TechRadar Sustainability Hero 2024 Winners

Over the past six months, TechRadar experts have carefully analyzed the nominees for the Sustainability Awards to recognize brands and devices that are making a positive impact on the industry.

The selection process considered applications from major technology companies, and the evaluation was conducted in collaboration with sustainability partners from Seismic. As a result, TechRadar identified three companies actively advancing sustainability initiatives.

The Sustainability Hero 2024 award winners are:

Acer

Acer has earned recognition for supporting social projects and implementing sustainable solutions aimed at reducing water, energy, and waste consumption. The company openly reports its sustainability goals and achievements through the Acer Earthion initiative, which involves the entire supply chain. The Acer Vero product line is environmentally focused, and the company has actively supported sustainability initiatives since 2008, participating in the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen, known for its audiovisual solutions, was recognized for its comprehensive approach to sustainability. The company supports STEM education and emphasizes the durability of its products. Its ambitious plans to reduce its carbon footprint, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, have already yielded results. The Beosound Theatre soundbar received a Cradle-to-Cradle certification, confirming its alignment with circular economy principles. Bang & Olufsen also plans to assess the sustainability of its entire product range.

EcoSend

EcoSend addresses the issue of email's impact on the climate. The platform reduces and offsets carbon emissions associated with sending emails. Additionally, it lowers its own carbon footprint through efficient server usage. EcoSend directs 1% of its profits to climate initiatives and provides educational materials, including a free carbon footprint calculator for email campaigns. The company also highlights the shortcomings of other email platforms to minimize its environmental impact.

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