Weightmans integrates sustainability into their core strategy with Circular Computing’s remanufactured laptops
Weightmans is a leading UK-based law firm, recognised for its exceptional legal expertise and long-standing commitment to delivering value for clients across various industries.
With over 1,200 employees, including 200+ partners, the firm has consistently been featured among the UK’s top law firms. Sustainability is not just an auxiliary value for Weightmans, but a priority deeply woven into
The challenges
Like many large organisations, Weightmans recognised the vital role technology plays in their daily operations.
However, they also understood that IT procurement presents a significant challenge in meeting sustainability and ESG objectives. Traditional laptop manufacturing contributes substantially to carbon emissions, resource depletion and e-waste, amplifying environmental concerns.
Weightmans required technology that would enable them to maintain business efficiency, uphold quality standards and align with their stated commitment to environmental responsibility. The firm also had to consider compliance with sustainability practices increasingly expected by their clients and stakeholders.
One key priority was ensuring the devices they procured were not only environmentally conscious but also met stringent business requirements.
Weightmans aimed to achieve this balance without compromising on performance or aesthetics, managing the dual challenge of environmental accountability and operational necessity. They also needed reassurance regarding warranty options to protect IT investments long-term, ensuring seamless functionality for their diverse and dispersed workforce.
The Process
To address these challenges, Weightmans began exploring alternative options to traditional IT hardware.
During this search, their reseller introduced them to Circular Computing, whose unique offering of remanufactured, carbon-neutral laptops promised to meet their needs both sustainably and operationally.
Initial conversations between the two organisations centred on
understanding Weightmans’ concerns and the bespoke requirements of their workforce. Circular Computing provided sample units of their remanufactured HP 840 G6 laptops to ensure performance, quality and compatibility with their existing network infrastructure.
This testing phase was vital. Weightmans evaluated whether these devices met expectations in terms of user experience, operational requirements and corporate alignment with sustainability targets. The thorough assessment demonstrated positive results across all parameters.
Results
The collaboration between Weightmans and Circular Computing has proven to be a resounding success, delivering both environmental and operational results.
By integrating remanufactured laptops into their operations, Weightmans successfully strengthened their ESG strategy while maintaining high performance and reliability for their workforce.
Weightmans effectively turned IT procurement into a vehicle for positive change while achieving significant cost efficiencies compared to traditional hardware acquisition methods.
Feedback from Weightmans’ employees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many noticing no difference in quality or performance compared to new laptops. By prioritising sustainability without compromising on operational efficiency, Weightmans demonstrated that businesses could adopt environmentally conscious practices without sacrificing productivity or user satisfaction.
Beyond the operational and environmental outcomes, every laptop purchased by Weightmans also made a tangible difference by contributing to the provision of clean, safe water for those who need it most. This initiative is made possible through our partnership with charity: water, a global non-profit organisation committed to delivering clean and safe drinking water to communities in developing countries.
STUART WHITTLE , Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Weightmans stated:
"Sustainability and ESG are critical to our firm, our people, and our clients. I’m proud to share that Weightmans has made consistent progress in integrating ESG into our core operations. Partnering with Circular Computing has been an important milestone in our sustainability efforts. The remanufactured HP laptops meet the required specifications for our teams and support our asset performance objectives. Additionally, the comprehensive warranty options provided added value, making this partnership an easy decision for us."
CO2 PREVENTED
442,400 kgs of carbon emission reduction.
Water conservation
266,000,000 litres of water saved.
Resource Preservation
1,680,000 kgs of resource preservation.
Providing clean, safe water
1,400 families provided with clean water for a week.
Zero
e-waste
0% e-waste generated in the process.
STEVE HASKEW, Group Director Sustainability and Growth, Circular Computing stated:
"From our first conversation with Weightmans, it was clear they were committed to creating meaningful change. We’re proud to be part of their sustainability efforts and to see them adopt our remanufactured laptops as part of their ESG strategy. This partnership has been about achieving more than just operational goals; it’s helping make a lasting positive impact on our environment and society."
Quality without compromise
We produce leading brand, carbon neutral remanufactured laptops.
Our BSI Kitemark™ certified process remanufactures laptops ‘to equal or better than new’, with up to 40% cost savings compared to the latest models and an RMA of less than 3%.