A recent survey conducted by SocialBox.Biz has revealed a significant “purpose gap” in corporate Britain. The survey, released on Monday 22 December, 2025, highlights that despite the increasing pressure for companies to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets, 60% of UK firms are not maximizing their social impact potential.
The results show that while 3 out of 5 UK companies are eager to enhance their social impact, they are currently constrained by hardware refresh cycles and other factors. In response to these findings, SocialBox.Biz, a leading Community Interest Company (CIC), has issued a 2026 “Call to Action.” This initiative offers a streamlined pathway for corporations to reduce their Scope 3 emissions by diverting functional hardware from scrap heaps and reusing it before it reaches the IT disposal stage. The message is clear: “Call SocialBoxBiz before you scrap it so that SocialBoxBiz can help you assess what items can still be reused first.”
Through their innovative approach, SocialBox.Biz aims to transform old corporate IT into a lifeline for the elderly and those transitioning out of homelessness. Each reused laptop is estimated to save 316kg of CO2, making a significant impact on the environment and society.
Founder of SocialBox.Biz, Peter Paduh, says, “The data is clear: British businesses want to do more, but they are literally shredding their impact. Recycling will no longer be enough. Our innovation allows firms to securely wipe data and reuse and rehome technology, turning it into a measurable social and environmental win.”
The 2026 SocialBox.Biz Innovation Framework includes:
– Scope 3 Reduction: Verified carbon savings for annual ESG reports by prioritizing IT reuse over recycling.
– Impact Plans for 2026: A new solution for firms without immediate hardware to sponsor IT training and CompTIA+ certifications for the vulnerable using existing PR or ESG budgets.
– Data Security: Certified data wiping (NIST 800-88 and ISO 27001) that eliminates the risk of donation.
– The CEO Pledge: An executive commitment to ensure no functional device is scrapped and to contact SocialBoxBiz first to check what can still be reused.
In order to help the 60% of UK firms currently falling short of their ESG targets due to hardware shortages, SocialBox.Biz has launched Impact Plans. These plans allow companies to utilize their existing PR or ESG budgets to immediately sponsor essential IT training and computer classes for the elderly and those transitioning out of homelessness. This provides a verified pathway for businesses to increase their social value and reduce the “purpose gap” identified in the 2025/2026 survey, making a measurable difference even when there is no surplus hardware to donate.
To join the SocialBox.Biz Impact Initiative and bridge the digital divide, visit https://www.socialbox.biz/corporate-impact/.
About SocialBox.Biz:
Established in 2014, SocialBox.Biz is a London-based Community Interest Company (CIC) that specializes in the sustainable reuse of business technology. They are dedicated to empowering disadvantaged individuals while helping corporations achieve their social-value goals. Through their innovative approach, they are bridging the gap between corporations and their social impact potential.
For more information, please visit https://www.socialbox.biz/corporate-impact/.
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Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.