Discover why 78% of companies are considering leasing in 2025 with sustainability and ESG reporting key factors reshaping business strategies.
Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have”. It’s now a strategic imperative as businesses face mounting pressure to meet climate-related reporting requirements and reduce their environmental footprint.
Earlier in 2025, Quadrent employed leading market research firm Kantar to find leasing trends shaping the current market. That research showed the way businesses acquire and manage technology is evolving. Whilst we know that leasing can be a powerful tool to help organisations align financial decisions with ESG goals, our latest data shows that awareness and adoption are accelerating.
According to manufacturers, technology assets have a carbon footprint of 200 to 400 times their weight. That’s driving a shift in how businesses view their IT infrastructure. In our latest research, 55% of decision-makers rated their technology assets as highly material (a rating of 8 to 10) to climate-related disclosures. This is a clear signal that tech procurement is now firmly on the ESG radar.
With 71% of companies already implementing emissions reporting tools, Scope 3 emissions are becoming a central focus. For many, the process has required significant effort: 28% say their systems took substantial resources to implement. This complexity is prompting organisations to seek partners who can simplify compliance and offer solutions that integrate ESG considerations from the ground up.
Implementing a lease management solution can take significant time and effort. A SaaS partner that simplifies the process is invaluable.
Quadrent’s Green Lease initiative is gaining traction. In 2025, 53% of respondents to the Kantar survey were aware of the Green Lease, up from previous years. More importantly, 78% of companies that lease technology say they are likely to consider switching to a Green Lease. This is especially true for larger organisations, where ESG priorities are more deeply embedded in strategic planning.
What’s driving this interest? It’s not just about cost, although 41% cite affordability as a key factor. Businesses also want to understand:
This appetite for clarity gives us a clear focus on making the ESG benefits tangible to our customers.
While climate change and carbon emissions remain important, the ESG landscape is shifting. In 2025, cybersecurity (33%), ethics and compliance (31%), and corporate governance (22%) topped the list of ESG priorities. Digital inclusion also saw a rise in importance.
This evolution reflects a broader understanding of sustainability, one that includes environmental impact as well as ethical operations, data security, and social equity.
The message is clear: leasing providers must go beyond transactional value. Businesses are looking for a leasing solution that:
Quadrent’s Green Lease can meet these needs. As AI adoption accelerates and tech refresh cycles shorten, the ability to offer up-to-date, sustainable solutions will be a key differentiator among future-ready businesses seeking a fit-for-purpose leasing option that enables better community outcomes.
As sustainability moves from the margins to the centre of business decision-making, leasing providers have an opportunity to lead the conversation. At Quadrent, we believe that smart leasing isn’t just about financing. It’s about future-proofing your business.
In 2025, that means putting sustainability at the heart of every decision.
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