Preserving Our Planet
Sustainability is our responsibility and our promise.
Helping businesses build a more responsible technology lifecycle.
At ABS, sustainability is embedded across everything we do. While we support organisations with efficient print technology through Develop devices, our approach goes much further across IT and workplace technology.
We help businesses reduce environmental impact through a combination of energy-efficient print solutions, responsible IT lifecycle management, secure recycling of redundant equipment, and the supply of high-quality refurbished hardware.
By extending the life of technology and reducing unnecessary waste, we support a more circular and sustainable approach to IT and print infrastructure.
Our initiatives
Key focus areas where we help reduce environmental impact across print and IT.
Energy Efficiency
We support reduced energy consumption through efficient print devices and modern IT hardware designed to minimise power usage. Features such as low-energy standby modes, optimised performance settings and efficient system design all contribute to lower day-to-day energy demand.
IT Recycling & Asset Disposal
We provide secure and environmentally responsible IT recycling services, helping organisations safely dispose of redundant hardware. Equipment is processed to maximise reuse, material recovery and ethical recycling, reducing the amount of electronic waste sent to landfill.
Refurbished Technology
We extend the lifecycle of IT equipment by supplying professionally refurbished hardware. This helps reduce demand for new manufacturing, lowers carbon impact, and provides cost-effective access to reliable technology without compromising performance or quality.
Paper & Resource Efficiency
Develop multifunction devices support reduced paper and consumable usage through features such as automatic duplex printing and print management controls. These tools help organisations reduce waste and operate more efficiently.
Circular Economy
We support a circular approach to technology by prioritising reuse, refurbishment and responsible recycling wherever possible. By extending product lifecycles across both IT and print infrastructure, we help reduce environmental impact and conserve valuable resources.
Environmental Standards
The products and services we supply are aligned with recognised environmental standards, including ENERGY STAR® and Blue Angel certification for print devices, alongside best-practice IT asset disposal and refurbishment processes.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our sustainability approach considers the full lifecycle of technology, from supply and deployment, through to reuse, refurbishment and recycling.
This helps organisations make more responsible choices while reducing environmental impact.
Innovations and Recognition
We work with leading technology partners and processes designed to improve efficiency, extend product lifecycles and reduce environmental impact across both print and IT environments.
Eco-label & Product Standards
Where applicable, our print hardware meets recognised environmental standards such as ENERGY STAR® and Blue Angel, supporting reduced energy consumption and improved environmental performance.
Testimonials
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“ABS has looked after us for a long time and we have always been happy with their service. However, this last couple of weeks they have excelled themselves – resolving problems with our computer system and then helping us get back online while we had a severe broadband outage. Many thanks! Highly recommended.”
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“Switching to ABS was seamless. They now manage all our IT, from cybersecurity and mobile contracts to daily support and Microsoft tenancy. The team is proactive, offering valuable compliance advice and future-focused recommendations. We fully trust ABS and highly recommend them.”
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“Reliable IT support is vital to our business. ABS has become a trusted partner who understands the importance of what we do and supports us with professionalism and expertise. Their helpdesk is responsive and approachable, and their hardware solutions have saved us both time and money. With ABS managing our systems, we have complete confidence that our technology is secure, efficient, and capable of supporting the high-quality care we provide every day. We are extremely happy with the friendly and responsive team at ABS and we wholeheartedly trust the service we receive.”
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“ABS provides dependable IT and print support that we can rely on day in, day out. Their service is straightforward, responsive, and cost-effective, which gives us confidence that our systems will work when we need them to. We moved to ABS for better reliability and pricing, and the service has been consistently solid. We would recommend ABS to any construction business looking for a reliable, no-nonsense technology partner.”
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“Working with ABS has made a huge difference across our nurseries. Having reliable machines at each site has streamlined our admin processes and made day-to-day tasks so much easier. Being able to print directly from tablets has added great flexibility for our staff, and we love that our copiers are environmentally friendly, which fits perfectly with our ethos. The ABS team are always friendly, professional, and helpful, and we know we can rely on them whenever we need support. We would happily recommend ABS to any organisation looking for a dependable and cost-effective print partner.”
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“Before working with ABS, dealing with a print supplier was something I genuinely dreaded. Since partnering with ABS, that perspective has completely changed. Everyone I interact with, whether the admin team, engineers, or salespeople, is consistently professional, helpful, and a pleasure to deal with. I could not recommend ABS more highly to any organisation looking for a reliable, approachable, and cost-effective printing and IT partner.”
Sustainability FAQs
Answers to common questions about our sustainable print, IT and technology lifecycle services.
Modern Develop multifunction devices are designed for energy efficiency and reduced waste. Features such as low energy consumption modes, duplex printing, and responsible materials all help reduce environmental impact compared to older devices.
We help organisations improve IT sustainability through secure IT recycling, responsible asset disposal, and the supply of refurbished hardware. This reduces electronic waste, extends the life of existing technology, and lowers the demand for new manufacturing.
Old IT equipment is securely collected and processed for reuse, refurbishment, or responsible recycling. Wherever possible, devices are repaired or repurposed. Any remaining materials are broken down and recycled in line with environmental regulations.
Yes. We supply professionally refurbished IT hardware that has been tested, restored, and quality-checked to ensure reliable performance. This provides a cost-effective and more sustainable alternative to buying brand-new equipment.
Develop devices use energy-efficient technologies such as low-power standby modes, rapid wake-up functionality, LED scanning, and low Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) ratings to minimise energy use during operation.
Businesses can reduce waste by using energy-efficient devices, enabling duplex printing, optimising print management settings, extending the lifecycle of IT equipment through refurbishment, and responsibly recycling outdated technology.
IT asset disposal (ITAD) is the secure and responsible process of retiring outdated IT equipment. It includes data destruction, refurbishment where possible, and environmentally compliant recycling of hardware components.
Yes. Our IT recycling processes are designed to maximise reuse and material recovery while minimising landfill waste. We prioritise refurbishment and responsible recycling in line with environmental best practice.
Many Develop devices meet internationally recognised standards such as ENERGY STAR® and the Blue Angel ecolabel, which confirm strong performance in energy efficiency and environmentally responsible design.
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