The increasing urgency to reduce electronic waste and promote sustainable ICT procurement has led organizations worldwide to consider refurbished computers and ICT leasing models as viable alternatives to conventional purchasing. Despite clear economic and environmental benefits, adoption remains limited, particularly in emerging economies. This systematic literature review synthesizes evidence from 30 peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science to identify the factors shaping organizational decisions regarding refurbished ICT and leasing. Guided by the ROSES reporting protocol, the review employed a structured process of identification, screening, eligibility assessment, and quality appraisal using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Thematic synthesis revealed five dominant themes: economic and operational drivers; quality, reliability, and risk concerns; organizational procurement behaviors; sustainability and circular economy motivations; and vendor credibility and market maturity. The findings demonstrate that while financial and environmental benefits are well recognized, persistent risk perceptions, entrenched procurement routines, and inconsistent refurbishment standards continue to impede adoption. The review also highlights substantial gaps in the existing literature, including a lack of empirical and intervention-based studies in Southeast Asia, limited theoretical integration, and inadequate exploration of procurement governance and vendor practices. These gaps underscore the need for context-specific research capable of influencing real organizational change. The review concludes by proposing action research as a suitable methodological approach to address these gaps and support the transition toward sustainable ICT procurement. The insights generated provide a foundation for subsequent empirical investigation and contribute to the growing discourse on circular economy practices in ICT management.
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