Kinly’s Trusted Connections 2025 report has highlighted that 41% of organisations do not value the role that AV can play in improving sustainability, with the integrator highlighting that smarter workplace tech could make a difference in the workplace.
The report highlighted the “disconnect”, identifying that two-thirds (63%) of AV teams are actively involved in hitting carbon reduction targets and that AV technology is delivering measurable change in their organisations.
39% of surveyed organisations that have undergone workplace transformation projects in the last year reported improved sustainability as a direct result, with 61% of businesses considering the impact of e-waste in technology procurement decisions.
Research finds 41% of organisations don’t value AV’s role in improving sustainability. By the end of 2025, the report says that nearly three quarters (72%) of AV teams will have clearly defined sustainability targets.
Kinly brought attention to how businesses are realising that AV can support energy efficiency in the office and at home, with more than two-thirds (64%) believing that AV decisions can reduce the energy consumption of remote workers.
In the office, the report highlights that a shift is taking place towards smart building systems, with one in three (31%) organisations investing in smart building analytics to optimise lighting and temperature based on occupancy and cut waste at scale.
The report highlights that challenges remain, with 45% of enterprises admitting that they lack adequate insight into how physical space is being used, limiting their ability to make the most of sustainability gains.
Simon Watson, global head of innovation, Kinly, commented: “If businesses are serious about hitting their ESG goals, they can’t afford to ignore AV. When used effectively, it can help cut emissions, lower energy use, and support more flexible, sustainable ways of working. It enables remote collaboration that reduces the need for travel and helps make office spaces more efficient through automation and occupancy-based controls. When integrated with workplace analytics, AV also gives organisations the data they need to track progress and make better-informed decisions. The companies making real strides are the ones seeing AV not just as a tech upgrade, but as a key part of building more responsible, future-ready workplaces.”
Photo credit: PeopleImages/Shutterstock.com