To gauge how the global economy’s major players are approaching the opportunity in sustainability, we surveyed 600 general counsel and C-suite members and 100 investors from asset managers and owners from around the world.
Despite a simmering backlash against ESG investing, the resounding message from our research is clear: sustainability is increasingly perceived as an avenue for growth and profit, not merely an obligatory box to tick.
Dive into the results to see where the opportunities in ESG lie, the barriers that stand in the way, and how they can be overcome.
Sustainability: from obligation to advantage
Businesses and their investors are confident that sustainability drives financial performance as the blue economy emerges as a priority.
Access to finance: sustainability’s golden opportunity
To attract investment businesses must go beyond sustainability commitments. Investors want to see action and results.
Regulation: a powerful agent for progress
Legal risk is the biggest sustainability-related concern for both executives and investors, with many feeling concerned about greenwashing claims.
Enabling opportunity: transparency, talent and purpose
Value-chain transparency and access to skills are needed to pursue sustainability opportunities. To compete for talent, businesses must consider their purpose.
Unlocking opportunity in sustainability
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