DATAGROUP Celebrates Five Years of Sustainable IT Practices

Pliezhausen, January 15, 2026 – Over the past five years, DATAGROUP has collaborated with the non-profit IT refurbisher afb to pioneer responsible IT hardware management. Approximately 42,000 devices, including notebooks, PCs, tablets, smartphones, monitors, and printers, have been processed for recycling and reuse. This initiative achieved a 70% reuse rate, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, raw material use, and water consumption.

In total, 229 tons of IT hardware were handled, with 70% reused and 30% recycled. This partnership saves resources and minimizes environmental impacts. Beyond ecological benefits, afb, as an inclusion company, provides employment to people with disabilities, enhancing their life quality. Nadine Nierzak of DATAGROUP states that this partnership illustrates responsible IT management with social value, while afb’s Daniel Büchle highlights the creation of inclusive job opportunities.