Key sustainability insights and trends shaping the future of business
Over 50,000 companies worldwide are required to disclose detailed ESG data under the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
— European Union, 202451% of board directors believe their boards are adequately prepared to oversee upcoming ESG disclosure mandates — up from just 25% in 2022.
— PwC, 202346% of consumers report purchasing more sustainable products to reduce their carbon footprint.
— PwC, 2024Despite concerns around the cost of living, consumers are willing to pay an average of 9.7% more for sustainably sourced or produced goods.
— PwC, 2024Circular economy practices could reduce global CO2 emissions by 39% by 2030.
— Circle Economy Foundation, 2021With circular economy principles in place, up to 80% of global plastic waste could be recycled by 2040.
— UN Environment Programme, 2023Global sustainable finance assets reached $35.3 trillion in 2020, representing 36% of total managed assets.
— Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, 2021ESG-focused funds attracted $51.1 billion in net flows in 2020, a 96% increase from 2019.
— Morningstar, 2021Businesses that lead effectively in sustainability are better positioned to reduce risk, foster innovation, and create long-term value.
— McKinsey & Company, 2023A 10% increase in ESG emphasis correlates with a 1.4% rise in company valuation.
— Harvard Business Review, 2023