CSR - Why Auctioning Your Surplus Stock Is the Smartest Move You’ll Make This Year!
Eight powerful CSR wins when you choose the auction route
Instant landfill diversion UK businesses still send 6.3 million tonnes of biodegradable waste to landfill every year, and textiles add about 350 000 tonnes more to the pile. Every pallet you re-route through auction, chips away at those figures instead of inflating them.
A fast track to lower carbon footprints Auction keeps products circulating in the economy, avoiding the CO₂ emitted when goods are incinerated or when brand-new replacements must be manufactured and shipped. Swapping disposal for resale is a Scope 3 emission saving you can quantify and report.
Investor-ready ESG proof With nearly 90 per cent of global investors checking ESG credentials before investing, redirecting surplus stock shows a practical, auditable way you are managing waste and resource efficiency.
Circular-economy credentials Extending product life is a pillar of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and the forthcoming UK EPR reforms. Auctioning demonstrates that your business is already walking the re-use walk - no greenwashing required.
Consumer trust and brand love Four out of five consumers believe companies should actively shape ESG best practice, and three-quarters will drop brands that don’t. Showing your surplus finding new homes - rather than a skip - is a story that resonates on social channels, packaging, and annual reports alike.
Pride inside the business Employees - especially Gen Z and Millennials - want to work for companies whose values mirror their own. Turning waste into opportunity is an easy internal win that boosts engagement scores and helps with talent retention.
Healthy cash flow, not costly compliance Auction converts idle inventory into cash within days, covering storage costs and releasing capital for core operations - all while keeping you ahead of tightening waste-and-resource regulations.
Measurable, report-ready impact Auction partners such as Simon Charles reduce tonnage diverted, re-use rates and carbon equivalents. Those metrics plug straight into your CSR dashboard, sustainability report or upcoming CSRD disclosure.
Ready to put CSR into action?
If you’re sitting on surplus stock - from homewares to electronics - let us move it quickly, transparently, and responsibly. Contact the Simon Charles team to turn inventory headaches into environmental headlines and fresh revenue.
Doing good and doing business have never been more aligned.