Raspberry Pi’s Commitment to Longevity – A Sustainable Competitive Advantage

As an authorized partner and distributor of Raspberry Pi, we regularly share updates on the company’s latest developments and strategic direction. One key focus area: sustainability through product longevity.

In a market defined by rapid technological change and growing electronic waste, Raspberry Pi has taken a different path. The company is committed to long-term product availability and comprehensive software support – combining commercial reliability with environmental responsibility and creating a genuine competitive advantage.

Longevity as a Core Principle

Many technology companies face challenges when key components are discontinued, leading to production delays and costly redesigns. Raspberry Pi reduces this risk through a clear commitment to long-term manufacturing of its core products.

Its current flagship, the Raspberry Pi 5, will remain in production at least until January 2038, with key silicon components supported until 2042. This level of planning security provides industrial customers with supply chain stability, lowers development costs, and helps reduce electronic waste.

Even early models, such as the Raspberry Pi 1, continue to be produced and sold – manufactured at Sony’s factory in Wales. Ongoing demand reflects the trust that industrial customers place in the platform and the success of Raspberry Pi’s long-term product strategy.

Long-Term Software Support

Raspberry Pi’s longevity approach extends beyond hardware. Continuous updates, security fixes, and compatibility support are provided across all generations of devices.

This long-term software maintenance enables businesses to extend the operational lifetime of embedded systems and contributes directly to reducing electronic waste.