in the capital markets

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  • Sep 20, 2017 – Weingarten

    Lack of investment puts the brakes on digitalisation

    • Lack of investment and investment backlog hinder progress of digitalisation • More information and advice needed regarding its benefits and impact • National modernisation strategy to encourage investment in the vision

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  • Jul 21, 2017 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN's lease origination up by 15 percent in the first half of 2017

    • Robust: Broad-based and dynamic growth in Germany and in the international markets • Encouraging: Positive trend in the volume of leases originated for healthcare and industrial technologies • Intelligent: Expanded range of end-of-life services for printer systems

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  • Jun 27, 2017 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN closes security gap in printer systems with new erasure process

    • Certified: Data erasure process for printer systems successfully passes TÜV acceptance test in Gross-Gerau • Transparent: Asset tracking at any time with TESMA® • Automated: High level of process reliability with eraSURE® and eraSURE®+

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  • May 16, 2017 – Bielefeld

    CHG-MERIDIAN strengthens presence in Germany with new office in Bielefeld

    • Close to customers: CHG-MERIDIAN opens new office in Bielefeld. • Diverse mix of sectors: Bielefeld and the surrounding areas have great sales potential.

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  • Apr 28, 2017 – Weingarten

    Flying start to 2017 for CHG-MERIDIAN

    • Successful: volume of leases originated rises by 13 percent year on year; above-average growth in Germany • Robust: international business continues to perform well • Buoyant: high demand for data erasure and mobility solutions

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  • Apr 12, 2017 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN is going even more digital and optimizing its online presence with a website relaunch

    • Versatile: New website highlights the broad range of services offered by CHG-MERIDIAN. • Simplified: Users can find relevant content and the right person to contact even more quicker. • Visualized: Interactive elements present information in an entertaining way.

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  • Apr 7, 2017 – Weingarten

    Digital Signage Solutions (DSS) from CHG-MERIDIAN are leading the way

    • Direct: Communicate with your preferred target group in real time • With confidence: A test phase provides peace of mind during digital transformation • State-of-the-art: A technology refresh means you always get the latest technology

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  • Feb 28, 2017 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN: New Stuttgart site set to enhance sales activities

    Customer proximity: New Stuttgart site will pave the way for improved customer service. Economic strength: CHG-MERIDIAN sees further potential for growth in Baden-Württemberg

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  • Feb 10, 2017 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN increases its lease originations by 9 percent in 2016

    Sustained organic growth at a high level shows that the strategy is working Excellent progress in the delivery of the service strategy, record result for certified data erasure.

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  • Nov 17, 2016 – Weingarten

    2016 D21 Digital Index: Companies must contribute to digitalization of Germans

    CHG-MERIDIAN is supporting the D21 study as a partner for the first time The digital skills of the German population are improving – but too slowly Three out of four Germans prefer to learn how to use smartphones and similar devices by themselves in their spare time

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  • Nov 16, 2016 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN reorganizes Board of Management; Dr. Mathias Wagner to succeed Jürgen Mossakowski

    Steadfast: Mossakowski to join the new Supervisory Board, Dr. Wagner to become the new Chairman of the Board of Management, Strong: Sales activities to be brought together in one remit, Structured: Separate Board of Management remit for IT and Services

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  • Oct 31, 2016 – Gross-Gerau

    Colleagues for colleagues: CHG-MERIDIAN employees run for a good cause

    Carrying the baton: marathon route completed by six relay teams Collective effort: €2,531.70 raised for the Gross-Gerau sports association for disabled people Cooperation: CHG-MERIDIAN has employed people with disabilities at its Gross-Gerau site since 2007

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  • Oct 27, 2016 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN AG steps up the pace of growth in the third quarter of 2016

    Moving up a gear: accelerated growth in lease originations Security-conscious: strong demand for data erasure services Innovative: Enterprise Mobility Solutions demonstrate their potential

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  • Jul 22, 2016 – Weingarten

    Buoyant growth for CHG-MERIDIAN in the first half of 2016

    Momentum: Strong growth impetus in western and southern Europe Solidity: Gross profit stabilizes at a high level Innovation: New enterprise mobility solution opens up potential

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  • Jun 27, 2016 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN adding Enterprise Mobility Solutions (EMS) to its solution portfolio

    Efficient: New solution approach for mobile working Consistent: Intelligent complete solution combines maximum freedom with consistent protection Flexible: Comprehensive access to the world of mobile IT workplaces

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  • Jun 19, 2016 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN supports charity cycling tour for Kinderstiftung Ravensburg

    Motivated: The cyclists covered 90 kilometers for a good cause. Committed: Employees can participate via social activities. Invested: Donations provide individual support for children.

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  • Jun 16, 2016 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN celebrates inauguration of headquarters expansion building

    Announcement: Headquarters in Weingarten expanded further Growth: 250 additional workstations created Dynamic: New Stuttgart and Bielefeld offices already in planning

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  • Apr 22, 2016 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN starts 2016 with slight first-quarter growth

    Growth: Promising developments in America and Western Europe during first quarter Gross margin: Profitability increases continue into the new year Outlook: New release of technology and service application, TESMA®, bolsters growth prospects further

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  • Apr 12, 2016 – Weingarten

    New TESMA® integrates financial and technical information even more effectively

    CHG-MERIDIAN launches software platform for financial and technical management of assets CHG-MERIDIAN perfecting its Technology and Service Management System, TESMA® now offers an extended range of features

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  • Mar 24, 2016 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN sponsors jerseys to support eight youth sports teams

    Responsibility: Workforce has a say in social activities Team: Employees get involved in good causes with CHG-MERIDIAN support Athletic spirit: Jersey campaign provides youth team sports with targeted assistance

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  • Feb 12, 2016 – Weingarten

    CHG-MERIDIAN looks back on a successful year

    Growth: funding for more technology investments than ever before All-time high: a record amount of equipment certified data-erased and remarketed Acquisition: IT and healthcare portfolio acquired from GE Capital in northern Europe

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