In its annual and Sustainability Report, Dustin Group, a leading IT reseller in Scandinavia and the Benelux, has doubled down on its commitment to sustainability and circularity, as highlighted in its 2023/2024 overview. Through, what they describe as impactful initiatives, Dustin aims to reduce environmental impacts and foster social responsibility across its operations and supply chains. And choosing the right partners like Danish Novitio, Dutch Closing the Loop and FlexIT.
Science-backed goals and smarter consumer choices
Dustin’s entry into the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) represents a milestone in its climate strategy, aligning its greenhouse gas reduction targets with the Paris Agreement. The company has also taken steps to empower its customers by making sustainability data for eco-labeled products more accessible on its platforms, simplifying environmentally conscious purchasing decisions.
Advancing transparency and social responsibility
The company is improving transparency within its supply chains through extended risk mapping with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and by conducting 15 factory audits to protect human rights. Social equity remains a priority, with Dustin completing ten initiatives focused on diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being across its operations.
From refurbished tech to circularity
Dustin's role as a distributor of the ‘HP Approved Selection by Flex IT’ product line showcases its dedication to circularity. This partnership, extended to the Nordics after success in the Netherlands, offers refurbished laptops and desktops aimed at reducing resource use and e-waste. Dustin has also developed a cutting-edge calculation model to achieve 100% circularity, addressing global sustainability standards.
Global collaboration for e-waste reduction
Notable milestones include a collaboration with Closing the Loop, which has helped collect over 500,000 discarded mobile phones since 2018. Additionally, Dustin’s “one device in, one device out” approach ensures proper recycling of IT devices in regions lacking formal waste processing facilities, like parts of Africa. They use auction platform Novitio to sell batches of used products and by doing this extending lifespan of devices.
Embracing opportunities in sustainable IT
As Dustin prepares for the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in 2024/2025, it continues to lead by example in sustainable practices. Partnerships with HP and Flex IT demonstrate the company’s commitment to driving innovation and extending the life cycle of IT devices, ensuring both environmental and economic benefits.
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