Save the Children Partners with Lenovo for Sustainable IT Solutions to Support Children
Save the Children operates in 115 countries, providing vital support to over 100 million children through food, healthcare, and education since its founding after World War I. Recently, the organization has increasingly responded to environmental crises, as highlighted in its report - Born into the Climate Crisis. For instance, in late 2024, the charity’s Spanish branch, based in Madrid, mobilized rapidly after severe flooding in the Valencia region left 164,000 children in need of assistance.
Technology plays a key role in enabling the charity to deliver essential services effectively. Recognizing that children born in 2020 are likely to experience up to seven times more heatwaves and extreme weather than their grandparents, Save the Children Spain sought a partner for a device refresh that would uphold their environmental and social responsibility goals. Lenovo was selected to help ensure devices were reused or recycled wherever possible.
A Save the Children spokesperson said: "We are committed to equipping our frontline teams with the tools they need to help children, while doing so sustainably. Our aim is to create impact today without compromising the world for future generations. Digital tools enable us to safeguard every child’s right to survival, education, and protection. Our technology refresh had to be both cost-effective and environmentally conscious to ensure our staff can continue delivering for children in Spain and globally."
Embracing a Circular IT Approach
The charity also needed a secure and efficient way to dispose of outdated devices, given the sensitive data it handles, all without adding operational complexity. With only 200 employees nationwide and no dedicated IT team, ongoing technical support was a critical requirement.
John Stamer, VP & GM of Global Product Services at Lenovo, stated: "We believe technology should not only drive innovation but serve a greater purpose. We’re proud to support Save the Children Spain by providing sustainable IT solutions that empower frontline teams while advancing their climate objectives. Services like Asset Recovery and CO2 Offset help reduce the environmental impact of devices while ensuring critical work can continue effectively."
To manage end-of-life IT equipment responsibly, Save the Children Spain adopted Lenovo’s Asset Recovery Services (ARS), which securely disposes of devices from any brand and prioritizes reuse or recycling to reduce environmental impact. ARS also allowed the charity to recover $7,000 from old devices, reinvested into deploying new technology.
Additionally, Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services were used to neutralize the carbon footprint of new hardware throughout its lifecycle—from manufacturing to energy use—supporting the organization’s broader climate advocacy goals.
Equipping Frontline Teams
On the ground, Lenovo supplied 200 ThinkPad E16 laptops, providing the performance frontline workers need. Save the Children Spain also implemented Premier Support Plus, granting staff access to expert technical assistance for rapid resolution of hardware and software issues. On-site support is available the next business day when remote fixes aren’t enough, ensuring smooth operations without diverting staff from their mission.
Premier Support Plus includes Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) and Sealed Battery Warranty Extension, which extend device life, reduce waste, and promote repair over replacement. CO2 offset credits are applied to all ADP coverage, reinforcing sustainability.
A spokesperson for the charity noted: "With Lenovo Premier Support Plus, our teams have continuous access to the digital tools they need."
Driving Impact Beyond Technology
The partnership with Lenovo enables Save the Children to align operational efficiency with its mission. Secure, cost-effective recycling and reuse of IT assets supports a circular approach while ensuring staff have reliable, high-performance devices. This empowers frontline workers to support children across Spain and strengthen advocacy for those in crisis globally.
"Our climate-focused campaigns made it logical to choose a solution that supports the circular economy. With Lenovo’s support, our staff have the devices and 24-hour assistance needed to deliver for sick, impoverished, and hungry children worldwide," added a Save the Children representative.
Technology plays a key role in enabling the charity to deliver essential services effectively. Recognizing that children born in 2020 are likely to experience up to seven times more heatwaves and extreme weather than their grandparents, Save the Children Spain sought a partner for a device refresh that would uphold their environmental and social responsibility goals. Lenovo was selected to help ensure devices were reused or recycled wherever possible.
A Save the Children spokesperson said: "We are committed to equipping our frontline teams with the tools they need to help children, while doing so sustainably. Our aim is to create impact today without compromising the world for future generations. Digital tools enable us to safeguard every child’s right to survival, education, and protection. Our technology refresh had to be both cost-effective and environmentally conscious to ensure our staff can continue delivering for children in Spain and globally."
Embracing a Circular IT Approach
The charity also needed a secure and efficient way to dispose of outdated devices, given the sensitive data it handles, all without adding operational complexity. With only 200 employees nationwide and no dedicated IT team, ongoing technical support was a critical requirement.
John Stamer, VP & GM of Global Product Services at Lenovo, stated: "We believe technology should not only drive innovation but serve a greater purpose. We’re proud to support Save the Children Spain by providing sustainable IT solutions that empower frontline teams while advancing their climate objectives. Services like Asset Recovery and CO2 Offset help reduce the environmental impact of devices while ensuring critical work can continue effectively."
To manage end-of-life IT equipment responsibly, Save the Children Spain adopted Lenovo’s Asset Recovery Services (ARS), which securely disposes of devices from any brand and prioritizes reuse or recycling to reduce environmental impact. ARS also allowed the charity to recover $7,000 from old devices, reinvested into deploying new technology.
Additionally, Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services were used to neutralize the carbon footprint of new hardware throughout its lifecycle—from manufacturing to energy use—supporting the organization’s broader climate advocacy goals.
Equipping Frontline Teams
On the ground, Lenovo supplied 200 ThinkPad E16 laptops, providing the performance frontline workers need. Save the Children Spain also implemented Premier Support Plus, granting staff access to expert technical assistance for rapid resolution of hardware and software issues. On-site support is available the next business day when remote fixes aren’t enough, ensuring smooth operations without diverting staff from their mission.
Premier Support Plus includes Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) and Sealed Battery Warranty Extension, which extend device life, reduce waste, and promote repair over replacement. CO2 offset credits are applied to all ADP coverage, reinforcing sustainability.
A spokesperson for the charity noted: "With Lenovo Premier Support Plus, our teams have continuous access to the digital tools they need."
Driving Impact Beyond Technology
The partnership with Lenovo enables Save the Children to align operational efficiency with its mission. Secure, cost-effective recycling and reuse of IT assets supports a circular approach while ensuring staff have reliable, high-performance devices. This empowers frontline workers to support children across Spain and strengthen advocacy for those in crisis globally.
"Our climate-focused campaigns made it logical to choose a solution that supports the circular economy. With Lenovo’s support, our staff have the devices and 24-hour assistance needed to deliver for sick, impoverished, and hungry children worldwide," added a Save the Children representative.
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