Sustainability

Why it matters

More than a buzzword, it's a way of business

In today's rapidly evolving world, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword; it's a necessity. As Checkit, we understand the realities of climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation, which is why adopting sustainable practices in every facet of our business is so important. Sustainability is an ongoing effort, and it requires an urgent commitment to operational excellence while being patient for initiatives to make an impact. Here we explore the criticality of sustainability, its key components, benefits, and how Checkit and our customers contribute to a more sustainable future, together.

What is sustainability?

Sustainability, defined

Sustainability is the practice of meeting our current collective needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It encompasses a holistic approach that integrates environmental health, economic viability, and social equity.

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The goal with sustainability is to create systems and processes that are not only efficient and effective but also resilient and adaptable to changing conditions. Being able to evolve with the times and optimize constantly is key.

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How it works

Key components of sustainability

The three primary components of sustainability are related to positive environmental, economic, and social improvements.

Environmental

Reduced pollution, conservation of natural resources, and protection of biodiversity.

Economic

Long-term economic growth, job creation, and reduced costs associated with waste and inefficiency.

Social

Improved quality of life, greater social equity, and stronger, more resilient communities.

Environmental

Protecting and cleaning our environment

Conservation of natural resources: Using resources more efficiently and responsibly to ensure their availability for future generations.
Reduction of pollution: Minimizing the release of pollutants into the environment to protect ecosystems and human health
Biodiversity protection: Preserving the variety of species and ecosystems to maintain ecological balance.

Economic

Driving growth without sacrificing resources

Efficient resource use: Maximizing the productivity of resources to support long-term economic growth without degrading the environment.
Sustainable business practices: Encouraging businesses to adopt practices that reduce environmental impact while maintaining profitability.
Innovation and technology: Investing in technologies that promote sustainable production and consumption.

Social

Ensuring positive change for generations

Equity and inclusion: Ensuring that all individuals have access to the resources and opportunities they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Community development: Building strong, resilient communities that can adapt to social and environmental changes.
Education and awareness: Promoting knowledge and understanding of sustainable practices to encourage widespread adoption.

How Checkit helps

Enhancing sustainability efforts for customers

Aside from the sustainability benefits our products provide for customers, at Checkit, we strive to take on best practices ourselves to reduce our internal waste and contribute to the broader goals.

Eliminating paper-based waste

From digitalizing paper records, to continuous surveillance of your most-precious inventory, our customers millions in food, medicine, paper, and energy waste annually.

Tracking insights digitally

Checkit reduces unnecessary road and air travel by over 800 hours every year for customers by having all checks, actions, reports, and data readily available online

Reducing CO2 missions

Checkit helps our customers reduce their CO2 levels by upwards of 3T per year, and enable them to relocate more than 4,000 staff hours.

Getting involved

How Checkit contributes to the cause

Aside from the sustainability benefits our products provide for customers, at Checkit, we strive to take on best practices ourselves to reduce our internal waste and contribute to the broader goals.

Take back scheme

Our take-back scheme ensures we are recycling, repurposing and reusing as much equipment as possible to support our waste reduction ambitions.

Tracking of recycling

We’re tracking and improving our recycling rates for all the equipment we provide our customers, prioritizing energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Resource optimization

Our field engineers are strategically hired to reduce emissions, as we record mileage to help track patterns and identify opportunities to reduce mileage year on year.

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More than a buzzword, it's a way of business

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