Sustainability is a key cornerstone for the energy technology company Siemens Energy - not only in environmental matters but also in terms of social responsibility. As part of this commitment, Siemens Energy in Sweden has decided to donate the proceeds from its circular IT management entirely to charity, starting in 2023. In its first year, over half a million SEK has already been contributed to childhood cancer research.
For several years, Siemens Energy has partnered with Inrego to reuse the company’s IT equipment as part of its sustainability efforts. Now, Siemens Energy is taking it a step further as the first company to donate all profits from this collaboration to charity, specifically supporting the Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund.
“As an energy company, we often talk about how we and our customers need to conserve the planet's resources and transition to a fossil-free world. But access to electricity and heating is also a question of democracy and equality, especially to help young people continue their education. Reusing IT equipment is not only a climate issue but also a social one. That’s why it feels particularly meaningful to donate the profits from this initiative to the Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund, which is very close to our hearts,” says Christina Skoglund, Environmental Engineer at Siemens Energy.
The reused IT products are often distributed to schools, where they become vital digital tools for education. Now, the financial proceeds from Siemens Energy’s IT reuse also support children and young people facing extraordinary challenges.
“Thanks to contributions from committed companies, we can continue to support childhood cancer research to find new medicines and treatments and improve the health of those who have completed treatment. We are proud that Siemens Energy and Inrego have chosen to collaborate in supporting our work both today and in the future,” says Ola Mattson, Secretary-General of the Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund.
In 2023, Siemens Energy sent 3,811 products to Inrego for refurbishment, nearly all of which could be reused. This effort resulted in a carbon savings of 423,223 kg—equivalent to the emissions of flying round-trip between Stockholm and Barcelona 456 times. The total financial value of the initiative exceeded half a million SEK.
“Siemens Energy’s initiative sets an inspiring example of what can be achieved when we make better use of our resources. We are proud to work with such driven customers who take the opportunity to create even more value through circular IT management,” says Henrik Nilsson, founder and CEO of Inrego.
