One thing stood out: our approach to reusing mobile devices after use—rather than recycling them right away. This helps extend the devices’ life, prevents e-waste, and conserves valuable resources like rare earths.

“Everphone impressed the jury with a business model built on circularity. It optimizes the use of smartphones and tablets in the workplace. In an industry known for short product lifecycles, high resource use, and major emissions, Everphone sets a new standard: with its ‘Device as a Service’ model, the company provides mobile devices, handles repairs and maintenance, and systematically refurbishes them—significantly extending their lifespan.”
— from the jury’s statement

There’s another big plus: our Device as a Service (DaaS) solutions let employees use their work devices for personal needs, too. That reduces the need for extra devices and cuts CO₂—without compromising security.

Jan Dzulko, CEO of Everphone:
“This award is a huge honor—and an even bigger motivation. We’re showing that digitalization and sustainability belong together. Our goal: smart devices, used smarter.”

We’d like to say thank you—to our partners, our customers, and of course, the incredible Everphone team. Thanks for your trust, and for walking this path to a more sustainable future with us.

Links:

• Jury’s statement (in German)
• Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis website
• Sustainability and Device as a Service
• Whitepaper: Sustainability and mobile devices
• Reference: Goldbeck builds on sustainability