SEB and GreenDice collaboration launches innovative service in Tõrva Municipality
Starting this autumn, a new service launched in collaboration between SEB and GreenDice will provide every student in grades 7–12 in the Tõrva municipality with a personal computer for their studies. This makes Tõrva the first municipality in Estonia to implement such a comprehensive solution, fostering students’ digital competence and providing them with equal and modern learning opportunities.
Tõrva municipality is the first in Estonia to guarantee personal computers for study purposes to its students starting from the 7th grade. In cooperation with GreenDice, SEB has been contributing to Tõrva’s digital development for several years – the bank’s well-maintained devices are already used by teachers, municipal employees, youth participating in the digital ambassador program, and local residents. From the new academic year, this impact will grow even further, as more than 250 students will have the opportunity to use personal, modern digital tools, complete with additional training and technical support.
“Our greatest expectation is to provide our students with modern digital tools through a comprehensive solution, ensuring that their studies are diverse and not solely dependent on a school’s limited budget or home resources. The planned service effectively addresses the gap many families face – limited access to modern equipment, which often forces students to do their homework on smartphones or tablets (if they have them at all),” said Maarja Kallis, Head of Tõrva Gymnasium and Tõrva School.
SEB joined the platform created by GreenDice in 2023 and has since redirected 1,700 different IT devices, including 320 desktop computers, 585 laptops, and 199 monitors.
“We are pleased that, in cooperation with GreenDice, we can contribute to improving the digital capacity of Estonian schools. Supporting education is an investment in the future, but it is equally important to do so responsibly. By repurposing our high-quality but decommissioned devices, we reduce our environmental impact and support the principles of the circular economy,” said Laura Kostiak, Head of Sustainability at SEB.
The service offered by GreenDice is not limited to providing devices – it also includes upgrading the educational institutions’ cloud server systems, creating secure user profiles for students, and keeping necessary policies up to date. Furthermore, GreenDice provides IT support services, ensuring prompt assistance for any technical issues students may encounter.
Photos: Paul Poderat
