CO2 Offset Service will be linked to eligible Lenovo devices

 

Lenovo has launched a carbon offset scheme for small and medium-sized businesses across Australia and New Zealand, linked to the company’s laptop range.

 

The CO2 Offset Service will be linked to eligible Lenovo devices at the point-of-purchase, including selected models of its X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga laptops, as well as the upcoming X1 Nano, X1 Extreme and T Series models. 

 

Participating customers will also receive an e-certificate, confirming which United Nations-approved environmental project the purchase has supported. Lenovo has also established a PCF (Product Carbon Footprint) calculation per SKU created, which is being certified by testing, inspection and certification company Dekra.

 

Lenovo ANZ managing director Matt Codrington told CRN that the company’s channel partners could help kick start conversations with customers on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives through the CO2 Offset Service.

 

“Demand for ESG-related initiatives is growing rapidly; more customers are interested in setting and achieving their own ESG goals and are seeking ESG services,” Codrington said. 

 

Codrington added that all bookings done through the scheme also contribute to Lenovo’s partner rebate program, and partners also have an option to offer the scheme to other segments like large enterprise, global, education and mid-market customers on request.