While 74% of CEOs prioritize sustainability, only 45% of companies measure its ROI, causing many initiatives to fail. Yet data consistently shows strong sustainability practices deliver significant financial benefits—companies embracing sustainability earned 2.6x higher shareholder returns and achieved up to 20% revenue growth through ethical supply chains.
Governments worldwide are cracking down on false sustainability claims. From Canada’s new private right of action to SEC penalties and EU verification rules, greenwashing enforcement is becoming a legal—and financial—risk for companies globally.
Beyond regulatory compliance, ESG supply chain initiatives do deliver tangible business benefits, enhancing ESG performance and contributing to sustainable corporate growth. However, companies must also address substantial supply chain ESG risks, as sustainability challenges are projected to cost global companies $120 billion by 2026.
Can companies outside the threshold after the Omnibus Proposal committing to sustainability with voluntary reporting still stand out while staying competitive? Numerous organizations have been reporting voluntarily, using frameworks like EFRAG, which help them face the market pressures and demonstrate sustainability leadership.
In honoring the 2025 Internations Women’s Day and its theme ‘Accelerate Action,’ we emphasize how women leaders reshape sustainable development while examining successful case studies and understanding why gender equality is instrumental for environmental and economic progress.
What does truly drive the ESG investing backlash? Looking at market dynamics, key drivers, and future implications, we explore how this investment approach continues to evolve despite mounting challenges.
Integrating sustainability into business strategy is vital. The approach for long-term success in business is about creating value for all stakeholders.
In 2025, businesses treat ESG not just as a compliance or risk management obligation but as a strategic opportunity to transform their operations. It is set to become a core aspect of every business strategy, moving beyond its traditional role as a supplementary concern.
The global market is becoming increasingly aware that companies embracing ESG disclosure outperform and have long-term resilience. Here are five reasons why.
In an era marked by growing environmental concerns, companies are taking center stage in driving sustainable innovations within the realm of energy efficiency.
