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Lenovo’s sustainability leadership in action

Lenovo’s sustainability leadership in action

Summary

The importance of sustainability

3 levels of actions
A smarter circular approach

Through the value chain
Lenovo 360 Circle

A partner community
AI

A lever for progress ?

Lenovo and Econocom

Partnering for sustainability

One’s perspective...

Virginie Kristell Le Barbu

Global Sustainability Director – International Markets, Lenovo 360 Circle Lead

Environmental responsibility is not just a commitment—it is a core value embedded across every level of our organization and our value chain engagement

Virginie Le Barbu is the driving force behind Lenovo’s sustainability efforts with the downstream ecosystem and the establishment of the Lenovo 360 Circle, a sustainability community crafted for the channel by the channel. She leads Lenovo's push for more sustainable solutions, circular economy practices, and a net-zero future. Through the Lenovo 360 Circle, she brings together industry leaders to turn sustainability ambitions into action, proving that collaboration is the key to real change. Her work ensures that Lenovo not only meets its environmental commitments but also helps shape the future of responsible technology.

The importance of sustainability

Sustainability has become a key element of corporate strategy, supported by comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs that create value for both internal and external stakeholders.

As a global technology leader, Lenovo recognizes its responsibility to contribute to a more sustainable world—not only through innovative technology but also by leveraging the scale of its business. Sustainability is a key driver of innovation, shaping how we develop smarter technology for all while addressing evolving industry trends and customer expectations.

Lenovo has aligned its ESG approach at three levels that are complementary

Corporate Level

Driving intelligent transformation and guiding an ESG vision to create smarter technology for all, Lenovo is committed to achieving net-zero by 2050. The company integrates inclusive and responsible innovation across its entire value chain, working towards a more sustainable and equitable digital society. 

Value Chain Level

A commitment to fostering a responsible ecosystem through a smarter circular approach that prioritize sustainability at every stage of a product's life is key. Lenovo engages its entire value chain from upstream suppliers to downstream partners to ensure a holistic impact. 

Products, Services and Solutions Level

Accelerating business model transformation through key climate actions - reducing GHC emissions, improving energy efficiency, and mitigating e-waste by extending product lifecycles- is a priority for many companies. Lenovo focuses on those areas to drive sustainable change. 

Lenovo was in the first group of companies to receive net-zero validation from the Science Based Targets initiatives in 2023, making it the first PC and smartphone maker with targets validated by the Net-Zero Standard. Lenovo’s net-zero journey is focused on leadership, credibility, alignment to climate science, and focus on absolute reductions as part of its strategy and net-zero targets.

3 initiatives designed to reduce the carbon impact of products and services

  • At the manufacturing stage, companies leverage factory layouts that incorporate advanced energy-saving technology and carbon management. For example, the low-temperature solder technology (used in over 50 million PCs) and the use of renewable energy—Lenovo has more than tripled its solar energy generation since FY 2018/19—demonstrate this commitment.
  • Energy efficiency during the use phase is also a key priority, helping customers decarbonize their operations through energy-efficient devices, optimization software, or unique technologies like lenovo's Neptune liquid cooling for servers.
  • Value chain engagement is essential: Lenovo works with its supply chain to increase SBTi commitment rates and encourages supplier emission reduction initiatives. The company has also engaged its downstream value chain in recent years through the Lenovo 360 Circle.

A smarter circular approach

Lenovo promotes a responsible ecosystem through its value chain via a smarter circular approach, enabling the group to address sustainability at all product lifecycle stages, from extraction to disposal.

At Lenovo, we embrace a smarter circular approach to minimize waste, extend product life, and optimize resource use.

Virginie Le Barbu

Smarter circular design

Lenovo is integrally prioritizing the use of sustainable materials and recycled content in product design and supply chain processes to support innovation and circularity. For example, over 300 million pounds of post-consumer recycled plastics have been incorporated into Lenovo's products since 2005, showcasing a commitment to reducing environmental impact and advancing sustainability goals.

Smarter circular use

Optimizing repair and reuse is essential to extending product life, reducing climate impact, and supporting the circular economy. Devices are built to exceed rigorous standards and undergo extensive quality checks demonstrate this commitment, with notable products earning high repairability scores and industry awards for serviceability.

Smarter circular return

Innovative sustainability solutions are transforming the IT lifecycle, with products offered as-a-service to maximize asset sustainability. Examples of such solutions include Device/Infrastructure as a Service, Asset Recovery Services, and Certified Refurbished solutions, all designed to promote efficient resource use and reduce environmental impact.

Lenovo 360 Circle

As part of the Lenovo 360 Partner Program, launched in 2021, the company introduced Lenovo 360 Circle, a sustainability partner community, with more than 500 members, designed to drive meaningful and impactful sustainable initiatives within and with our channel ecosystem. Recognizing that sustainability is best tackled through collective action, Lenovo 360 Circle is a community-driven initiative to accelerate decarbonization and responsible consumption by breaking down barriers across the value chain. 
 

3 key pillars

Business Transformation

Collaborative Leadership

Championing UN's Agenda

3 key Milestones of the Lenovo 360 Circle

  • Establishing the community blueprint with 20 founding partners, including Econocom.
  • Creating a collaborative platform with learning resources, engagement opportunities, and sustainability training.
  • Hosting the first-ever Lenovo 360 Summit in 2024, bringing together partners, customers, sustainability experts, and Lenovo leaders from 27 countries—a first-of-its-kind event in the industry.

To find out more about the Circle

Please write to l360circle@lenovo.com

AI

AI can play a pivotal role in accelerating sustainability efforts, and Lenovo recognizes its transformative potential in driving smarter decisions, optimizing resource usage, and enhancing environmental management systems. Lenovo remains deeply committed to developing its AI systems sustainably and ethically, ensuring alignment with the company’s core principles and guidelines. 

2022

Responsible AI Committee

Evaluating Lenovo's AI Solutions against essential principles such as inclusion, environnemental impact, privacy or security.

2023

Smarter AI for All Vision

Focused on AI-driven transformations across-industries, entreprises, and individuals.

2024

Chief Security and AI Officier

This new position is responsible for overseeing Lenovo's AI governance and championing its AI policy.

Lenovo and Econocom

The partnership between Lenovo and Econocom is more than just collaboration—it’s about shaping the future of IT. As a founding member of the Lenovo 360 Circle, Econocom plays a vital role in pushing the industry forward, leading by example with innovative initiatives and bold commitments.

  • A major milestone: In 2024, Econocom took a significant step with its SBTi-validated sustainability plan, proving that ambitious goals can turn into concrete action. Lenovo is proud to stand alongside them in this journey, driving real impact across the industry.
  • Action over words: Through the Lenovo 360 Circle, we go beyond discussions—partners like Econocom actively shape best practices, refine measurement tools, and implement circular economy solutions that benefit both businesses and the planet.
  • A well-deserved spotlight: Lenovo applauds Econocom’s Impact platform, an initiative that educates, engages, and inspires companies to rethink IT. By empowering customers and stakeholders, it accelerates the shift toward more responsible business practices.

Together, Lenovo and Econocom are proving that collaboration fuels progress—transforming ambitious visions into lasting change.

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