35,660 kg
embodied carbon emissions avoided
21,427 kg
equipment repurposed for reuse
15,025 kg
equipment responsibly recycled
Managing IT asset disposal across a large industrial
site
Technology is critical to operations at the INEOS Grangemouth, one of the UK's most significant manufacturing and energy locations. Over time, retired IT equipment had accumulated across the site, creating a need for a scalable and compliant IT asset disposal program. The company required a solution capable of handling large volumes of equipment while meeting strict operational, security and environmental standards.
Choosing the right IT asset disposal partner was essential. INEOS needed a provider that would strengthen data security, meet regulatory requirements, reduce environmental impact, and recover more value from retired equipment. Secure logistics, a clear chain of custody, and detailed sustainability reporting were also key requirements.
Why did INEOS choose SK Tes IT disposal?
INEOS Grangemouth were looking for a solution for clearing a large quantity of outdated IT equipment stored across their extensive 1,700 acre site. SK Tes was easily able to manage the project at scale, scheduling regular collections and safely handling the removal and processing of a range of enterprise IT equipment.
Delivering a safe and scalable IT disposal
program
SK Tes developed a structured IT asset collection and IT disposal processing plan designed around the site's operational requirements. With a strong safety culture at the Grangemouth site, prior to the commencement of the six-week program of work, SK Tes arranged for three team members to complete the extensive Grangemouth site induction and necessary security checks. SK Tes attended the site, at regular intervals, deploying the appropriate staff, equipment, and vehicles, ensuring that work was undertaken safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
SK Tes securely transported IT assets to their nearby Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) for environmentally responsible processing and disposal. Working with SK Tes, INEOS Grangemouth was assured that their redundant IT equipment was disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, and in compliance with regulations.
SK Tes, A trusted IT asset disposal service provider
"True partnership lies in solving complex challenges together. The strategic approach by SK tes in managing INEOS Grangemouth's IT equipment disposal exemplifies delivery of operational excellence and environmental responsibility."
Roz Ferrier, IT Manager FPS, Petroineos and O&P UK, INEOS Grangemouth
About the INEOS Grangemouth site
The refining and petrochemical site at Grangemouth comprises three businesses:
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INEOS Olefins & Polymers (UK) Europe operates world-scale petrochemical plants. Its finished products of ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, and ethanol are used as the building blocks in a multitude of applications that both enable and enhance many aspects of life today, being transformed into housing and construction materials, cabling and insulation, automotive components, fibers and textiles, and food packaging as well as being extensively used in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
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The Petroineos Refinery, a joint venture of INEOS and Petrochina, in Grangemouth is Scotland's only crude oil refinery, processing 150,000 barrels of oil per day. It produces the bulk of fuels in Scotland, with markets in northern England and Northern Ireland.
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The Forties Pipeline System is a 100% INEOS-owned integrated oil and gas liquid transportation and processing system and the largest pipeline system in the UK's North Sea. The Forties Pipeline System is a critical Central North Sea transport infrastructure system, and in 2020, it transported over 30% of the UK's total oil production from the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) to the mainland.
Turning retired IT equipment into measurable sustainability results
One of the most significant outcomes of the IT disposal project was the ability to quantify its environmental impact. Through the reuse and recycling of more than 3,500 retired assets:
- 35,660 kg CO₂e emissions avoided
- 21,427 kg of equipment repurposed for reuse
- 15,025 kg of material responsibly recycled
These results demonstrate how IT asset disposal can support sustainability goals by extending product lifecycles, maximizing the value of existing technology, and reducing demand for newly manufactured equipment.
SK Tes offers a comprehensive range of IT asset disposal services, including data erasure, asset tracking, and secure logistics. All our clients receive the industry-leading Carbon Loop Report , which quantifies emissions savings generated through your IT asset disposition.
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