Sustainability Talk around AI will shiſt to action and implementation as it


becomes an essential addition to corporate sustainability efforts. IBM reports that 90% of executives believe AI will enhance sustainability goals, and businesses are being urged to invest in tools to lower emissions and achieve climate targets. As companies face increased scrutiny of their ESG objectives,


incorporating technology into sustainability initiatives will be essential for staying on course.


Voluntary ESG commitments without financial returns Many businesses will continue to feel themselves squeezed in 2025, with tightening budgets and increased costs. Two in five businesses with over 10 employees expect staffing costs to rise over the next three months, up 13 percentage points from late August, according to the ONS. Because of these economic pressures, companies will increasingly


prioritise ESG strategies that offer strong ROI and operational efficiencies over sustainability initiatives focused only on compliance or reputation. Strategies will include sustainable supply chain practices that reduce logistics costs and carbon footprints, as well as waste management programs that minimise unused resources and promote a circular economy. Other strategies include cost and carbon savings within IT


procurement. Remanufactured laptops, up to 40% cheaper than new, will help companies achieve ESG goals while delivering performance equal to or better than new models.


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Tightening regulations Sustainability regulations will be tightened in 2025, meaning businesses must be on top of their game to avoid the risk of heſty fines and reputational damage. Large businesses must be aware of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which requires them to disclose their


ESG impacts for 2025. Tis directive will drive accountability and transparency in how companies report on sustainability, encouraging them to “walk the talk”. It is also important to consider the revised Carbon Border


Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will take effect on 1st January. European businesses will have to use the “EU methodology” to report their products’ embedded carbon footprints. Tis stricter approach mandates companies to provide embedded emissions data, entailing a more detailed supply chain analysis and collaboration with suppliers.


Right to repair movement Next year, you can also expect the right-to-repair movement to gain a bigger influence in the UK sustainability debate. To date, the UK has been behind the curve on right-to-repair


legislation because it does not cover all electronic goods and products. Yet, as we start to mirror the EU’s directive requiring manufacturers to repair goods, the upcoming year should see more progress. Encouraging consumers to return broken or malfunctioning


devices to manufacturers will help to shiſt the “new or nothing” mindset and conserve valuable resources. As proponents of a circular economy that prioritises technology reuse, our goal for 2025 is to create more opportunities for manufacturers to repair electronic items and combat the growing issue of e-waste.


Windows 10 sunsetting Finally, on 14 October 2025, Microsoſt will end its support for Windows 10, and users worldwide will witness the end of an era. Tough some companies may view the soſtware’s sunsetting as a nuisance or financial challenge, it can also present them with a great opportunity for transformation, especially regarding their IT needs and environmental policies. Aptly, the Windows 10 deadline coincides with Global E-waste


Day, which should help users worldwide consider responsible recycling options when upgrading their hardware in the year ahead.


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