Policies related to resource use and circular economy
We are committed to the careful use of natural resources and have enshrined this in our Bechtle Sustainability Strategy 2030. The circular economy is an integral part of Bechtle’s sustainability strategy as part of the environmental field of action. In the light of growing ecological challenges and the increasing importance of sustainable business models, Bechtle is pursuing a holistic circular economy concept for IT hardware called Bechtle Circular IT. The aim is to extend the life cycle of IT products through actions such as reuse and refurbishment, while at the same time conserving resources and measurably reducing CO2 emissions through proper recycling. We want to support the reduction of primary raw materials used by keeping used IT hardware and the raw materials used in it in the cycle and promoting the proper recycling of materials.
Bechtle Circular IT (BCIT) specialises in sustainable IT lifecycle management within the Bechtle Group. The concept includes the purchase, certified data erasure, remarketing and environmentally friendly disposal of used IT hardware. Information security, data protection and the responsible use of resources take centre stage.
With this approach, Bechtle supports entities with designing their IT strategy in a sustainable, economically and ecologically responsible manner.
Actions in connection with resource use and the circular economy
Both the sustainable procurement strategy and the Bechtle Circular IT concept define actions related to resource use and the circular economy. The Bechtle Circular IT area endeavours to extend the life cycle of IT products through targeted actions such as reuse, refurbishment and professional recycling. Reuse is achieved through the purchase, processing and remarketing of products. This allows functional devices to be returned to the utilisation cycle.