The Laptop Company is a wholly New Zealand owned and operated business.
We work with our partners to achieve Broader Outcomes for the environment, for workers and to create new opportunities in the digital economy for New Zealanders. We are working to provide better access to information about manufacturers we represent so you can make more sustainable choices. We're also working to make our own operations more sustainable.
We work with our partners to achieve Broader Outcomes for the environment, for workers and to create new opportunities in the digital economy for New Zealanders. We are working to provide better access to information about manufacturers we represent so you can make more sustainable choices. We're also working to make our own operations more sustainable.
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Packaging
The majority of devices we supply are packaged in uncoated cardboard for easier recycling. We encourage the use of recycled fibres in product packaging. We recommend devices that do not use expanded polystyrene packaging, as this cannot be readily recycled within New Zealand. Bulk packaging is available to fleet buyers for selected brands and models. This reduces the amount of packaging waste per device, and the shipping volume for each device, to reduce transport-related emissions. Enquire with your account manager for availability from the factory.
We also offer an optional packaging recovery and recycling service for bulk delivered devices.
For public sector agencies, the proportion of recyclable packaging for each computer product is disclosed on Gen 3 quotations, our latest catalogues and on our online product information portal.
We also offer an optional packaging recovery and recycling service for bulk delivered devices.
For public sector agencies, the proportion of recyclable packaging for each computer product is disclosed on Gen 3 quotations, our latest catalogues and on our online product information portal.
Freight
Sea freight can save as much as 97% in CO₂ equivalent emissions compared to air freight between the factory and New Zealand. To reduce transport related emissions, we offer sea freight as a delivery option. We also offer the option of bulk freight between our warehouses and your organisation, reducing freight movements and road traffic within New Zealand.
Product information
We disclose essential ECO information about each of the computer products we supply to government in our quotations, catalogues and on our online product information and procurement portal. This includes the Eco certifications achieved by each product, and the percentage of recyclable packaging used for each device. This is in addition to comprehensive device specifications.
We use this information to collate and providing reporting information for agencies on their purchasing habits.
We use this information to collate and providing reporting information for agencies on their purchasing habits.
From the factory
We have complied environmental and sustainability declarations and certifications published by our core vendors for your reference.
The Laptop Company represents tier-one brands that provide transparency about their product design, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, supply chain, and recycling practises. We also provide active sourcing capability for fleet buyers who are seeking to improve the sustainability of end-user devices, or who are seeking to compare data from competing certification programmes.
The Laptop Company represents tier-one brands that provide transparency about their product design, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, supply chain, and recycling practises. We also provide active sourcing capability for fleet buyers who are seeking to improve the sustainability of end-user devices, or who are seeking to compare data from competing certification programmes.
Manufacturer declarations
& certifications
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& certifications
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Apple Inc.Online resources:
Corporate Responsibility Home Page (includes Apple compliance statements) Packaging (2017) EPEAT (Global Electronics Council) Search |
Apple Inc. is headquartered in the United States of America. The majority of devices exported to New Zealand are manufactured in China. The Laptop Company is an authorised reseller for Mac and iPad devices. and our Dunedin location is an Apple Authorised Service Provider.
Packaging options include uncoated cardboard and recycled fibres. Check with us for availability for bulk packaged devices and packaging recovery. |
See device eco information on our procurement portal:
Dynabook Inc. |
Dynabook Inc. is the former Toshiba PC division. Headquartered in Japan, Dynabook is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sharp Corporation of Japan, which is majority owned by Foxconn Technology Group, Headquartered in Taiwan with manufacturing based in China. The Laptop Company is an authorised reseller and repair agent for Dynabook.
Packaging options include uncoated cardboard and recycled fibres. Check with us for availability for bulk packaged devices and packaging recovery. |
See device eco information on our procurement portal:
HP Inc. |
HP Inc. is headquartered in the United States of America with the majority of devices exported to New Zealand manufactured in China. The Laptop Company is an HP Amplify Power Track partner and authorised HP repair agent.
Packaging options include uncoated cardboard and recycled fibres. Check with us for availability for bulk packaged devices and packaging recovery. Read more about HP Sustainability at The Laptop Company here > |
See device eco information on our procurement portal:
IntelOnline resources:
Corporate Social Responsibility Home Page |
Intel is headquartered in the United States of America with the majority of devices exported to New Zealand manufactured in Israel or the USA. The Laptop Company is a supplier of Intel NUC and Intel-inside devices within New Zealand.
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Lenovo |
Lenovo Group Limited is headquartered in China with manufacturing based in China.
The Laptop Company is an authorised Platinum Reseller and authorised repair agent for Lenovo Think-series business range devices and education devices. Packaging options include uncoated cardboard and recycled fibres depending on model. Check with us for availability for bulk packaged devices and packaging recovery. |
See device eco information on our procurement portal:
Microsoft Surface |
Microsoft Corporation is headquartered in the United States of America with the majority of devices exported to New Zealand manufactured in China. The Laptop Company is a Microsoft Surface Partner and agent for the Surface Hot Swap repair service.
Packaging options include uncoated cardboard and recycled fibres for the Surface PC range. Check with us for availability for bulk packaged devices and packaging recovery. |
See device eco information on our procurement portal:
Philips Monitors
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Philips monitors are manufactured by TPV Technology Limited, with headquarters Hong Kong and manufacturing based in China.
The Laptop Company is an authorised reseller for Philips Monitors. Packaging options include uncoated cardboard and recycled fibres depending on model. Check with us for availability for bulk packaged devices and packaging recovery. |
See device eco information on our procurement portal:
Poly (formerly Plantronics & Polycom)
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Online resources:
Poly and the environment |
Poly was formed by the merger of Plantronics Inc and Polycom. Poly is headquartered in the United States of America with production facilities in China and Mexico. The Laptop Company is an authorised Poly reseller.
Packaging options include uncoated cardboard and recycled fibres depending on model. Check with us for availability for bulk packaged devices and packaging recovery. |
See device eco information on our procurement portal:
Search by Eco-Certification
Hardware manufacturers may provide certifications for some or all product certification and declaration programmes internationally.
You can search all participating manufacturers using the certifier websites.
Key independently verified programmes include:
You can search all participating manufacturers using the certifier websites.
Key independently verified programmes include:
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EnergyStarEnergy Star is an initiative of the US government with a focus on energy efficiency. Energy Star labels require independent third party verification following ISO 17025. Self-certified devices may not be listed. |
Product Stewardship
Our commitment to the environment is long-term. At the end of each device's usable life we provide the option of recovery for e-Waste recycling, or remanufacturing and provision to charities and high-needs organisation. At eventual the end of product life, we use a New Zealand based ISO 14001: 2015 certified recycling service with a target recovery rate of more than 90%.
Devices with a second usable life are securely wiped to NZISM standards to protect your information upon decommissioning.
Devices with a second usable life are securely wiped to NZISM standards to protect your information upon decommissioning.
Questions?
Speak to your account manager at The Laptop Company. We can work directly with the manufacturer to get answers to specific questions about sustainability and environmental impact for your procurement teams, and we advocate on behalf of our customers for continual improvement of sustainability outcomes.
