Accreditations and compliance

Shortlisted: Business Transformation

Circular Computing has been shortlisted for Business Transformation at the Reuters Awards 2026, recognising how we have revolutionised the IT industry and driven a cultural shift toward a circular economy away from linear models. By challenging the traditional linear IT economy built on planned obsolescence, high-volume sales, and virgin raw materials, we are giving organisations a sustainable, commercially viable alternative to buying new laptops that drastically cuts waste and environmental impact.

Shortlisted: SDG Pioneer Award

Circular Computing has been shortlisted for the SDG Pioneer Award, recognising how we have embedded the UN Sustainable Development Goals into our commercial strategy, innovation roadmap, governance, and long term business model. Every remanufactured laptop delivered creates measurable progress across multiple Global Goals while replacing the need for a newly manufactured device. We are proud to contribute positively to 9 of the SDGs, demonstrating how our business can create meaningful impact beyond technology.

Shortlisted: Sustainability Trailblazer Award

Steve Haskew has been shortlisted for the Sustainability Trailblazer Award for his leadership in making enterprise laptop remanufacturing a commercially viable and recognised part of the circular economy. Steve has translated policy ideals into multi million pound commercial contracts, forged historic partnerships with global IT distributors, and played a central advisory role in shaping government policy. His leadership continues to demonstrate how sustainable innovation can drive meaningful change across the technology industry.

Shortlisted: South Coast Tech Company of the Year

Circular Computing was shortlisted for its achievements in innovation, commercial growth, product development, and contribution to the technology sector. The entry highlighted the company’s Portsmouth roots, major public sector and enterprise partnerships, international growth, and development of a new category of certified remanufactured laptops. It demonstrated how South Coast innovation can create global impact across technology, sustainability, and circular procurement.

Shortlisted: Rising Star in Tech Award

Circular Computing was shortlisted for recognising the growth, leadership, and contribution of its Head of Sales Operations, Matt, during the qualifying period. The entry highlighted career progression, process improvements, problem solving, cross functional collaboration, and the development of systems that improve sales and operational efficiency. It also demonstrated emerging leadership through mentoring, team development, and continuous process improvement.

Shortlisted: Innovative Tech of the Year

Circular Computing was shortlisted for its proprietary Circular Remanufacturing Process™, which transforms enterprise HP, Dell, and Lenovo laptops through more than 360 controlled stages. The entry focused on the process’s innovation, consistent quality, rigorous testing, measurable environmental impact, and scalability. It demonstrated how remanufacturing can provide a credible enterprise alternative to new laptops while reducing cost, resource use, and environmental impact.

Shortlisted: Refurbisher of the year

Circular Computing was shortlisted for Refurbisher of the Year at the PCR Awards 2026 because we have proven that refurbished laptops can move beyond cost saving to become a trusted, sustainable, and strategic choice at scale. Through our commitment to delivering the highest quality refurbished laptops in the world, combined with commercial growth, market education, and measurable impact, Circular Computing continues to redefine how refurbished laptops are adopted.

Shortlisted: Sustainability initiative of the year

Circular Computing was shortlisted for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the PCR Awards 2026 because we have proven that sustainability can achieve far more than carbon savings; it can create meaningful social impact. Through our partnership with charity: water, we have built a scalable model that connects laptop procurement with life changing clean water projects. Our work in Sierra Leone demonstrates how Circular Computing continues to turn sustainable business practices into a force for lasting social good.

Won: Best new Vendor GTM Campaign – NEW

Circular Computing won the Best New Vendor GTM Campaign at the CRN Sales and Marketing Awards 2026 for its We go beyond and charity: water campaigns. Together, the campaigns redefined remanufactured laptops by combining enterprise performance, verified sustainability, and measurable social impact, demonstrating how responsible IT procurement can benefit both businesses and communities.

Won: Net Zero Project of the Year

This award recognises our strong commitment to achieving net zero. We continue to reduce emissions across our own operations while helping customers lower their carbon footprint. Through remanufacturing, responsible supply chain practices, and carbon reduction initiatives, we support organisations in cutting Scope 3 emissions and progressing toward their net zero goals.

Shortlisted: Circular Economy Innovation of the Year

As a leader in sustainable IT, we were shortlisted at the edie Awards 2026 for our industrial scale approach to circular economy innovation. Recognised for our proprietary 360 Step Circular Remanufacturing Process™ , we transform used enterprise laptops into high quality, carbon neutral devices equal to or better than new.

Shortlisted: Outstanding Digital Inclusion Project

Circular Computing was recognised for its contribution to sustainable and socially responsible technology solutions. The nominations highlighted two impactful initiatives. One focused on tackling digital exclusion through a partnership with Kent County Council, where thousands of remanufactured laptops were provided to help residents access education, employment, and essential online services

Shortlisted: Most Successful Environmental Project

The second recognised the collaboration with Weightmans LLP, where remanufactured laptops supported the firm’s sustainability strategy by reducing carbon emissions and resource consumption. These initiatives demonstrate how circular technology can deliver measurable environmental benefits while improving digital access for communities.

Won: Sustainability Unsung Hero – Rod Neale

As Founder and CEO, Rod Neale has been at the forefront of reshaping the IT industry through sustainability and innovation. His leadership has influenced a shift in how organisations procure, use, and extend the life of technology, setting new standards for responsible IT. This recognition reflects the lasting impact of his work in driving a more sustainable future for the sector.

Won: Sustainability Champion

Being named Sustainability Champion reinforces our role as a driving force in sustainable IT. Through carbon reduction, resource preservation, social impact, and ethical governance, we are driving real change—not just within our own operations, but across the entire industry.

Shortlisted: Circular Company of the Year

As a frontrunner in sustainable IT, we were recognised for our industry-leading approach to circular economy principles. From zero-waste remanufacturing process to carbon-neutral products, we’re redefining what it means to be a truly sustainable IT company.

Won: Best Green Procurement Project of the Year

We played a key role in the OGP’s award-winning project, providing sustainable remanufactured notebooks that met stringent green procurement criteria. This win reinforces our leadership in enabling organisations to procure IT responsibly without sacrificing performance or reliability.

Won: Sustainable Packaging Award

We were recognised for rethinking IT packaging with responsibly sourced, plastic-free materials designed for full recyclability. By reducing waste and lowering carbon footprints at every stage of the supply chain, we ensure sustainability is embedded in everything we do.

Shortlisted: Best Sustainability Project of the Year

This recognition celebrates a standout sustainability project that made a measurable impact between July 2023 and July 2024. Our efforts in carbon reduction, remanufacturing, and resource preservation stood out as a blueprint for the IT sector, showing how sustainability can be both scalable and commercially viable.

Shortlisted: Sustainable Tech Company of the Year

Being shortlisted for this award underscored our commitment to embedding sustainability at every level of our operations. From reducing carbon emissions to fully sustainable packaging and social impact initiatives, we continue to set new benchmarks for sustainability in the tech industry.

Won: Sustainability Unsung Hero - Steve Haskew

Our Group Director of Sustainability and Growth, Steve Haskew, has been instrumental in reshaping industry perceptions of remanufactured IT and the circular economy. His dedication has proven that sustainable IT is both viable and essential, inspiring businesses to adopt more responsible technology solutions.

 Shortlisted: Circular Company of the Year

Recognised for leading the transition to a circular economy in IT, we offer sustainable laptops that deliver a like-new experience while significantly reducing e-waste and preserving Earth’s precious resources. Our pioneering process upholds the highest standards of quality and performance.

Won: Sustainable IT Project of the Year

Our partnership with Procurri and Balfour Beatty was praised as “a lovely example of circular economy in action” at the inaugural CRN Tech Impact Awards. The judges recognised our initiative as a prime demonstration of how IT can drive both environmental and financial benefits.