PRESS RELEASE
Vyta, a leading specialist in secure IT Asset Disposition and Lifecycle Management (ITAD and ITALM), has reaffirmed its commitment a more environmentally-friendly future by announcing the publication of its FY 2023/24 Sustainability Report.
The report highlights Vyta’s ESG credentials across all aspects of its operations and outlines its commitment to minimising its environmental impact, promoting ethical practices, supporting clients in achieving their sustainability goals, prioritising the wellbeing of employees, and fostering thriving communities.
The new report details how, as part of its services, Vyta provides clients with ITAD Carbon Avoidance Reports, measuring the carbon dioxide (CO₂) avoided by extending the life of IT equipment rather than manufacturing new devices. Throughout the reporting period, Vyta collected, recycled and processed over 738,000 devices, preventing the release of almost 16,300 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
The Sustainability Report also references how the company has achieved numerous environmental accreditations, with all Vyta facilities holding the most recent version of the R2 Responsible Recycling standard and verified as carbon neutral under the prestigious PAS 2060 certification.
Vyta’s Dublin site is currently powered by 100% renewable energy, and the business has ambitious plans to adopt renewable energy across its remaining three sites.
(from l-r) Josh Brown, Service Delivery Coordinator, Rachael Weir, Head of Marketing, Faye Thomas, CCO and Philip McMichael, CEO
Philip McMichael, Founder and CEO at Vyta commented:
“Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Vyta. Our mission is to make it easier for organisations to deliver a positive impact at every stage of their IT lifecycle by providing secure, sustainable, and compliant solutions.
“We believe that IT asset disposition can be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change by supporting the circular economy and reducing the demand for new device manufacturing.
“Our Sustainability Report showcases our progress and reaffirms our commitment to transparency and measurement. However, we recognise that sustainability is a journey of continuous improvement. In the coming years, we hope to build on our success, and make significant strides towards achieving net-zero by 2050.”
Founded in 2001, Vyta has become a key player in the circular economy, employing over 120 people across multiple sites in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.
The company has received notable recognition for its leadership in sustainability, achieving numerous accolades, including the Women in Tech Green Impact Award and the Business In The Community NI Sustainable Product/Service of the Year Award.
Vyta is also one of only two Northern Ireland businesses to be awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Sustainable Development in 2024.
The business completed its first EcoVadis assessment in 2024, placing it in the top 35% of companies evaluated worldwide.
Looking ahead, Vyta is committed to furthering its sustainability efforts by expanding its Scope 3 reporting, and by reporting to both the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in the coming year, enhancing transparency and accountability across all operations.
The FY 2023/24 Sustainability Report is now available here.
