PCL Direct Group has revealed the company's ambitious
sustainability targets and innovative practices for the year, demonstrating how
refurbishing and recycling can pave the way for a greener future.
The company is focussing on making strides towards sustainability and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions, from the refurbishing of OEM components to promoting the circular economy.
At PCL Direct, sustainability is at the core of its
operations, with a mission to enhance the reliability of refurbished OEM
components, preventing waste, and ensuring nothing they handle ends up in
landfills.
PCL Direct’s affiliation with ETIRA (European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers
Association) underpins its commitment to stringent quality and sustainability
standards. At the same time, they are pushing boundaries by aiming to
expand its remanufacturing capabilities, and continuously seeking third-party
endorsements to reinforce its dedication to sustainability.
With the growing debate about carbon offsetting versus
carbon reduction strategies PCL Direct is working to address the complex issues
surrounding its strategy for reducing carbon emissions. The three directors of
PCL Direct, Ian McIntyre, Andrew Ellis and Dave Higgott all believe that carbon
offsetting has its place, but the real, measurable impact comes from direct
carbon reduction strategies.
Commenting recently on PCL Direct’s ethos, director Ian McIntyre explained: "The
main focus of our efforts is reducing plastic usage, recycling, upcycling, and
ensuring our remanufactured products leave no environmental trace. We believe
in making tangible, measurable changes to our carbon footprint and we support
the circular economy and reduce the carbon footprint through a strategy of multifaceted
activities”.
PCL Direct has established partnerships with UK dealers to source machines that
would otherwise be discarded. Their central re-manufacturing facility in
Nuneaton allows for efficient processing, and through their own EcoDirect brand,
of multi-functional printer-copier-scanners, offer re-engineered, upcycled
printing devices that meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
This not only extends the life of these devices but also offers a sustainable
alternative to PCL Direct’s partners and their customers.
Through the EcoDirect range, PCL Direct provides its channel
partners with a viable, cost-effective alternative option to offer their
customers. These machines, upcycled to the highest standards, represent a
sustainable, cost-effective alternative to new or purely second-hand devices. PCL
Direct is not just offering products it’s offering a sustainable solution that
aligns with the growing market demand for eco-friendly options.
PCL Direct's proactive approach to sustainability showcases their efforts in carbon reduction, waste prevention, and supporting the circular economy. As consumer awareness and demand for sustainable solutions grow, PCL Direct wants its initiatives to serve as the way forward for the industry, demonstrating that environmental responsibility and business success can go hand-in-hand.