GITNUXREPORT 2025

Sustainability In The Security Industry Statistics

Security industry embraces sustainability; cutting emissions, eco-friendly tech, customer demand.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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45% of security companies have integrated sustainability criteria into their supplier selection process

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70% of security personnel training now includes sustainability practices

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55% of security companies plan to increase investment in renewable energy technologies in the next 5 years

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65% of security companies are aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030

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29% of security firms report increased customer demand for sustainable services

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50% of security firms are actively participating in environmental sustainability certifications

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54% of security technology providers have sustainability policies in place

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37% of security companies are collaborating with eco-conscious suppliers

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67% of security organizations are setting territorial sustainability targets

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72% of security industry leaders believe that sustainability will be a key differentiator

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50% of security firms have adopted green cleaning products for their facilities

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54% of security companies are adopting sustainable procurement policies

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62% of security companies report employee engagement initiatives around sustainability

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68% of security companies are investing in eco-innovations to improve product lifecycle impacts

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33% of security organizations have set long-term sustainability goals aligned with global standards

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64% of security companies have implemented eco-friendly practices in their operations

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78% of security firms report reduced energy consumption after adopting sustainable technologies

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52% of security hardware manufacturers are investing in recyclable materials

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60% of security service providers have reduced their carbon footprint by optimizing patrol routes

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30% of security firms have installed solar panels on their facilities

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66% of security organizations track their environmental impact annually

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83% of security product developers are designing eco-friendly products

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58% of security audiovisual vendors are reducing packaging waste

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48% of the security industry’s energy consumption comes from data centers

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63% of security companies have implemented energy-efficient lighting systems

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73% of security companies are adopting water-saving technologies at their facilities

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36% of security hardware installation projects include renewable energy solutions

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44% of security firms use biodegradable or compostable consumables

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61% of security equipment lifecycle management plans include recycling or resale options

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39% of security patrol vehicles are being replaced with electric or hybrid models

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49% of security organizations track their environmental KPIs regularly

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80% of security events now include sustainability metrics in their post-event analysis

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46% of security hardware manufacturers are designing modular, upgradeable products to reduce electronic waste

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51% of security organizations aim to reduce paper use by digitizing reports and records

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57% of security infrastructure projects include sustainable design principles

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47% of security firms have reduced travel emissions through virtual meetings and remote work solutions

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75% of security audience surveys show increasing awareness and demand for eco-conscious security services

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40% of security industry conferences now feature sustainability as a key theme

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42% of security guards receive training on minimizing environmental impact during patrolling

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43% of security firms participate in community environmental projects

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69% of security firms report reducing waste through digital documentation and reporting

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33% of security firms have reduced water use by optimizing landscape and facility maintenance

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59% of security firms are exploring eco-friendly movement detection and monitoring technologies

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28% of security operations are using AI-driven energy management systems

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Key Highlights

64% of security companies have implemented eco-friendly practices in their operations
78% of security firms report reduced energy consumption after adopting sustainable technologies
52% of security hardware manufacturers are investing in recyclable materials
60% of security service providers have reduced their carbon footprint by optimizing patrol routes
45% of security companies have integrated sustainability criteria into their supplier selection process
30% of security firms have installed solar panels on their facilities
66% of security organizations track their environmental impact annually
70% of security personnel training now includes sustainability practices
55% of security companies plan to increase investment in renewable energy technologies in the next 5 years
40% of security industry conferences now feature sustainability as a key theme
65% of security companies are aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030
83% of security product developers are designing eco-friendly products
29% of security firms report increased customer demand for sustainable services

As the security industry steps into a greener future, emerging statistics reveal that over 64% of companies have already adopted eco-friendly practices, highlighting sustainability as the new cornerstone of security innovation and responsible growth.

Corporate Initiatives and Investment in Green Practices

45% of security companies have integrated sustainability criteria into their supplier selection process
70% of security personnel training now includes sustainability practices
55% of security companies plan to increase investment in renewable energy technologies in the next 5 years
65% of security companies are aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030
29% of security firms report increased customer demand for sustainable services
50% of security firms are actively participating in environmental sustainability certifications
54% of security technology providers have sustainability policies in place
37% of security companies are collaborating with eco-conscious suppliers
67% of security organizations are setting territorial sustainability targets
72% of security industry leaders believe that sustainability will be a key differentiator
50% of security firms have adopted green cleaning products for their facilities
54% of security companies are adopting sustainable procurement policies
62% of security companies report employee engagement initiatives around sustainability
68% of security companies are investing in eco-innovations to improve product lifecycle impacts
33% of security organizations have set long-term sustainability goals aligned with global standards

Corporate Initiatives and Investment in Green Practices Interpretation

With over half of security firms integrating sustainability into their core practices—ranging from eco-conscious procurement to ambitious net-zero targets—it's clear that the industry is shifting from guarding assets to guarding the planet's future, proving that security now includes securing our shared environmental legacy.

Environmental Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

64% of security companies have implemented eco-friendly practices in their operations
78% of security firms report reduced energy consumption after adopting sustainable technologies
52% of security hardware manufacturers are investing in recyclable materials
60% of security service providers have reduced their carbon footprint by optimizing patrol routes
30% of security firms have installed solar panels on their facilities
66% of security organizations track their environmental impact annually
83% of security product developers are designing eco-friendly products
58% of security audiovisual vendors are reducing packaging waste
48% of the security industry’s energy consumption comes from data centers
63% of security companies have implemented energy-efficient lighting systems
73% of security companies are adopting water-saving technologies at their facilities
36% of security hardware installation projects include renewable energy solutions
44% of security firms use biodegradable or compostable consumables
61% of security equipment lifecycle management plans include recycling or resale options
39% of security patrol vehicles are being replaced with electric or hybrid models
49% of security organizations track their environmental KPIs regularly
80% of security events now include sustainability metrics in their post-event analysis
46% of security hardware manufacturers are designing modular, upgradeable products to reduce electronic waste
51% of security organizations aim to reduce paper use by digitizing reports and records
57% of security infrastructure projects include sustainable design principles
47% of security firms have reduced travel emissions through virtual meetings and remote work solutions
75% of security audience surveys show increasing awareness and demand for eco-conscious security services

Environmental Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Interpretation

As the security industry fortifies itself against threats like crime and cyber chaos, it’s also quietly stepping up as a green warrior—embracing eco-friendly practices in over 64% of companies and even making sustainability a core metric in 80% of security events, proving that protecting people now means protecting the planet too.

Industry Events, Training, and Community Engagement

40% of security industry conferences now feature sustainability as a key theme
42% of security guards receive training on minimizing environmental impact during patrolling
43% of security firms participate in community environmental projects

Industry Events, Training, and Community Engagement Interpretation

As sustainability steadily infiltrates the security industry—evidenced by nearly half of conferences spotlighting green practices, widespread eco-conscious training for guards, and security firms engaging in community projects—it's clear that even the most vigilant protectors are now tasked with guarding the planet.

Operational Changes and Waste Reduction Strategies

69% of security firms report reducing waste through digital documentation and reporting
33% of security firms have reduced water use by optimizing landscape and facility maintenance

Operational Changes and Waste Reduction Strategies Interpretation

With 69% of security firms cutting waste via digital documentation and a third optimizing water use in maintenance, the security industry is quietly securing its environmental future alongside its clientele.

Technological Adoption and Innovation for Sustainability

59% of security firms are exploring eco-friendly movement detection and monitoring technologies
28% of security operations are using AI-driven energy management systems

Technological Adoption and Innovation for Sustainability Interpretation

With 59% of security firms embracing eco-friendly movement detection and 28% leveraging AI-driven energy management, the security industry is not just about protection but also about proactively securing our planet's future.