Lenovo presented today TruScale Device as a Service (DaaS) for Sustainability , a modular solution that helps companies achieve sustainability goals while modernizing IT. The solution gives organizations new tools to reduce their carbon footprint , extend the life of devices and accelerate the transition to a circular economy – all backed up by over 15 years of experience in Lenovo asset recovery and more than 1 million units responsibly retired. .

In some implementations, TruScale DaaS has led the way to up to 35% reduction in device-related IT costs, without the burden of initial capital or complex procurement cycles. Recent industry research shows that 62% of organizations invest in sustainability because of the associated cost savings, highlighting the dual economic and environmental value of Lenovo TruScale DaaS for sustainability.

As the latest addition to Lenovo's proven TruScale DaaS platform, already trusted to power millions of devices worldwide, this sustainability-focused model unites devices, services and financing under one scalable, subscription-based solution. From day one, every device supports a more circular, cost-effective and sustainable IT strategy and delivers measurable return on investment in weeks, not months.

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”Enterprises are rethinking how they manage IT – not just for performance, but for purpose,” said John Stamer, vice president and general manager of global product services at Lenovo. ”TruScale DaaS for Sustainability reflects our vision for IT: circular by default, intelligent by design, and accountable by results. It’s a smarter, more resilient way to deliver value across the enterprise.”

Driving sustainability through circular IT  

Modular options at every stage of the device lifecycle help reduce emissions, recover value and reduce e-waste, including:

• Carbon Impact Portal – insights at the entity level in real time to support ESG reporting.
• Certified Refurbished Units – lower update costs and reduce carbon footprint.
• CO₂ compensation services – built-in life cycle compensation for emissions with verified climate measures.
• Asset recovery services – protected liquidation and recovery of residual value

According to McKinsey, up to 60 % of emissions from end-user devices can be reduced through strategies such as purchasing fewer devices per user and extending the lifespan of devices. Lenovo TruScale DaaS for Sustainability supports this type of impact by offering modular options to extend device lifespans, refurbish hardware, and offset emissions throughout the life cycle.

Proven benefits

• Cost impact:
  • 57% of DaaS users report a lower cost per seat.
  • Lenovo customers see a 20% reduction in total cost of ownership.
  • The savings on IT maintenance vary from 10 to 40 %.
• Device energy efficiency:
  • 100% of Lenovo's commercial notebook and desktop computers, and 98% of all monitors, are ENERGY STAR® certified.

Customer Results: Real Results  

Coventry University Group replaced its aging IT equipment with Lenovo TruScale DaaS and offset 223 tons of carbon dioxide using Lenovo's carbon offset services included in their TruScale DaaS solution. The shift saved 40 hours per week in IT work and improved device delivery and service support across global faculty networks.

”Lenovo TruScale gives us the scalability and flexibility we need to manage our technology assets effectively and achieve our carbon reduction goals,” said Ian Dunn, Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University Group. ”It has reduced the pressure on our internal teams, allowing us to focus more on delivering outstanding student experiences.”
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A smarter path to sustainable IT  

Lenovo TruScale DaaS for Sustainability delivers results-oriented value across five key stages of the device lifecycle: Consulting, Implementation, Support, Management, and Decommissioning and Update. This structured approach ensures that IT managers can manage both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility at every touchpoint. AI-powered tools that Lenovo Intelligent Sustainability Solutions Advisor ( LISA ) and Care of One™ helps guide strategies for sustainable updates and improve employee experiences.

”Sustainable IT should drive value, not complexity,” says Rakshit Ghura, Vice President and Head of Digital Workplace Solutions at Lenovo. ”CIOs are increasingly being tasked with delivering business performance and sustainability progress in parallel. Lenovo TruScale DaaS for Sustainability meets this demand with data-driven, circular IT that helps simplify decision-making and unlock return on investment from day one.”