Agilico Zero: Sustainable Procurement in Action
As part of its commitment to responsible procurement, the University introduced the Agilico Zero initiative to replace its printing and copying fleet. Rather than purchasing entirely new devices, a refurbishment approach was adopted, significantly reducing environmental impact while achieving financial savings.
By choosing refurbished Agilico Zero devices, the University avoided 69.644 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to planting 3,482 trees. The new Ricoh devices operate in eco-mode, reducing electricity consumption by up to 84.3%, saving over £5,190 per year and avoiding an additional 4.073 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
The project also champions a circular economy approach, incorporating 100% recycled PET toner bottles, 54% less plastic packaging, 50% post-consumer recycled plastics in the mainframe, toner-lock systems to prevent premature replacement, and energy-saving design features.
By embedding sustainability into procurement decisions, Agilico Zero demonstrates how operational choices can deliver measurable reductions in emissions, waste, and cost while maintaining high service standards.