More than half of CEOs see sustainability as a ‘higher priority’ than 12 months ago
Over half (54%) of chief executives around the world rank sustainability as a ‘higher priority’ than they did a year ago, according to EY.
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Two thirds of firms say economic downturn having ‘no impact’ on sustainability commitments
Close to two thirds (64%) of UK companies say that the cost-of-living crisis is having ‘no impact’ on their sustainability commitments.
Corporate boards need to ‘challenge’ management into incorporating sustainability: EY
A new report from EY has suggested that corporate boards need to ‘challenge’ management teams into embedding sustainability.
Sustainability a ‘business imperative’, but many firms falling short: study
Some three-quarters (76%) of business executives said that sustainability is central to their business strategy, a new study by IBM has found.
Recent articles you might have missed from SustainabilityOnline
Here are some recent articles from SustainabilityOnline that you might have missed.
Backlash against ESG investments in US ‘having no effect’, study finds
A recent backlash against ESG investment in the United States, driven by conservative politicians and lobby groups, appears to have no effect.
Climate metrics increasingly influencing executive compensation plans, study finds
The percentage of top level firms in the US that have integrated climate-related metrics into their executive compensation plans has more than doubled over the past two years.
Businesses keen to use AI to track sustainability and energy efficiency in offices
Businesses are increasingly keen to use artificial intelligence to track sustainability and energy efficiency within their offices, a new study by EY has found.
46% of financial institutions incorporating sustainability into business models: Mazars
Close to half (46%) of financial institutions say that they are incorporating sustainability considerations when reassessing their business models, a new study by Mazars has found.
‘Widening gap’ between those taking the most action on climate change, and the least
There is a widening gap between businesses that are taking the most action when it comes to climate change, and those that are doing the bare minimum.