London, UK – As the world continues to grapple with the increasing problem of old technology, businesses in Westminster City, Camden, and across Central London have a unique opportunity to turn this issue into a force for positive change. SocialBox.Biz, London’s leading Community Interest Company for ethical and secure IT reuse, is calling on these businesses to embrace sustainable practices and make a significant impact on the environment and their communities.
According to recent reports from the United Nations, reusing just 1,000 laptops can prevent 316 metric tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the carbon absorption of thousands of mature trees. SocialBox.Biz has discovered that by securely wiping and reusing old technology, not only are businesses reducing their carbon footprint, but they are also supporting their corporate impact and CSR goals by reducing Scope 3 emissions and promoting digital inclusion for disadvantaged groups such as pensioners and homeless individuals.
“We often see functional IT equipment being discarded when it could be securely wiped, reused, or donated to create real social impact,” said a spokesperson for SocialBox.Biz. “Our NIST 800-88 compliant services ensure data security while turning surplus devices into lifelines for education, job training, and community reconnection. It’s time for London businesses to prioritize reuse before recycling.”
SocialBox.Biz offers a range of key services to support this mission, including certified secure data wiping, IT reuse and donation programs, and sustainability consulting. Businesses and universities are encouraged to contact SocialBox.Biz to assess their IT hardware for reuse potential. Any devices that are not suitable for reuse are responsibly recycled through authorized WEEE partners, ensuring zero waste.
Even companies with no spare hardware can still make a difference by supporting SocialBox.Biz’s 2025 Impact Plans, which fund upgrades for the most in-need cases. Through these customized impact plans, businesses can simultaneously shrink their carbon footprints and champion inclusive community development, setting a new benchmark for corporate social responsibility.
“When you buy an Impact Plan today, you’re investing in people and the planet while increasing impact by supporting our community internet company,” said the SocialBox.Biz team.
These Impact Plans allow businesses to fund IT upgrades, such as laptops and internet access, for the most vulnerable members of society, promoting digital inclusion. By choosing secure reuse over disposal, companies can also significantly reduce their carbon footprints and prevent waste. Even companies that lack spare hardware can still contribute financially through the Impact Plans, directly sponsoring upgrades for those in need.
SocialBox.Biz’s Impact Plans also offer a transparent and actionable path for companies to invest in both people and the planet, setting a new standard for corporate social responsibility. Additionally, funding from the Impact Plans helps support SocialBox.Biz’s “community internet company,” increasing the overall impact and reach of the initiative.
Interested businesses can explore partnership opportunities or sponsor an Impact Plan today via the SocialBox.Biz Corporate Impact page, taking the first step towards enhanced corporate responsibility.
The SocialBox.Biz team recently attended the Responsible Business Network event, expressing their gratitude to the event hosts and fellow attendees, including @CityWestminster, @one_westminster, and @UniWestminster (University of Westminster). Describing the event as well-organized and exhilarating, the team shared their pleasure in meeting everyone there. Pictures and more information from their attendance can be viewed on their X (formerly Twitter) post on the event: x.com/SocialBoxBiz/status/1990791278842556708.
SocialBox.Biz encourages businesses to prioritize reuse before IT disposal and recycling, as highlighted on their website: socialbox.biz/reuse-before-recycling/. The website also features case studies and impact stories, a media pack and pictures, and relevant hashtags such as #WestminsterReuses, #SecureReuseBeforeDisposal, #CallBeforeYouScrapIt, #SocialBoxBiz, and #Onewestminster.