GITNUXREPORT 2025

Sustainability In The Msp Industry Statistics

Most MSPs integrate sustainability, boosting reputation and client trust.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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48% of MSPs have set measurable sustainability targets for 2025

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40% of MSPs track their carbon emissions from data center operations

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54% of MSPs measure the environmental impact of their supply chain

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52% of MSPs track and report on their water usage as part of their sustainability efforts

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46% of MSPs report that their sustainability practices have resulted in improved waste management

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90% of MSPs believe that sustainability efforts improve their brand reputation

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45% of MSPs see sustainability initiatives as a competitive advantage

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62% of MSPs report that sustainable practices have improved employee morale

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59% of MSPs consider eco-friendly office practices as part of their sustainability strategy

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68% of MSPs report that sustainability efforts have improved client relationships

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49% of MSPs participate in community sustainability projects

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47% of MSPs are engaging employees in sustainability awareness training

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73% of MSPs have a dedicated sustainability officer or team

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41% of MSPs have implemented energy-saving policies in their offices

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47% of MSPs see sustainability as a way to attract and retain talent

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55% of MSPs have reduced their overall energy consumption in recent years

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78% of MSPs believe that future regulations will require increased sustainability disclosures

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63% of MSPs see government incentives as a motivation to adopt sustainable practices

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80% of MSPs report that sustainability factors influence their technology procurement decisions

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58% of MSPs there is an increasing pressure from clients to disclose sustainability metrics

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78% of MSPs have integrated sustainability into their business models as of 2023

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65% of customers prefer MSPs that demonstrate strong commitment to environmental sustainability

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54% of MSPs report that sustainability initiatives have led to cost savings

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70% of MSP clients consider sustainability a key factor in their purchasing decisions

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55% of MSPs have adopted renewable energy sources for their office and data centers

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37% of MSPs actively participate in e-waste recycling programs

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53% of MSPs are exploring ways to offset their carbon footprint via sustainability projects

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44% of MSPs have reduced their paper usage through digital transformation initiatives

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71% of MSPs have adopted cloud computing to reduce energy consumption

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26% of MSPs have integrated ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting into their annual reports

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36% of MSPs are developing strategies to reduce e-waste from their hardware lifecycle

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43% of MSPs have replaced traditional energy sources with solar or wind power at their facilities

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60% of MSPs are considering investing in green certifications like LEED

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49% of MSPs are participating in carbon trading or voluntary carbon credit programs

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67% of MSPs report a positive ROI from investing in green technologies

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39% of MSPs conduct regular sustainability audits

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69% of MSPs are collaborating with environmental NGOs to improve sustainability practices

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50% of MSPs are developing circular economy models to promote reuse and recycling of hardware

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71% of MSPs include sustainability criteria in their vendor selection process

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64% of MSPs have adopted green IT policies to reduce environmental impact

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35% of MSPs are exploring eco-labels and certifications to validate their sustainability efforts

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82% of MSPs are investing in energy-efficient hardware to reduce carbon footprint

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61% of MSPs are investing in remote work technology to reduce emissions from commuting

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Key Highlights

78% of MSPs have integrated sustainability into their business models as of 2023
65% of customers prefer MSPs that demonstrate strong commitment to environmental sustainability
54% of MSPs report that sustainability initiatives have led to cost savings
82% of MSPs are investing in energy-efficient hardware to reduce carbon footprint
48% of MSPs have set measurable sustainability targets for 2025
70% of MSP clients consider sustainability a key factor in their purchasing decisions
90% of MSPs believe that sustainability efforts improve their brand reputation
40% of MSPs track their carbon emissions from data center operations
55% of MSPs have adopted renewable energy sources for their office and data centers
37% of MSPs actively participate in e-waste recycling programs
45% of MSPs see sustainability initiatives as a competitive advantage
62% of MSPs report that sustainable practices have improved employee morale
53% of MSPs are exploring ways to offset their carbon footprint via sustainability projects

In a game-changing shift for the technology sector, an astounding 78% of Managed Service Providers are now integrating sustainability into their business models by 2023, reflecting a growing industry commitment to environmental responsibility that not only reduces costs and carbon footprints but also enhances brand reputation and competitive advantage.

Environmental Impact and Measurement

48% of MSPs have set measurable sustainability targets for 2025
40% of MSPs track their carbon emissions from data center operations
54% of MSPs measure the environmental impact of their supply chain
52% of MSPs track and report on their water usage as part of their sustainability efforts
46% of MSPs report that their sustainability practices have resulted in improved waste management

Environmental Impact and Measurement Interpretation

With nearly half of MSPs aiming for measurable sustainability goals by 2025, it's clear the industry is shifting from green ambitions to concrete actions, tracking everything from carbon emissions to water usage—proving that even in tech, accountability isn't just a buzzword.

Organizational Initiatives and Strategies

90% of MSPs believe that sustainability efforts improve their brand reputation
45% of MSPs see sustainability initiatives as a competitive advantage
62% of MSPs report that sustainable practices have improved employee morale
59% of MSPs consider eco-friendly office practices as part of their sustainability strategy
68% of MSPs report that sustainability efforts have improved client relationships
49% of MSPs participate in community sustainability projects
47% of MSPs are engaging employees in sustainability awareness training
73% of MSPs have a dedicated sustainability officer or team
41% of MSPs have implemented energy-saving policies in their offices
47% of MSPs see sustainability as a way to attract and retain talent
55% of MSPs have reduced their overall energy consumption in recent years

Organizational Initiatives and Strategies Interpretation

In the rapidly evolving MSP industry, embracing sustainability is not just an ethical choice but a strategic one—improving reputation, boosting morale, attracting talent, and forging stronger client bonds—proving that doing good for the planet and good for business often go hand in hand.

Regulatory, Market Trends, and External Influences

78% of MSPs believe that future regulations will require increased sustainability disclosures
63% of MSPs see government incentives as a motivation to adopt sustainable practices
80% of MSPs report that sustainability factors influence their technology procurement decisions
58% of MSPs there is an increasing pressure from clients to disclose sustainability metrics

Regulatory, Market Trends, and External Influences Interpretation

With a growing chorus of regulatory demands, government incentives, client pressure, and sustainability-driven procurement decisions, the MSP industry is undeniably turning the dial toward a greener, more transparent future—whether they like it or not.

Sustainability Adoption and Integration

78% of MSPs have integrated sustainability into their business models as of 2023
65% of customers prefer MSPs that demonstrate strong commitment to environmental sustainability
54% of MSPs report that sustainability initiatives have led to cost savings
70% of MSP clients consider sustainability a key factor in their purchasing decisions
55% of MSPs have adopted renewable energy sources for their office and data centers
37% of MSPs actively participate in e-waste recycling programs
53% of MSPs are exploring ways to offset their carbon footprint via sustainability projects
44% of MSPs have reduced their paper usage through digital transformation initiatives
71% of MSPs have adopted cloud computing to reduce energy consumption
26% of MSPs have integrated ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting into their annual reports
36% of MSPs are developing strategies to reduce e-waste from their hardware lifecycle
43% of MSPs have replaced traditional energy sources with solar or wind power at their facilities
60% of MSPs are considering investing in green certifications like LEED
49% of MSPs are participating in carbon trading or voluntary carbon credit programs
67% of MSPs report a positive ROI from investing in green technologies
39% of MSPs conduct regular sustainability audits
69% of MSPs are collaborating with environmental NGOs to improve sustainability practices
50% of MSPs are developing circular economy models to promote reuse and recycling of hardware
71% of MSPs include sustainability criteria in their vendor selection process
64% of MSPs have adopted green IT policies to reduce environmental impact
35% of MSPs are exploring eco-labels and certifications to validate their sustainability efforts

Sustainability Adoption and Integration Interpretation

As nearly four out of five MSPs have woven sustainability into their core business fabric—driven by customer preferences, cost savings, and a growing array of eco-friendly initiatives—it's clear that in the digital age, going green isn't just good for the planet but also for the bottom line, with many turning to renewable energy, sustainable supply chains, and eco-certifications to prove they mean business.

Technological and Infrastructure Investments

82% of MSPs are investing in energy-efficient hardware to reduce carbon footprint
61% of MSPs are investing in remote work technology to reduce emissions from commuting

Technological and Infrastructure Investments Interpretation

With 82% of MSPs upgrading to energy-efficient hardware and 61% investing in remote work tech, the industry is clearly rebooting its operations for a greener, more sustainable future—one byte and byte at a time.