Pliezhausen, January 15, 2026 – For the past five years, DATAGRObUP has partnered with the non-profit IT Refurbisher afb, setting a clear example of responsible and sustainable IT hardware management. During this period, approximately 42,000 devices, including notebooks, PCs, tablets, smartphones, monitors, and printers, have been processed for recycling and reuse.
Through certified refurbishment processes such as data erasure, repair, and upgrades, a reuse rate of 70% has been achieved. This initiative significantly contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, raw material and water usage, as well as minimizing human toxicity.
In total, 229 tons of IT hardware, equivalent to roughly 42,000 devices, were handled through this partnership, with 70% reused and 30% recycled. Remarketing alone saves substantial resources and reduces emissions, energy demand, and the consumption of water and raw materials.
The collaboration with afb delivers not only ecological benefits but also social impact: As a recognized inclusion company, afb creates jobs for people with disabilities, improving their quality of life in a sustainable way. Nadine Nierzak, Team Lead at DATAGROUP, emphasizes: “Sustainability is an integral part of our daily operations. Our partnership with afb demonstrates how responsible IT hardware management can go hand in hand with social value. The results of the past five years speak for themselves.” Daniel Büchle, Managing Director of afb, adds: “Together with DATAGROUP, we have not only conserved valuable resources but also secured inclusive employment opportunities. This commitment sends a strong signal of lived responsibility.”
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From left to right: Johannes Eisele (afb), Lars Klemm (DATAGROUP), Nadine Nierzak (DATAGROUP), Nicolai Gräff (afb)
