The answer is: less electronic waste, lower CO₂ emissions and more jobs for people with disabilities. With our brand-new figures, we prove that IT refurbishment both conserves resources and creates real social impact — from measurable water savings to supporting several UN sustainability goals.
Find out in a compact and multimedia format how AfB recycles IT hardware, conserves valuable resources and creates inclusive workplaces. Our digital brochure guides you through all the key figures, projects and success stories — conveniently available in your browser.
tonnes of CO2 saved
MWh primary energy saved
million litres of water saved
What to do with discarded computers, laptops and smartphones? Anyone who opted for AfB in 2024 is combining the circular economy, inclusion, and resource conservation in their company. Thanks to you, we were able to process 674,000 IT and mobile devices and return 69% of them to a secondary market - a contribution that saves your company money and is also impressive in terms of CSR reporting and corporate image.
The remaining devices were professionally recycled in order to recover valuable raw materials. As a partner, you actively contribute to a sustainable IT industry that conserves resources.
Take a look at the most important figures with us and find out what concrete added value our collaboration provides for your company and the environment and what steps we can take together towards the future. Create added value for your company through our work and actively contribute to the global sustainability goals (SDGs).
As an IT partner of AfB, you contribute to the fulfilment of eight UN sustainability goals. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were developed by the United Nations to jointly tackle the challenges facing society by 2030.
Working at AfB is motivating for employees and leads to more satisfaction in life. They receive more respect and recognition. AfB pays better attention to personal boundaries.
The reuse or proper recycling of IT equipment reduces water use and the impact on water ecosystems due to the emission of toxic substances.
At AfB, employees can better demonstrate what they can do professionally. They learn more new things at AfB and have the opportunity to take on more challenging tasks.
Employees at AfB are less dependent on social benefits as a result of their work. They are able to lead their lives more independently and have more self-confidence.
By working with AfB, you enable the creation and expansion of jobs for people with disabilities — and at the same time give us the scope to create a working environment in which our employees feel sustainably comfortable. For the first time, a CONCERN study for AfB shows how much an inclusive corporate culture promotes the physical and mental health of employees.
In this way, you open up fair opportunities for people who might otherwise not have a place in the primary labour market — and AfB can demonstrably improve the lives of these employees through targeted measures. In doing so, you are making a clear contribution to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and sending a strong signal to your stakeholders: Inclusion is a win-win for companies, employees, and society — today and in the future.
"At AfB, you have the opportunity to participate and contribute your own ideas right from the start. I particularly appreciate that — especially because the employees are listened to."
Michelle Wenz, Sales team member at AfB
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"I like working in the AfB shop. What counts when advising my customers is friendliness and expertise, not my disability."
Patrick Lonek, Sales employee at AfB
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"AfB offers its employees opportunities to achieve professional goals. We show mutual respect and work together."
Arzu Utac, Administration & sales employee at AfB
Behind our numbers are people, ideas and concrete action. Find out more about projects in which we work with companies, public organisations and partners to use IT sustainably and how we work together to communicate your proven commitment.
Rutronik was awarded for its cooperation with AfB in 2024.
EQS-News reported on AfB's partnership with DATAGROUP SE in 2024.
In 2024, Bertrandt was again honoured by AfB for its social and ecological commitment.
Whether you are a public authority or a company, by selling your used IT hardware to us, you can make a difference. Together we can create more sustainability and inclusion in the IT world.
Achieving more together: We offer tailor-made solutions for companies and organisations.
Quality at a fair price and a contribution to environmental protection at the same time.
We are constantly growing and are committed to an inclusive working environment. Find out more about AfB as an employer.
| Samuel Dansette | E-Mail: sustainability@afb-group.eu |
| Sustainability |
Samuel Dansette
Sustainability
E-Mail: sustainability@afb-group.eu
