Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact

Welcome to the Circular & Fair ICT Pact (CFIT) LinkedIn page! We are an international partnership dedicated to promoting circularity, fairness, and sustainability in the ICT sector through procurement-led initiatives. Stay in the loop with the latest news and updates on our initiatives by following us on LinkedIn. 🌍 Explore further on our website: circularandfairictpact.com https://lnkd.in/ef5kQE-d

Change sometimes creates resistance in an organization. 🤔 How can you avoid that from happening when introducing more sustainable ICT solutions? How do you get support for an alternative that might be (a bit) more expensive but has many sustainability benefits? 👉 Our Dutch and Flemish participants are organizing a webinar (in Dutch) on November 27th on how to create wide support in your organization when switching to more sustainable ICT products. Two organizations share how they have done this! Pilot testing to ensure acceptance by users and Total Cost of Ownership calculations to make a fair comparison, are two examples of topics that will be discussed. If you work for a procuring organization you are welcome to sign up for this webinar (in Dutch)! More info in the post below. ❓Did you know that the Circular and Fair ICT Pact has two types of participants? We have procuring participants and coordinating participants. This webinar is an example of work by our coordinating participants to support procurers to take next steps with regards to sustainable public procurement of ICT. More info on the Dutch Flemish Buyer Group ICT can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dPpVsfiZ Or by contacting ▶ Veerle Labeeuw or Marieke Weerdesteijn Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact - Circulair Inkopen - #mvi Els Verwimp Wouter Dujardin

Hej Malmö! ✨Malmö stad has officially joined the Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact as a procuring participant. As one of Sweden’s largest public purchasers, Malmö brings its commitment to ethical and environmentally responsible practices to the ICT sector, supporting CFIT’s mission to create a more sustainable and fair market for ICT products. Ulrika Svallingson, Sustainability Coordinator for Malmö, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: “The goals of CFIT closely match our own ambitions and challenges in sustainable ICT procurement. Public procurement has real potential to drive impactful change, especially when public authorities collaborate to amplify our shared goals.” By joining CFIT, Malmö not only reaffirms its commitment to sustainable procurement but also strengthens its role in advancing high standards in ICT purchasing. This collaboration will serve as a model for other cities and regions, showcasing how unified public action can support a more sustainable and equitable ICT market in Sweden and beyond. Read more about this collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/ezJvYPYD The Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact welcomes global, national, and local coordinating and procuring (public/private) organizations to join, regardless of their current progress in sustainable and fair ICT procurement. If you’re eager to take your first or further steps, and learn from advancing CFIT participants around the world, feel free to message Marieke Weerdesteijn / Ekaterina Smid Gankin https://lnkd.in/e23jpKAP #Malmö #City #Fair #Sustainable #Circular #IT #ICT #local #global #buyer #purchaser #procurement #act #now

Would you like to contribute to fair and circular procurement of ICT? You can do so with the CFIT framework. This framework is developed by the Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact and defines ambitions around four core strategies with the goal of circular and fair ICT procurement. The four core strategies are: •            Buy less •            Buy better 👇 •            Use better •            Use longer   As a buyer, how can you implement different commitments from the framework to buy better? To ensure sustainable ICT procurement, integrate comprehensive lifecycle criteria into tenders, engage the market early, and use appropriate tools to verify circular and social claims. These steps will ultimately enable more responsible and impactful purchasing decisions. The central Dutch government Category IWR (Sustainable workspace IT for the Dutch government) implemented these commitments and promoted the use of energy efficient devices and carbon and energy reduction policies in the value chain and in the use phase. This contributes to the government’s objective to be climate neutral in 2030.   Want to learn from this case or the CFIT framework? Adapt it to fit your organization or learn from the other available examples! See: https://lnkd.in/ep6CDsmX. Follow the Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact LinkedIn page if you would like to stay posted on more examples of Circular and Fair ICT Procurement! 🌟 Johan Rodenhuis Danielle Turmel Category IWR (Sustainable workspace IT for the Dutch government) #buy #procurement #circular #IT #ICT #carbon #energy #sustainable #market #case #example #purchaser

Did you know the environmental impact of improperly disposing of your #electronic devices? E-waste is one of the fastest-growing #waste streams globally, and the numbers are staggering. Properly segregating and disposing of e-waste can prevent harmful #chemicals from polluting our ecosystems and reduce the #carbon footprint of manufacturing new devices. Today is International E-waste Day, but let’s work toward making this day unnecessary by taking action now. #InternationalEwasteDay #EWasteDay We urgently need to address the overconsumption of natural resources, e-waste generation, and human rights violations across the entire ICT value chain. #Purchasers play a key role in shifting the market towards sustainable, circular, and fair ICT. By accelerating circular innovation, supporting new business models, extending product lifespans, and enabling repair, reuse, and recycling, purchasers can make a significant impact. Additionally, they can help ensure fair and safe working conditions across the supply chain. However, individual companies can’t make this shift alone. Consistent demand from ICT procurers is needed. That’s why the Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact has been launched. We invite you to join our global movement to procure sustainable, circular, and fair ICT https://lnkd.in/e23jpKAP Together, we can create the demand needed to drive positive change in the ICT industry. Through the power of #procurement, we can build demand for circular products and services. Learn how to take the first steps by exploring our #CFIT framework https://lnkd.in/eVNBddjn and join us in shaping a more sustainable future for ICT.

Are you involved in IT purchasing? This is your opportunity to contribute to the conversation on sustainability in the cloud and IT infrastructure industry. Share your experiences, challenges, and insights on sustainability in the cloud and IT infrastructure sector by completing this 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 (4 𝙢𝙞𝙣) 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙮 👇 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3c5zbc5 This initiative is led by the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance (SDIA), which promotes sustainable and regional digital infrastructure across the Netherlands and Europe. SDIA's mission is to foster transparency, competitiveness, and sustainability in digital infrastructure. To support this, they are conducting a survey on IT procurement practices, focusing on sustainability and the use of regional providers. The goal is to understand why regional providers are often overlooked and what’s needed for a more diverse, competitive, and transparent market, helping shape future policies for sustainable digital infrastructure. Prefer to discuss your insights in person rather than anonymously? Join the 𝐒𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥/𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐓 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 - 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 3𝐫𝐝, 17:00 - 19:00 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐡𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐧, 𝐀𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦, 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬. Sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eq5ZUnCf This gathering is exclusively for IT purchasers and offers a unique opportunity to meet peers, discuss the survey, and explore sustainability strategies for the sector. Also, save the date for the SDIA follow-up gathering: "𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐓 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 & 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭," 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 15𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 17:00 𝐭𝐨 20:00 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐢𝐬, 𝐀𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦, 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬. The session, open to all interested parties, will take a deeper dive into the survey results from purchasers and providers, and explore the next steps forward. Sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d5jr-fEz #survey #IT #infrastructure #cloud #procurement #meeting #Amsterdam #CFIT #transparency #regionality #sustainability #purchaser #buyer #SDIA #digital Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance (SDIA) Leitmotiv Max Schulze Zuzana Sklenkova

📣 Our colleague Marieke Weerdesteijn is pleased to have been invited to contribute to this session of the ECESP Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform! The diversity of the agenda will touch upon the topic of #digitalisation and #circularity from four different angles! 💡 We are looking forward to gaining new insights from Vincent O'Reilly, Jon Goriup, Claire Downey and Hannes Mäki and the discussion with participants! 🙏 Thanks ▶ Veerle Labeeuw, Alexandra Vandevyvere and everyone involved in the EU Circular Talks for putting this session together! More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e6ejSkpK

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has now officially joined the Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact as a procuring participant, marking another significant step in the expansion of CFIT’s growing network of organizations committed to driving sustainable, fair, and circular ICT procurement practices. This move follows PAHO’s statement of intent made during COP28. As part of its operations, PAHO procures large quantities of ICT equipment, including laptops, computers, tablets, and phones, for technical cooperation projects related to digital health systems, as well as for use in its 27 country offices and headquarters. By joining CFIT, PAHO aims to enhance its ability to implement sustainable procurement practices, contributing to the reduction of environmental impact across its ICT lifecycle. Kristan Beck, PAHO’s Director of Administration, highlighted this approach: “PAHO is committed to supporting its Member States in strengthening and digitizing health systems. This includes acquiring thousands of ICT devices for these systems, as well as for PAHO’s operations across its country offices and headquarters." Daniel Rodriguez, PAHO’s Director of Procurement & Supply Management, added: “By joining the Pact, PAHO aims to collaborate with partners to adopt best practices that address environmental and social impacts, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable procurement and reducing the carbon footprint of ICT equipment.” PAHO’s participation in the CFIT Pact represents a step forward in global efforts to ensure more responsible and sustainable practices in ICT procurement. PAHO Procurement and Supply Management For more insights, read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/ejUnfj6E Ready to take action today? If your organization wants to learn how to participate in CFIT, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Marieke Weerdesteijn / Ekaterina Smid Gankin for more information. #PAHOProcurement #PAHO #sustainable #circular #ICT #IT #Green #CFIT #news #act #procuring #global #international #collaboration

Ready for some exciting news? We’re proud to announce that UNOPS has officially joined the Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact as a procuring participant, further strengthening the global push for sustainable procurement in the ICT sector. 🌍💻. With ICT equipment and services accounting for 9% of their procurement in 2023, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) decision to join CFIT is a significant step toward reducing environmental impacts and fostering more transparent, fair value chains. As Anne-Claire Howard, UNOPS Director of Procurement, states: “Sustainable, innovative, and transparent procurement approaches are essential to supporting the 17 SDGs. Through CFIT, we aim to reduce carbon emissions and promote fairness in the ICT sector, prioritizing human rights and social justice.” This collaboration not only enhances our efforts to reduce the environmental impact of ICT procurement but also strengthens partnerships with global organizations to drive real change. Whether your organization is large or small, if you are motivated to join us on the journey toward a more sustainable ICT future, we invite you to connect with us! To learn more about how your organization can become a part of CFIT, please feel free to reach out Marieke Weerdesteijn / Ekaterina Smid Gankin #procurement #CFIT #ICT #IT #UNOPS #sustainability #news #collaboration #join For more insights, watch Anne-Claire’s message and read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/eU2At5YR

Contrary to earlier messages, this session featuring the Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact, will be livestreamed and can be viewed around 2pm Rio time or 19.00 hrs CET, at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gtvphCmF. Mervyn Jones - Johan Rodenhuis - Anne-Claire Howard - David Alloggia One Planet network - 10YFP