Beaverton, Oregon – CTLglobal leader in cloud computing solutions for education and enterprise, today announced that it is now B Lab certifiedM.T. as a Certified B CorporationM.T. for its commitment to the sustainability of its workers, community, clients and the environment.
“While CTL is known for its series of technological innovations in ChromeOS devices, today we are taking our innovation strategy to the next step. As a manufacturer of ChromeOS computers, we are leading the way in putting sustainability at the center of our business and achieving this prestigious global designation. We are happy to call ourselves Company BM.T.and we look forward to continuing our momentum toward sustainable innovation in cloud computing in the coming years,” said Erik Stromquist, CEO of CTL.
B Corp Certification means that a company has been verified to meet B Lab's high standards for social and environmental impact, has made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance, and is demonstrating accountability and transparency in disclosing this performance history in an audience. Company Profile B.
CTL obtained B Corp certification in response to its continued commitment to social impact and sustainability, with programs that include:
- The redesign of portable products to increase the amount of recycled material to 30% in PX Series Products in 2023
- Carbon offset activities they planted 4,004 mangrove trees that capture carbon in Kenya that will eliminate 2,722,720 pounds of carbon emissions over the life of the trees
- The launch of ChromeOS device rental program as a service to improve management, reconditioning and recycling of the entire device lifecycle
- Ensure CTL's Beaverton headquarters is powered by 100% renewable energy sources
- Achieve platinum status with the Green Business Benchmark
CTL's commitment to sustainability initiatives and its B Corp certification are included in its Corporate social responsibility website.
About Laboratory B
B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. As a leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, tools and programs for businesses, and we certify companies (known as B Corps) that are leading the way. To date, our community includes more than 700,000 workers in more than 7,800 B Corps in 92 countries and 161 industries, and more than 200,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and SDG Action Manager.
About CTL
CTL is a global IT solutions manufacturer that powers success in school and the workplace with award-winning technology products and industry-leading services. For more than 35 years, customers in more than 55 countries have trusted CTL's award-winning offerings of Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, laptops and desktops, monitors, high-end servers, and video collaboration tools. CTL acts as an IT configuration partner to offer customized solutions with comprehensive lifecycle services and support from purchasing to recycling. CTL's experience has earned it designations as a Google Education Premier Partner, Google Cloud Partner, and Intel technology Platinum Partner. In 2024, CTL became officially certified as a B Corp for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. For more information and to purchase products, visit ctl.net.
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