Learning, resilience and sustainability converge in next phase of education technology

New Futuresource Consulting report explores how schools and universities are balancing environmental goals, digital equity, AI readiness and device lifecycle management 

Sustainability in educational technology has moved beyond a narrow focus on energy-efficient hardware. New research from Futuresource Consulting shows sustainability now sits at the intersection of procurement strategy, digital equity, lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and institutional resilience. 

With growing pressure to demonstrate how technology choices support both learning outcomes and green initiatives, environmental considerations are now influencing how educational institutions select, manage and retire technology devices.  

Futuresource Consulting’s new Sustainability in Education report examines global adoption trends for sustainable technology practices across K-12 and higher education. Covering desktops, notebooks, Chromebooks and tablets, the study also delivers a five-year outlook for green device adoption and explores the market forces shaping future demand. 

“Now, sustainability credentials are evaluated alongside learning outcomes, digital equity objectives, regulatory requirements and long-term value. Green considerations are becoming increasingly influential, and its wider governmental frameworks pushing them forward.”  

Vendors focus on circular technology 

The report also highlights how leading technology vendors are responding by introducing products designed with circular economy principles in mind. Recycled materials, ocean-bound plastics, reduced packaging and enhanced lifecycle management capabilities are making their way into devices. 

Sustainability continues to reshape education technology 

For schools, universities, OEMs and channel partners, the findings provide a roadmap for understanding how sustainability expectations are reshaping the education technology landscape. 

“Education remains a strategic priority for sustainable device adoption, but hurdles remain. Limited budgets, fragmented procurement expertise, uneven sustainability data, and emerging AI requirements are all barriers schools and universities must face on the road to sustainability,” says Kazanchuk. 

The report explores several critical themes shaping the market: 

To learn more, visit here or contact Iryna.Kazanchuk@futuresource-hq.com.